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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

40 mph

25 mph

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Turns

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

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

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

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Transportation Security Administration.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

12.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

13.

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.

14.

Traffic Controls

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

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

15.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

16.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Either a breath or blood test.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Eyes off of the road.

19.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Secure your load.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

20.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

21.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

22.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

To thank other drivers.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

23.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

No passing.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

26.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Winding Road

T Intersection

28.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

150 feet

500 feet.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Vans

Cars

30.

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.

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

32.

Visual Search

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

Speed up and overtake.

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

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

33.

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.

34.

Parking

What does a yellow 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 is allowed at this curb.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

36.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

37.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

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

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

38.

Handling Emergencies

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

Leave a note with your information.

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

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

39.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

40.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

41.

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.

200 feet.

1 mile.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

43.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

All airbags will become disabled.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

44.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Radioactive

Flammable

45.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

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