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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Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Children playing in the street.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

At any time.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If there is traffic on the main road.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use dipped headlights.

Occupant Protection

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?

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

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.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

10.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

13.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

14.

Handling Emergencies

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

15.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

16.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

17.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

Cars

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

20.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

21.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

400 feet.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

23.

Driver Readiness

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

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

25.

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.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

27.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

28.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

White lines.

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

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

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

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

34.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

35.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Neither option is correct.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

36.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

38.

Occupant Protection

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

All of the above.

When there is no rear seat available.

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

39.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

41.

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 braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

42.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

44.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

45.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

46.

Handling Emergencies

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Leave a note with your information.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

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