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.
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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

Curve.

T Intersection

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

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)

Triple

Five times (5x)

The same as

10.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

11.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

13.

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.

14.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

15.

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.

16.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

17.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

2 points.

4 points.

19.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

20.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

22.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

Cars

23.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Vans

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Cars

24.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

26.

Special Driving Situations

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

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

You increase the chances of a collision.

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

27.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

28.

Turns

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

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

29.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

31.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Signal that you intend to park.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

33.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

34.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

35.

Lane Control

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

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

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

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

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

36.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

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

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

37.

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.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Make you a better driver.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

39.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

41.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It is common courtesy.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

45.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

46.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

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