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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Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

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

Searches of your vehicle.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Special Driving Situations

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

Ten times (10x)

The same as

Triple

Five times (5x)

Sharing the Road

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

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Vehicles moving off.

Pedestrians.

Car doors opening.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

Engine braking is eliminated.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

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

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

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

11.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

12.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

15.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

17.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

18.

Parking

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

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

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

19.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

15 days.

1 month.

6 months.

21.

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.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

23.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

24.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

25.

Visual Search

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

Neither option is correct.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

27.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

28.

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 reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

29.

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.

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

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

30.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

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

31.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

32.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

33.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

One year in prison.

Up to $2,000.

Up to $1,000

34.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

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

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

35.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

37.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

39.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

41.

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.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

43.

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?

Neither option is correct.

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

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

44.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

45.

Sharing the Road

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

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

46.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

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