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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1. What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

2. What is a HOV lane?

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

3. When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

4. What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

5. Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside the interstate.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

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

It means that they are not going to cross.

It generally means for you to go.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

7. If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

8. What is this type of sign meant for?

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

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.

9. 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?

1 vehicle.

3 vehicles.

5 vehicles

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

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

11. If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

30 days.

10 days.

90 days.

12. When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Hint

13. What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

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

35 mph.

55 mph.

65 mph.

15. Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

16.

The driver must increase their speed.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

17. You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

Hint

18. Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Never use your fog lights.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Hint

19. How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $1,000

One year in prison.

Up to $2,000.

20. What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

21. Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

An eight sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

22. What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

23. What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

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

24. Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

25. 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.

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

26. In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

Hint

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

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

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.

28. What is this sign indicating?

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

29. What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

30. On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

31. 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.

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

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Hint

33. The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

34. When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

35. You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Hint

36. If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

37. At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

Look to the left first

38. What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

39. Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

40. When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Hint

41. When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Hint

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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

43. Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

Vitamins

44. 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.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

45. What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Hint

46. What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A misdemeanor charge.

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