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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[ Parking ]

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

200 feet.

500 feet.

100 feet.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

45 mph

25 mph

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Keep your distance from the horses.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly.

Hint

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

13.

[ 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.

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

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

14.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

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

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

16.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

18.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

19.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Hint

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

Hint

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

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

Reduce your speed by half.

22.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

13 inches

5 inches.

10 inches

23.

[ 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)

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Hint

24.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use dipped headlights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Hint

25.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Horse riders.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

Hint

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

29.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

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

30.

[ 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

31.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

32.

[ 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.

Hint

33.

[ 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?

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

34.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Both

Always decrease speed.

36.

[ Lane Control ]

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Hint

38.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Hint

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

40.

[ Turns ]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

41.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

45.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

800 feet.

400 feet.

200 feet.

46.

[ Turns ]

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

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