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.
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1. If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Begin a freeway journey.

Hint

2. Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

3. Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

4. What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

5. When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

6. What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

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

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

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

Both options are correct.

8. What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

9. When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

On an empty road in good weather.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

Hint

10. How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

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

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

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

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Hint

13. What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Neither option is correct.

14. If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

15. When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

At any time.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

If there is traffic on the main road.

Hint

16. What is an example of a distracted person?

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

17. Which of the following is correct?

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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

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

Half

Double

The same as

Triple

Hint

19. Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

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

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

Never use your fog lights.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Hint

21. When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Hint

22. What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

23. How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches.

10 inches

13 inches

24. What is a center left turn lane?

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

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

Cyclists.

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

Hint

26. 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?

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

27. When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Hint

28. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist 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.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Hint

29. You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

Hint

30. At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

31. When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

32. General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

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

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

They will reduce your concentration.

Hint

34. You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Hint

35. What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

36. What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

37. What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

38. Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

39. If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

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

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

Hint

41. You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

42. 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.

43. Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

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

5 feet.

15 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

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

Braking quickly.

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Hint

46. When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

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