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.
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Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

5 to 10 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

1 to 5 mph slower.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

An eight sided red sign.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

20 mph.

30 mph.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Winding road.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

11.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the broken white line.

12.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

13.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

14.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

15.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

19.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

20.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

21.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection

Curve.

Winding Road

26.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

28.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

29.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

31.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

A tenth (10%).

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

32.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

On an empty road in good weather.

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

In poor weather conditions.

34.

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?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

35.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

36.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In heavy traffic.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

38.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

The right lane.

39.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

41.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

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.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

45.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The left most lane

The middle lane

46.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

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