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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

Both options are correct.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Disabled people.

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Visual Search

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

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

12.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

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

14.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

Curve

17.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

18.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

One year in prison.

19.

Visual Search

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

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

20.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

21.

Special Driving Situations

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

Double

Half

Triple

The same as

22.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

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

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

It is common courtesy.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

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

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

26.

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.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

27.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

28.

Special Driving Situations

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

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

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

29.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop at the white limit line.

30.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycles

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

31.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle is safer to drive.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

33.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

34.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Pedestrians.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

35.

Traffic Controls

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

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Tailgate the driver.

Neither option is correct.

Increase your following distance.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

38.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

39.

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.

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

41.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

44.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

45.

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.

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

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

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Swerve to miss the animal.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Honk your horn until it moves.

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