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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Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

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.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light 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 braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

45 mph

55 mph

25 mph

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

1 foot.

2 feet.

3 feet.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

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

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

11.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

12.

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 speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Brake early and gently.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Sharply and as late as possible.

14.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

15.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Added lane.

Merging traffic

18.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

19.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

21.

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 exhaust.

The windows.

The tires.

The air conditioning.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

24.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

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

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

27.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

28.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

5 feet.

15 feet.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

30.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

31.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

32.

Parking

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

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

33.

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 2 years.

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

35.

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.

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

36.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

37.

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.

38.

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.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

40.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

41.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

43.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

44.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

46.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

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