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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[ 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?

0.0004

0.0001

0.0005

[ Parking ]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Into a side road.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

The completion of a DUI program.

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

Neither option is correct.

[ 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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

[ 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?

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

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

10.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

There is no rear seat.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

11.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

12.

[ Lane Control ]

What is bicycle boulevard?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Braking quickly.

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Hint

14.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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.

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

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

16.

[ 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.

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

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

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

18.

[ 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?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

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

Hint

19.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

20.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

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

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

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

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

22.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

25 mph

45 mph

55 mph

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Cars

Hint

24.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

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

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Corrosive

Flammable

26.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Reduce your speed by half.

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

28.

[ Parking ]

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

1 hour.

24 hours.

4 hours.

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

30.

[ 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.

31.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

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.

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

33.

[ Parking ]

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

34.

[ 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

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

36.

[ Lane Control ]

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Both options are correct.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

You are in a carpool lane.

37.

[ Visual Search ]

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

38.

[ 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.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

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

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

To thank other drivers.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Hint

40.

[ Turns ]

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Both options are correct.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

41.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

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

42.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

43.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

45.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. 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

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