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.
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Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Motorcycles

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

3 seconds.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

10.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Between 8pm and 8am.

11.

Lane Control

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

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

Neither option is correct.

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

12.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

13.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

14.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Make you a better driver.

18.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

19.

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.

Neither option is correct.

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

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They confused other drivers.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

22.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

23.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

24.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

25.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

26.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

27.

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?

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of 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.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

29.

Turns

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

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

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Switch on your hazard lights.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

33.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

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

Make a U-Turn where possible.

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

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

35.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

36.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

37.

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 is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

38.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Explosives

Flammable

39.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

400 feet.

210 feet.

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

42.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

43.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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.

44.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

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

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Lane Control

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

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

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

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

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Disabled pedestrians.

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