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.
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[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

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

[Traffic Controls]

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

[Safe Driving Practices]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Explosives

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

[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?

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.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

[Vehicle Positioning]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

[Sharing the Road]

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

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

10.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

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

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

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

11.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

12.

[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.

13.

[Turns]

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

14.

[Visual Search]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

15.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

200

100

500

16.

[Lane Control]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

No passing.

17.

[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

The same as

Triple

Half

18.

[Safe Driving Practices]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

19.

[Lane Control]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

20.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

21.

[Occupant Protection]

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

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)

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

23.

[Sharing the Road]

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

24.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

25.

[Vehicle Positioning]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

26.

[Sharing the Road]

A farmer is herding cows across 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.

27.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

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?

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

29.

[Sharing the Road]

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Explosives

Corrosive

31.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

Cross streets.

32.

[Sharing the Road]

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

33.

[Lane Control]

What are sharrows?

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

34.

[Lane Control]

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

35.

[Sharing the Road]

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

36.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Slippery road surface.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Noisier exhaust.

Reduced tire grip.

37.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

38.

[Parking]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

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

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

39.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To drive faster.

40.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Shift to neutral.

41.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

42.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

43.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

44.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

10 years.

1 year.

90 days.

45.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

46.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

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