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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[Safe Driving Practices]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

If your headlights are not working.

When visibility is severely reduced.

Hint

[Sharing the Road]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

[Safe Driving Practices]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

Hint

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

[Handling Emergencies]

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

[Sharing the Road]

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

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

[Sharing the Road]

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

10.

[Turns]

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

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

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

11.

[Parking]

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

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

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

Hint

12.

[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.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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.

Hint

13.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Hint

14.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

15.

[Turns]

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

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

16.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

17.

[Driver Readiness]

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

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Truck drivers.

Hint

18.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

19.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

20.

[Sharing the Road]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

Neither option is correct

21.

[Visual Search]

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

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Hint

22.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Which of the following is correct?

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

23.

[Visual Search]

What should you do when backing up?

Neither option is correct.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

24.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

25.

[Traffic Controls]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Hint

26.

[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.

27.

[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.

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

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.

Hint

28.

[Occupant Protection]

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

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 5 years old.

29.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Horse riders.

Truck drivers.

Hint

30.

[Turns]

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

31.

[Occupant Protection]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

32.

[Occupant Protection]

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

33.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

34.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

An ignition interlock device.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

35.

[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.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

36.

[Occupant Protection]

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

16 years old.

18 years old.

21 years old.

37.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Hint

38.

[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.

39.

[Visual Search]

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

40.

[Turns]

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

41.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

42.

[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.

Hint

43.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Hint

44.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

45.

[Visual Search]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

46.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

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