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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

In an emergency.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

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

Neither option is correct.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car windows.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

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.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A yield sign.

A traffic light.

A railroad crossing sign.

10.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

13.

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

14.

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?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

15.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Neither option is correct.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

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

17.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

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

Both options are correct.

18.

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.

19.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

20.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Cars

Vans

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

Nothing is required to mark them.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

23.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

24.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

25.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

26.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

27.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

28.

Parking

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

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

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

Neither option is correct.

29.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

30.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

31.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

Either a breath or blood test.

32.

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

33.

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.

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

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

34.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

35.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

36.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

37.

Special Driving Situations

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

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

38.

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

41.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

42.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

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

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

44.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Reverse onto the main road.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

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