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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Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

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

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

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

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.

Neither option is correct.

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

Special Driving Situations

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

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

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.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

10.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car windows.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

11.

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.

90 days.

30 days.

5 days.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To alert other road users of your presence.

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

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

14.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

15.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

18.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

19.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A penny.

A dime.

20.

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 horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

22.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

Caution.

School zone ahead.

24.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

28.

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.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

30.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Triple

Double

Half

The same as

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

When another road user annoys you.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

33.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

34.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

35.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

36.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cars

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Neither option is correct.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Braking quickly.

Steering harshly.

39.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

40.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

41.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

Shark's teeth.

42.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

43.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

Up to $2,000.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Neither option is correct.

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