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.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Hint

[Lane Control]

What is a separated bikeway?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Hint

[Traffic Controls]

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Hint

[Safe Driving Practices]

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Into a side road.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

[Traffic Controls]

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

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

10.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Hint

11.

[Parking]

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

12.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

13.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Braking quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Hint

14.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Stop at the junction.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

No entry.

Hint

15.

[Parking]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

16.

[Sharing the Road]

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Hint

17.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

18.

[Handling Emergencies]

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

19.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

15 mph

25 mph

20.

[Sharing the Road]

The motorcycle 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

21.

[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

22.

[Handling Emergencies]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Leave a note with your information.

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

23.

[Special Driving Situations]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

24.

[Additional Driving Laws/Rules]

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Hint

25.

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

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

26.

[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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

27.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

Straight.

28.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30 days.

5 days.

90 days.

29.

[Visual Search]

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

30.

[Visual Search]

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

31.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

32.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

33.

[Parking]

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

34.

[Lane Control]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

35.

[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 Three

Lane Two

Lane One

36.

[Parking]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

37.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

38.

[Lane Control]

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

Both options are correct.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

39.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

40.

[Sharing the Road]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Hint

41.

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

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

The left lost lane.

42.

[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.

43.

[Occupant Protection]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

44.

[Sharing the Road]

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

Hint

45.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

46.

[Turns]

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

In business districts.

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