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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Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

One hand steering.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

11.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

12.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Nothing will happen.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

14.

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.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

16.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing red traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

17.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

19.

Occupant Protection

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

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

21.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

23.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

24.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

400 feet.

1 mile.

200 feet.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

26.

Sharing the Road

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

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

29.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

30.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Tow more than your licence permits.

Secure your load.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

31.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Both options are correct.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

800 feet.

200 feet.

400 feet.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

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

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.

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Car doors opening.

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Pedestrians.

36.

Driver Readiness

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

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

38.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Double

Triple

Half

The same as

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

41.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

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:

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Keep going as you have right of way.

43.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

The same as

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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

46.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

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