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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[ Parking ]

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

Both options are correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Hint

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. 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.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Carbon monoxide.

Sodium chloride.

Oxygen.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

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

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Hint

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

Neither option is correct

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

11.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Secure your load.

Hint

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

13.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

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

14.

[ Occupant Protection ]

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

16.

[ 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.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

Half (50%)

The same as

A tenth (10%).

A third (33%)

Hint

18.

[ Parking ]

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

19.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going uphill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going downhill.

20.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

21.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Further than is necessary.

Hint

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

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

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

23.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

24.

[ 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Hint

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

27.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

28.

[ Lane Control ]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

29.

[ 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.

30.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ 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)

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

Hint

32.

[ Turns ]

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

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

35.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

36.

[ 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.

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

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

Hint

37.

[ Parking ]

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

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

38.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

Neither option is correct.

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

39.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

1 second.

5 seconds.

40.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The right most lane

The left most lane

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

42.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Both options are correct.

Turning wide into another lane.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

45.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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

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