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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[ 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?

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

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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

[ Lane Control ]

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Hint

[ 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.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Further than is necessary.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Into a side road.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Caution.

School zone ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

10.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

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

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Hint

12.

[ Parking ]

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

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

5 feet.

13.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

At all times.

14.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

15.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

16.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

All airbags will become disabled.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

Hint

17.

[ Visual Search ]

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Neither option is correct.

18.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

19.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

1 to 5 mph slower.

21.

[ Lane Control ]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

22.

[ Parking ]

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

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

23.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

24.

[ Occupant Protection ]

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

26.

[ Visual Search ]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

27.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

In the trunk of your vehicle.

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

In your cup holder.

28.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

29.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Both options are correct.

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

30.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

31.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

32.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

33.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Hint

34.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

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

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

Proceed with caution.

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Red lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

36.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

37.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

38.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

800 feet.

200 feet.

400 feet.

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

To dazzle other road users.

During dull daytime weather.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

Hint

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

At any time.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop at the white limit line.

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

45.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Hint

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

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