Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop at the white limit line.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

11.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

12.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

13.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

14.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

15.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Neither option is correct.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

18.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Reverse onto the main road.

Find an alternative route.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

20.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

On an empty road in good weather.

In poor weather conditions.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

24.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

25.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

26.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

27.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Double

The same as

Half

Triple

28.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At all times.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

30.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

34.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

35.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

36.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

38.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

39.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

55 mph

15 mph

25 mph

41.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

42.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

43.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

16 years old.

21 years old.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

15 days.

6 months.

1 month.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

White lines.

Black lines.

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