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:

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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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[ Parking ]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

[ Lane Control ]

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

5 vehicles

1 vehicle.

3 vehicles.

[ Visual Search ]

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may arrest you.

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

Hint

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

12.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

13.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

15.

[ Parking ]

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Hint

16.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

18.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

19.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Use the highest gear you can.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Hint

20.

[ Occupant Protection ]

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

21.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

22.

[ 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.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Hint

24.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

5 inches

24 inches

25.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

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

26.

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

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and 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.

Hint

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

28.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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

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

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

29.

[ 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.

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

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

30.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

31.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means proceed with caution

It means Stop

It means Go

33.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

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

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

36.

[ 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.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

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

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Hint

37.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

38.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

All of the options are correct.

41.

[ 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?

Neither option is correct.

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

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

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

43.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

44.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

1 year.

10 years.

45.

[ Sharing the Road ]

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Hint

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

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

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

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

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