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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Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

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.

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

10.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Searches of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

12.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Disabled pedestrians.

15.

Driver Readiness

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

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

Lapses of consciousness.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

17.

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?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

18.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

210 feet.

400 feet.

19.

Sharing the Road

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

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Cars

Horse riders.

20.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

21.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

22.

Visual Search

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

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

24.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

25.

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.

26.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

No passing.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

29.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

30.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

33.

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.

Cyclists like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

No actions will be taken against you.

35.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

30 days.

90 days.

10 days.

36.

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 any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

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

37.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

38.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

40.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

41.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

43.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

44.

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.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

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

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

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