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.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

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

Hint

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Never use your fog lights.

Hint

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

[ Parking ]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Leave your handbrake on.

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Allow more time for your journey.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Hint

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

11.

[ Parking ]

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

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

12.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Straight.

Clockwise

Counter-clockwise

13.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

30 days.

5 days.

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

16.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

17.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Hint

18.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

19.

[ Visual Search ]

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

20.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

21.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Neither option is correct.

22.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Hint

23.

[ 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

24.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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.

25.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

1 year.

2 years.

5 years.

26.

[ 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

3000

Up to $1,000

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

28.

[ Turns ]

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

29.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

30.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

Directional arrow.

32.

[ Parking ]

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

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

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

33.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

34.

[ Parking ]

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

1 foot.

2 feet.

5 feet.

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

At night in built-up areas.

To dazzle other road users.

During dull daytime weather.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

Hint

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

38.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

If a driver is moving slowly.

39.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Hint

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Hint

41.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Read your local newspaper.

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Hint

45.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

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