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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Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

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

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

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)

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Both options are correct.

10.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Both options are correct.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

11.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

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

Neither option is correct.

13.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

14.

Special Driving Situations

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

The same as

Triple

Half

Double

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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.

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

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

30 days.

10 days.

18.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

19.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

2 years old.

3 years old.

4 years old.

20.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A penny.

A dime.

21.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. 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 reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

22.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

No entry.

23.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A double yellow line.

A single solid white line.

A broken white line

24.

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.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Traffic Controls

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

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

27.

Vehicle Positioning

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

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

It can invalidate your insurance.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

30.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

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

32.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

If a driver is moving slowly.

33.

Lane Control

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

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

34.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To allow for easier braking.

35.

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?

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

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

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

38.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

39.

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.

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.

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

40.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

A third (33%)

41.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

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

Neither options are correct.

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

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

43.

Occupant Protection

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

When there is no rear seat available.

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

All of the above.

44.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Car drivers.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

46.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

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