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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

[ 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?

Neither option is correct.

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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

It means Stop

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They confused other drivers.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

Hint

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Hint

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

15 mph

25 mph

55 mph

14.

[ Parking ]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

Hint

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Obey their directions.

16.

[ Visual Search ]

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The hood.

The license plates.

The windows.

The doors.

Hint

18.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Steering control will improve.

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Hint

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Hint

20.

[ 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.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Neither option is correct.

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Hint

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Corrosive

Flammable

23.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

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

Hint

24.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

A helmet.

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

27.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

At all times.

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Hint

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

To thank other drivers.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Hint

30.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

31.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

32.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

33.

[ Parking ]

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

34.

[ 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.

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

Hint

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake gently.

Hint

36.

[ 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 stress on your wheels.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

37.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

Hint

38.

[ Traffic Controls ]

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

39.

[ 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.

40.

[ Turns ]

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

42.

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Hint

44.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

Neither options are correct.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

45.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

Engine braking is eliminated.

More fuel is consumed.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Hint

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