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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

[ 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?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

[ Visual Search ]

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Red lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

Noisier exhaust.

Reduced tire grip.

Hint

[ Parking ]

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

This means that this is a no parking area.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Hint

10.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

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.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

13.

[ 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.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

15.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the third step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

16.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may arrest you.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Hint

18.

[ 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.

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Hint

20.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

21.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

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

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Hint

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What are sharrows?

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

23.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you 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.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

24.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

25.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

Hint

26.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

27.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To consume less fuel.

To allow for easier braking.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To drive faster.

Hint

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

25 mph

35 mph

15 mph

29.

[ Turns ]

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

30.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cars

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Hint

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

34.

[ Turns ]

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

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Hint

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Hint

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

3 years old.

2 years old.

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.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Hint

40.

[ 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.

41.

[ Visual Search ]

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

So that they are more likely to see you.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

Hint

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

Neither option is correct.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

The completion of a DUI program.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Allow more time for your journey.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Hint

45.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

T Intersection

Curve.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

15 mph

25 mph

40 mph

47 out of 46

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