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.

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Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The doors.

The hood.

The windows.

The license plates.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

65 mph.

35 mph.

55 mph.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

It will increase the risk of collisions.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Searches of your vehicle.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

12.

Handling Emergencies

What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

14.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30 days.

90 days.

5 days.

17.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

18.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

19.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

20.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

21.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Flash your headlights.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Use your horn

22.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

23.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 year.

10 years.

5 years.

26.

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)

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

28.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It is common courtesy.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

32.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

33.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

34.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

May cause excessive sweat.

35.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

36.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

38.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

40.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

High ways.

41.

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?

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

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

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.

42.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

43.

Sharing the Road

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

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

Red lines.

45.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

46.

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 noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce emissions.

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