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

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Neither option is correct

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.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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 stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

Yield ahead.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A railroad crossing sign.

A yield sign.

A traffic light.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Neither option is correct.

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.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Keep your eyes on the road.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

Neither option is correct.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

13.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

14.

Handling Emergencies

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Leave a note with your information.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

15.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

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

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

A roadway.

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Added lane.

19.

Special Driving Situations

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

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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

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

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

21.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

22.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

24.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

25.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

26.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

29.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

30.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

31.

Visual Search

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

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

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

32.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

33.

Sharing the Road

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Neither option is correct

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

35.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

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

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

37.

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?

45 mph.

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

38.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

39.

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?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

41.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

42.

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.

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

Use the highest gear you can.

43.

Sharing the Road

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

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

45.

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?

1 mile.

200 feet.

400 feet.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

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