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:

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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.
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1. What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

2. You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

At night in built-up areas.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

During dull daytime weather.

Hint

3. You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Reverse very slowly.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Hint

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

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

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

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Hint

5. 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 your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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

Use dipped headlights.

Hint

6. What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

The windows.

The tires.

The exhaust.

The air conditioning.

Hint

9. What is a separated bikeway?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

10. What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

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

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

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

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

12. At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

13. If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

10 years.

1 year.

14. At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

15. Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

Hint

16. What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

17. In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

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

Your parents are not required to do anything.

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

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

19. On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

A strong outward pull

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

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

21. What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

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

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

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

23. How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

12 months.

72 months.,

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

Brake hard immediately.

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

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

25. What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

This means that this is a no parking area.

26. In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Hint

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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

Neither option is correct

28. The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

29. 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.

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

All of the above.

30. If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Both options are correct.

Imprisonment.

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

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

Both options are correct.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

32. Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

33. A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

34. When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

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

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Hint

36. What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

37. 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.

5 seconds.

1 second.

38. Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

39. What is the third step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

40. Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

41. When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

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

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

43. What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

44. What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

45. When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Hint

46. What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

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