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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

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?

1 year.

10 years.

5 years.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

500 feet.

150 feet

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

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

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

11.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Following too closely or tailgating.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

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

Searches of your vehicle.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

55 mph

15 mph

15.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

An eight sided red sign.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

17.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

18.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

19.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The exhaust.

The air conditioning.

The tires.

The windows.

20.

Special Driving Situations

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

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

Both options are correct.

21.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

22.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

23.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

13 inches

5 inches.

24.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

25.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

27.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

28.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

29.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

31.

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.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

32.

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 yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

33.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Explosives

Flammable

34.

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.

35.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

36.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Bicyclists.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

39.

Sharing the Road

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

40.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

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

You are wearing baggy clothes.

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

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

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

42.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

43.

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.

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

44.

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.

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

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

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Straight.

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

2000

Up to $1,000

3000

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