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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[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.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

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

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Hint

[Vehicle Positioning]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Hint

[Visual Search]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

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

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

[Lane Control]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

10.

[Lane Control]

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

11.

[Parking]

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

12.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

13.

[Sharing the Road]

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

14.

[Lane Control]

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

15.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

16.

[Lane Control]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

17.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

18.

[Traffic Controls]

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

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

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

19.

[Special Driving Situations]

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

20.

[Sharing the Road]

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

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Hint

21.

[Special Driving Situations]

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

Hint

22.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

23.

[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.

24.

[Turns]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Decrease your speed.

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

25.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Hint

26.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

27.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

Hint

28.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

29.

[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.

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

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

30.

[Turns]

What is a U-Turn?

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

31.

[Occupant Protection]

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

32.

[Sharing the Road]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

33.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

34.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

They will reduce your concentration.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Hint

35.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

36.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

37.

[Parking]

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

1 foot.

5 feet.

2 feet.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

39.

[Sharing the Road]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

40.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Hint

41.

[Turns]

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

42.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

43.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

44.

[Lane Control]

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

45.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Hint

46.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

100

500

200

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