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

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 tires.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

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 drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

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

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

7 years old.

6 years old.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

Turns

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

You are in a carpool lane.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

11.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

12.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

Both options are correct.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

13.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

14.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

15.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

500 feet.

100 feet.

200 feet.

16.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

17.

Parking

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

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

18.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

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

19.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

20.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

23.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

24.

Handling Emergencies

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

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

25.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

26.

Handling Emergencies

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

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

27.

Sharing the Road

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

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

500

200

100

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

30.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

31.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

32.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

36.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

39.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 1

Number 3

Number 2

40.

Sharing the Road

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

41.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Switch on your hazard lights.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

43.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

44.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

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

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Neither option is correct.

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