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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

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?

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

Revoke your driver's license.

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

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

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.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

This sign means that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

You increase the chances of a collision.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

On an empty road in good weather.

10.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

25 mph

35 mph

15 mph

12.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

13.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

14.

Lane Control

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

15.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

16.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

17.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

500

100

200

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

22.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

23.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

24.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

5 to 10 mph slower.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

26.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

27.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

Truck drivers.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

45 mph

25 mph

30.

Parking

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

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

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

31.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

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

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

33.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

5 inches

24 inches

34.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

35.

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.

Wave the pedestrian 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.

36.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

38.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

800 feet.

400 feet.

39.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

40.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

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.

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 do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

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

43.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

44.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

45.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

46.

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.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

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