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.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

The completion of a DUI program.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Further than is necessary.

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

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

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

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

10.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

11.

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.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

13.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

16.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

17.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

19.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

22.

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 speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

24.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

25.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

26.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

32.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

33.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

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

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

36.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

38.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

50 mph.

20 mph.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

40.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

41.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

42.

Visual Search

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

Increase your speed.

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

Decrease your speed.

43.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

44.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

45.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

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