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.
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[ 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.

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

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

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

[ Traffic Controls ]

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Unsafe speeds.

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

100 feet.

200 feet.

500 feet.

11.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

13.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

14.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

16.

[ Lane Control ]

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

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

17.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

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

18.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

19.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

Hint

21.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

22.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

23.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

24.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

25.

[ Lane Control ]

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

26.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

27.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

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

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

29.

[ Parking ]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

30.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

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

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Hint

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

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

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

32.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Triple

Half

Double

The same as

Hint

33.

[ 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 is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

34.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

35.

[ 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.

Hint

36.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going downhill.

The vehicle going uphill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

39.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Hint

41.

[ Parking ]

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

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

42.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

43.

[ Sharing the Road ]

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

45.

[ Visual Search ]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

Hint

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Read your local newspaper.

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Hint

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