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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Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Traffic Controls

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

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

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

Brake gently.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Honk your horn until it moves.

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

10.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

11.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A solid green traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

12.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

The same as

Double

Half

Triple

13.

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 your flashing hazard lights.

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

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

15.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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

16.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

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

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

15 mph

25 mph

19.

Sharing the Road

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

20.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

23.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

A strong outward pull

24.

Handling Emergencies

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

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Vans

Motorcycles

Cars

Long vehicles

26.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

28.

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 make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

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

29.

Traffic Controls

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

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the broken white line.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

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

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

32.

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.

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

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

33.

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?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

34.

Sharing the Road

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

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

CVC 23153.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

37.

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?

Neither option is correct.

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.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Neither option is correct.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

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

41.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off your engine.

42.

Parking

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

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

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

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Yield to all traffic.

45.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

46.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Red.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

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