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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 2 years.

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Reverse very slowly.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Lane Control

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

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.

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

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

12.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

13.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

15.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

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

16.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

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.

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

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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

18.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

Caution.

To Stop.

19.

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 do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

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

20.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

21.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Traffic signal ahead.

Two way traffic.

24.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

26.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

21 years old.

16 years old.

27.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Turning wide into another lane.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

28.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Reverse onto the main road.

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

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

30.

Lane Control

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

A single solid white line.

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

31.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Vehicles moving off.

Pedestrians.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

34.

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?

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

The local fuel station.

Your breakdown service.

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

36.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

37.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Explosives

38.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

No passing.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

39.

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 $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

40.

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 they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To avoid collisions.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

43.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

44.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. 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.

45.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

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