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 should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Always decrease speed.

Both

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Traffic Controls

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

An eight sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

Turns

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

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

10.

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.

11.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

800 feet.

200 feet.

400 feet.

12.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Children.

13.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

7 years old.

6 years old.

10 years old.

14.

Sharing the Road

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

15.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

16.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

18.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

19.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

20.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

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

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

35 mph

25 mph

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

23.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

24.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Engage your parking break.

25.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

26.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

30.

Sharing the Road

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

31.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

34.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

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.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

39.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

Open the car windows.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

42.

Special Driving Situations

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

Ten times (10x)

Five times (5x)

Triple

The same as

43.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

44.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

45.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

46.

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.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

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

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