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

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

2. In which situation should you signal your turn?

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

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

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

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

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

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

4. You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

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

6. How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches.

10 inches

13 inches

7. At what distance should you signal before making a left turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

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

The air conditioning.

The tires.

The exhaust.

The windows.

Hint

9. An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

10. What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you intend to park.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

11. Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Proceed with caution.

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

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

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

13. When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

14. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Hint

15. In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

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

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

17. When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Hint

18. While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

19. What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

20. When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Never reverse onto a main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Hint

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

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

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

Neither option is correct.

22. When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

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

Neither option is correct.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

24. What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

25. If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

26. 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.

27. If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

28. What is a blind intersection?

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.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

29. What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

30. If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

400 feet.

1 mile.

31. You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

Hint

32. 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?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

33. The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

34. Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

35. What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

36. The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. 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.

Hint

37. When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Hint

38. What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

39. Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

40. Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Hint

41. When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Hint

42. Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

43. How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

44. What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

You increase the chances of a collision.

45. 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?

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Neither option is correct.

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

46. Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

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