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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Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Two

Lane One

Lane Three

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The left most lane

The right most lane

The middle lane

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

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.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

2000

Up to $1,000

11.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

13.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

Freeways.

High ways.

4 way intersections.

14.

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.

15.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The right lane.

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

16.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

17.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Vehicles moving off.

Pedestrians.

Car doors opening.

19.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

May cause excessive sweat.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

21.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. 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.

22.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

Curve.

24.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

26.

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.

27.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

28.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Look over your left shoulder.

29.

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?

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

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

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Both A and B.

32.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

33.

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.

34.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

35.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

36.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

37.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

Neither options are correct.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

39.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

41.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

43.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

45.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

46.

Sharing the Road

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

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

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