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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing red traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

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.

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

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

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 only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Before the crosswalk.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

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?

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

10.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

11.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

13.

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

14.

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 accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

15.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

500 feet.

1 mile.

200 feet.

16.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

17.

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 proof of financial responsibility.

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

18.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

19.

Turns

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

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

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

20.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

21.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Biennially

Both options are correct.

22.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

23.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Corrosive

Flammable

24.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

25.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

26.

Driver Readiness

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

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

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

27.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

5 seconds

28.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

30.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Both options are correct.

Imprisonment.

A fine.

31.

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

32.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

33.

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.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

35.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Brake hard immediately.

36.

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.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

38.

Traffic Controls

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

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

39.

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 you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

40.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

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

41.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Never use your fog lights.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

42.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

43.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading not guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

46.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

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