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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[Handling Emergencies]

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Leave the accident.

[Turns]

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

Neither option is correct.

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

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

[Safe Driving Practices]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Hint

[Sharing the Road]

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Hint

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosives

[Safe Driving Practices]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

10.

[Parking]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

Hint

11.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

12.

[Turns]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

13.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

5 days.

20 days.

14.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Hint

15.

[Special Driving Situations]

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Hint

16.

[Special Driving Situations]

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Hint

17.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

Straight.

18.

[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 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.

Hint

19.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Hint

20.

[Visual Search]

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

21.

[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.

22.

[Turns]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

23.

[Safe Driving Practices]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

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

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Hint

24.

[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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

25.

[Lane Control]

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

26.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

27.

[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.

90 days.

30 days.

5 days.

28.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What is the purpose of an IID?

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

29.

[Traffic Controls]

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A traffic light.

A railroad crossing sign.

A yield sign.

30.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

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

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

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

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

Hint

31.

[Occupant Protection]

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

32.

[Safe Driving Practices]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

33.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Explosives

Flammable

34.

[Sharing the Road]

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

35.

[Lane Control]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Hint

36.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

Signal and look over your shoulder.

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

Both options are correct.

37.

[Occupant Protection]

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

38.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

45 mph

25 mph

39.

[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.

40.

[Special Driving Situations]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Triple

Double

The same as

Half

Hint

41.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Hint

42.

[Turns]

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

43.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

44.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

45.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

46.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

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