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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Both options are correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It generally means for you to go.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

Use your horn

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

12.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Tailgate the driver.

Neither option is correct.

Increase your following distance.

13.

Lane Control

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

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

14.

Lane Control

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

The left lane.

The right lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

17.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

19.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The tires.

The exhaust.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

20.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

Further than is necessary.

23.

Turns

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Both options are correct.

the left turn lane.

Drive close to the center divider line.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

26.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

27.

Sharing the Road

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

28.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

29.

Driver Readiness

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

Neither option is correct

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

16 years old.

18 years old.

21 years old.

31.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

33.

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.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

37.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

38.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

1 second.

5 seconds.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

10 days.

30 days.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

43.

Lane Control

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

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

44.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

45.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

46.

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)

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce noise pollution.

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