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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Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

Visual Search

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

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

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.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

10.

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The doors.

The license plates.

The hood.

The windows.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To avoid collisions.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

12.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

25 mph

45 mph

16.

Safe Driving Practices

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

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

17.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

18.

Sharing the Road

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

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

15 mph

25 mph

55 mph

20.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

21.

Traffic Controls

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

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

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

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

24.

Lane Control

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

Neither option is correct.

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.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

Clockwise

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

27.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

28.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

30.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Reverse very slowly.

Use your horn.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

34.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

35.

Handling Emergencies

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

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

36.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

37.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

39.

Driver Readiness

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

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

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

40.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

41.

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.

42.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

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

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

43.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Children.

Traffic police.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Further than is necessary.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

46.

Occupant Protection

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

When there is no rear seat available.

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

All of the above.

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