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

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

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

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

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.

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Sharing the Road

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

Travel closely behind the horses.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

10.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of a collision.

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

11.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

12.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

13.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

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

15.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

12 months.

72 months.,

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

21 days.

7 days.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

To alert other road users of your presence.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

21.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

22.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

23.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

24.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They confused other drivers.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Before the crosswalk.

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

Both options are correct.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

At all times.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

28.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

29.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

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

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

32.

Parking

What does a red 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, standing, or parking is permitted.

33.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

34.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

35.

Parking

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

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

36.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

39.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Switching on your headlights.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

42.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

44.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

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.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

46.

Lane Control

What do broken 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.

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