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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Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

Driver Readiness

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

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The owner of the vehicle.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The vehicle manufacturer.

10.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

4 hours.

24 hours.

1 hour.

11.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

12.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Further than is necessary.

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

14.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Truck drivers.

15.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

16.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

17.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

20.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

22.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

23.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

24.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

25.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Obey their directions.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

27.

Traffic Controls

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

You must stop at the white limit line.

You must stop after the stop sign.

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

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

It is entirely safe to drive.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

30.

Special Driving Situations

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

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

Tow more than your licence permits.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

32.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

33.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

34.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

35.

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.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

38.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

40.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Braking quickly.

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

42.

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 response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

2 years.

5 years.

1 year.

44.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

45.

Visual Search

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

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

46.

Sharing the Road

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

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

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