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

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 obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

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

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

Turns

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

Neither option is correct.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

10.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

11.

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.

A fine.

Imprisonment.

12.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

13.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

California Highway Patrol.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

15.

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?

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

17.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

18.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

19.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

You are in a carpool lane.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

20.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

400 feet.

210 feet.

21.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

22.

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?

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

It is entirely safe to drive.

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

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

26.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

27.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

28.

Turns

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

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

29.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

30.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

At night.

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

34.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in 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.

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

36.

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.

37.

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 Two

Lane One

Lane Three

38.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

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

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

40.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Both options are correct.

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

42.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

43.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid driver's license.

44.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

45.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

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