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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Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Occupant Protection

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

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Both options are correct.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

12.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

13.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

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

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

Make a U-Turn where possible.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

End divided highway.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

25 mph

15 mph

18.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

19.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

20.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

5 years.

2 years.

1 year.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

23.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Begin a freeway journey.

25.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

26.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Increase your speed.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

28.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

24 inches

10 inches

5 inches

29.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Searches of your vehicle.

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

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

31.

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.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

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

32.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

33.

Parking

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

34.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. 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.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

37.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

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

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

A large truck's blind stop.

38.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A penny.

A dime.

39.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Consult with your local fuel station.

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Use a map or route planner.

41.

Parking

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

43.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

10 years.

1 year.

45.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

46.

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 not cross the street.

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

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