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:

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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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Visual Search

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

Neither option is correct.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

11.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Neither option is correct.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Because you are angry or upset.

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

14.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

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

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

15.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

16.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Begin a freeway journey.

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.

19.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

20.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

22.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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 fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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

Use dipped headlights.

24.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

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

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

26.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

28.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

29.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

Neither option is correct

30.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

31.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

33.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

34.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

At any time.

35.

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?

Either a breath or blood test.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Two

Lane One

Lane Three

38.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

10 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

40.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

41.

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.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

44.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Caution.

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

46.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

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