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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Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Sharing the Road

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

Disabled people.

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

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

Alongside the interstate.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

If your headlights are not working.

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Be prepared to stop.

Reduce your speed.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

11.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

12.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

Curve.

15.

Sharing the Road

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

16.

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.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

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

18.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

19.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

A helmet.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

Neither option is correct.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

21.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

22.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

23.

Visual Search

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

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

24.

Lane Control

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

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Imprisonment.

A fine.

Both options are correct.

27.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

28.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

50 mph.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

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

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

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

If there is no traffic on the main road.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

31.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

32.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

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

It is entirely safe to drive.

35.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

37.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

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

39.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Because you are angry or upset.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

40.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Keep as close as possible to them.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

42.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

44.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

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

45.

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.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

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