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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[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

Curve

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

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.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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

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

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Hint

11.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Use the highest gear you can.

Hint

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Yield to oncoming traffic.

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

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

13.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

15.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

Nothing is required to mark them.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

16.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

17.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

18.

[ 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?

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and 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.

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

Hint

19.

[ 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 One

Lane Three

Lane Two

20.

[ 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.

Slow down.

Be prepared to stop.

Hint

21.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop and go back.

23.

[ 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 is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

24.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

25.

[ 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 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.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

27.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

This sign indicates that you must yield.

28.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

29.

[ 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 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.

Cyclists like to show off.

Hint

30.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

Neither option is correct

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

32.

[ 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 stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

33.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

34.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

35.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Hint

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

Hint

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Hint

39.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

40.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Long vehicles

Hint

42.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. 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

43.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

Cross streets.

45.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

46.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Hint

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