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.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

The local fuel station.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

Up to 2 years.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

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

Brake hard immediately.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

55 mph.

65 mph.

35 mph.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

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

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

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

10.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

11.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

12.

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.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

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

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

16.

Handling Emergencies

What is the fourth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

17.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

18.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

19.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

20.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

21.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

23.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

24.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

25.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

26.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Caution.

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

30.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

32.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

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

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

34.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

35.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A dime.

A penny.

36.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

T Intersection

Winding Road

38.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

39.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

41.

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?

200 feet.

400 feet.

1 mile.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

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

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

Directional arrow.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

46.

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?

0.0005

0.0004

0.0001

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