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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[ Parking ]

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

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

[ 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.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

15 mph

25 mph

[ Parking ]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In heavy traffic.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

10.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

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

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

Hint

12.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

Red lines.

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Hint

16.

[ 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 horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Hint

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

18.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

19.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Hint

20.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

24 inches

5 inches

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Hint

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

23.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Hint

24.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Hint

25.

[ Parking ]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

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

Hint

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

27.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Added lane.

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

At any time.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If there is traffic on the main road.

Hint

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

30.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

31.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

No entry.

Hint

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

Curve.

33.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

34.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

35.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

2 years.

6 months.

1 month.

36.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will flash a light at you.

Hint

37.

[ Driver Readiness ]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Both options are correct.

Annually

Biennially

38.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Always decrease speed.

Both

Always signal.

40.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

41.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

42.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

43.

[ 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.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

45.

[ Parking ]

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

A large truck's blind stop.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

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