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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Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

10.

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.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

12.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

13.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

15.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Neither option is correct.

No special precautions are required.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

Clockwise

18.

Sharing the Road

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

Vans

Cars

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

19.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

500 feet.

50 feet.

100 feet.

21.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

22.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

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

23.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Cars

26.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

27.

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 can 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 cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

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

28.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The left most lane

The right most lane

The middle lane

29.

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.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

30.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

31.

Driver Readiness

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

Cold medications.

Vitamins

Tylenol.

32.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

33.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

34.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

In poor weather conditions.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

On an empty road in good weather.

35.

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?

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

Revoke your driver's license.

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

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

37.

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?

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

38.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

40.

Turns

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

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

42.

Traffic Controls

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

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

43.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

5 to 10 mph slower.

44.

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.

45.

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.

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

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.

46.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

2 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

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