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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Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The middle lane

The left most lane

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

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?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You are wearing baggy clothes.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

Occupant Protection

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

The child is 40 pounds or more.

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

The child is 20 pounds or more.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Bicyclists.

11.

Special Driving Situations

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

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

12.

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.

13.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey special signs.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

14.

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.

15.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Proceed with caution.

16.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

Neither option is correct.

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going uphill.

The vehicle going downhill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

22.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

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

23.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

24.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

At any time.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

25.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

28.

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.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

Straight.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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

Neither option is correct.

31.

Parking

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

1 hour.

4 hours.

24 hours.

32.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

33.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

It will increase the risk of collisions.

All airbags will become disabled.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

34.

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 horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

36.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To Stop.

To turn left.

Caution.

37.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

38.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

39.

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.

40.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

41.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

42.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

43.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

44.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Radioactive

Flammable

45.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

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