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

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Both

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

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.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Pedestrians.

Children.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

They will reduce your concentration.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

10.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 5 years old.

11.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

13.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

14.

Visual Search

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

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

Open the car windows.

15.

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?

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

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

The officer may arrest you.

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

17.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

18.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The air conditioning.

The windows.

The tires.

The exhaust.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Eating and drinking.

Switching on your headlights.

Trying to read a map.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

22.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

3 years old.

2 years old.

4 years old.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

A roadway.

27.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

28.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

29.

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?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

Searches of your vehicle.

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

31.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

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.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

72 months.,

12 months.

33.

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.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

34.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

36.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

39.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

40.

Sharing the Road

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

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

41.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

43.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $2,000.

One year in prison.

Up to $1,000

44.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

210 feet.

400 feet.

500 feet.

45.

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.

46.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Biennially

Annually

Both options are correct.

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