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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

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.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

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.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

12.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Reduce your speed by half.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The windows.

The doors.

The license plates.

The hood.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

16.

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

3 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

At any time.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

18.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

19.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Both options are correct.

Biennially

Annually

20.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

21.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

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

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

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

22.

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.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

24.

Turns

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

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 2 years.

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

27.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

29.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

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

30.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

31.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

32.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

33.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Bicyclists.

35.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

In business districts.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

37.

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?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0004

38.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

39.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

40.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

41.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

42.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

43.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

44.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

45.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

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