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 ]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

One hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

[ Turns ]

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

On a one-way street

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

When other vehicles may hit you.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Read your local newspaper.

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

[ 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 long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

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

[ Lane Control ]

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

500 feet.

1 mile

200 feet

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Hint

10.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

13.

[ Parking ]

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you intend to park.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

14.

[ 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.

15.

[ 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.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

16.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

18.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

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

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

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

19.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

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

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

Red lines.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

22.

[ Visual Search ]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

500 feet.

210 feet.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Truck drivers.

Hint

24.

[ 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?

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Hint

25.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

26.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Both

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Hint

28.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Hint

30.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Hint

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Hint

33.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

Your doctor or pharmacist

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Hint

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

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.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

36.

[ 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.

37.

[ Turns ]

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

38.

[ Lane Control ]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Hint

39.

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

40.

[ Lane Control ]

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

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

41.

[ 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 six months.

Up to 1 year.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

Caution.

School zone ahead.

43.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Hint

44.

[ Visual Search ]

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

45.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

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