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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Hand-over-hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

One hand steering.

[ Lane Control ]

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

500 feet.

200 feet

1 mile

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

[ 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?

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

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

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Radioactive

Flammable

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

10.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

California Highway Patrol.

11.

[ Turns ]

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

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

12.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

15.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Hint

16.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 3

Number 1

17.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

18.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

19.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Pleading not guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

20.

[ 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?

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 long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop after the stop sign.

23.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

24.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Hint

25.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

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

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

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

Neither option is correct.

28.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

29.

[ Turns ]

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

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

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

30.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Half

The same as

Double

Triple

Hint

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

The driver must increase their speed.

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

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

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

33.

[ 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)

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

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

35.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Flash your headlights.

Use your horn

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Hint

36.

[ Visual Search ]

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

37.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Hint

38.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

39.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

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

Hint

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

41.

[ 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 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

42.

[ 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 before entering the intersection.

You must stop after the stop sign.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

Hint

45.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

46.

[ Parking ]

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

Hint

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