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.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

12 years old.

6 years old.

5 years old.

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

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

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.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

All airbags will become disabled.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

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

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

12.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

15.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

17.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

Both options are correct.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

18.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

19.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

20.

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.

21.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

22.

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.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

23.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

25.

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 air conditioning.

The tires.

The exhaust.

The windows.

26.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

27.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

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

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

29.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

30.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

32.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Both options are correct.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

33.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

34.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

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

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

36.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

38.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

39.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

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.

40.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

41.

Sharing the Road

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

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

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

43.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

44.

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.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

On an empty road in good weather.

In poor weather conditions.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

46.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

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

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

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