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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[Parking]

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

[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)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

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

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

[Occupant Protection]

How many types of driver distractions are there?

[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.

[Lane Control]

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

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

[Parking]

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

[Turns]

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

Both options are correct.

the left turn lane.

Drive close to the center divider line.

10.

[Turns]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

11.

[Parking]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

12.

[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.

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

Obey their directions.

13.

[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.

14.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

15.

[Special Driving Situations]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

16.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

17.

[Visual Search]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Slow down.

Be prepared to stop.

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

18.

[Handling Emergencies]

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Leave the accident.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

19.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

20.

[Traffic Controls]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

21.

[Visual Search]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

Move to the right and overtake.

22.

[Occupant Protection]

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

13 inches

5 inches.

23.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

24.

[Driver Readiness]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

25.

[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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

26.

[Special Driving Situations]

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Checking your tires.

Switching off your engine.

Switching off any radios you have.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

27.

[Lane Control]

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

28.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

29.

[Special Driving Situations]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

30.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

At any time.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If there is traffic on the main road.

31.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

32.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

33.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

34.

[Driver Readiness]

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

35.

[Visual Search]

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

400 feet.

500 feet.

210 feet.

36.

[Special Driving Situations]

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

37.

[Turns]

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

39.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

40.

[Visual Search]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

500 feet.

210 feet.

41.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

10 days.

30 days.

42.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

43.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

45.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

46.

[Special Driving Situations]

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

You increase the chances of a collision.

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

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