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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Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

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

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Parking

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

24 hours.

1 hour.

4 hours.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

Sharing the Road

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

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?

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

12.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Neither option is correct.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

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

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

5 years.

2 years.

1 year.

15.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

18.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Traffic police.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

20.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

22.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

23.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

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.

26.

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 generally means for you to go.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It means that they are not going to cross.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Winding road.

29.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

30.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

33.

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.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

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

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

35.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

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

36.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse onto the main road.

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

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

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

25 mph

35 mph

15 mph

40.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Brake early and gently.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Sharply and as late as possible.

42.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

43.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

44.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

45.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

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