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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Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Never use your fog lights.

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

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

In business districts.

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

100

200

500

10.

Traffic Controls

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

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

11.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

12.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

13.

Handling Emergencies

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

14.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

17.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

19.

Sharing the Road

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

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

They will reduce your concentration.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0004

0.0001

24.

Handling Emergencies

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

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

25.

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 want them to get out of the way.

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

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

26.

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)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

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

Vehicle is safer to drive.

27.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A large truck's blind stop.

28.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop at the white limit line.

29.

Lane Control

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.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Allow more time for your journey.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

31.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

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

32.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

33.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

210 feet.

500 feet.

400 feet.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Reverse onto the main road.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Find an alternative route.

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

39.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

6 months.

15 days.

1 month.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

The completion of a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

43.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

44.

Turns

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

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

Neither option is correct.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

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