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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Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

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

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Further than is necessary.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

10 years.

90 days.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Slippery road surface.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Reverse very slowly.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

10.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

11.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

13.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

White lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

16.

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.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

18.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

19.

Lane Control

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

Both options are correct.

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

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

20.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. 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.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

22.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

5 seconds

23.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

24.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

26.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

27.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

28.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

29.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

30.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

31.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle has broken down.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

34.

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.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

36.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

37.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

38.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

39.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

40.

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.

41.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

42.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

44.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

46.

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.

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

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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