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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Disabled pedestrians.

Older pedestrians.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

7 years old.

6 years old.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

Hint

11.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

24 inches

5 inches

10 inches

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Find an alternative route.

Reverse onto the main road.

Hint

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

16.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

17.

[ 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.

Hint

18.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

1 year.

5 years.

10 years.

20.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

21.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

22.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

23.

[ 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.

15 feet.

5 feet.

24.

[ 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 license plates.

The hood.

The doors.

The windows.

Hint

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

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

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Hint

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

28.

[ 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.

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will flash a light at you.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

Hint

30.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

31.

[ Turns ]

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

32.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

33.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Triple

Half

The same as

Double

Hint

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

35.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

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

Neither option is correct.

36.

[ 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 windows.

The tires.

The exhaust.

The air conditioning.

Hint

37.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

38.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Hint

40.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

42.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

To thank other drivers.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Hint

43.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

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

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

44.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

45.

[ Parking ]

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

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

46.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

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