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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Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Freeway Service Patrol.

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

Two way traffic.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

5 seconds

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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.

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

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

10.

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.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

12.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

13.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

14.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

15.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

17.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

18.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

20.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

21.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

22.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

24.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

25.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

26.

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?

0.0005

0.0004

0.0001

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

25 mph

40 mph

28.

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.

29.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

30.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

31.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

33.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Both options are correct.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

36.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

37.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

38.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Find an alternative route.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

40.

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?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

41.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

42.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

43.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In heavy traffic.

44.

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.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

45.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

The left lane.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

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