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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Turns

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

In business districts.

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

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

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

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.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

Up to 2 years.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

Neither option is correct.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

The completion of a DUI program.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Pleading guilty.

Pleading not guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

10.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

School zone ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

Caution.

12.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

13.

Sharing the Road

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

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

15.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Proceed like normal.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

19.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

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

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

23.

Sharing the Road

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

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

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

28.

Parking

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that this is a no parking area.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

30.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reduce your speed by half.

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

31.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

4 points.

2 points.

33.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

36.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

38.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

39.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

40.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Keep going as you have right of way.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

42.

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?

15 days.

6 months.

1 month.

43.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Yield to the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

45.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

46.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

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