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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Both options are correct.

In business districts.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

15 mph

55 mph

25 mph

10.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

11.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

14.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

Pleading not guilty.

17.

Traffic Controls

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

18.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

19.

Sharing the Road

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

20.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To reduce fuel consumption.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

The local fuel station.

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

Your breakdown service.

23.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

24.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

5 seconds

25.

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.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

25 mph

35 mph

27.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

28.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

30.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

10 days.

30 days.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

7 days.

21 days.

30 days.

34.

Special Driving Situations

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

1 to 5 mph slower.

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

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

36.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

37.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Check traffic behind and beside you.

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

38.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30 days.

90 days.

5 days.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

44.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

15 mph

25 mph

46.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Explosives

Corrosive

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