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

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Travel closely behind the horses.

Rev your engine loudly.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Begin a freeway journey.

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

Speed up to consume more fuel.

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

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

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.

Traffic Controls

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

You must stop at the white limit line.

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

You must stop after the stop sign.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

35 mph

25 mph

Lane Control

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

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

11.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

12.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

13.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

15.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

16.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

5 to 10 mph slower.

1 to 5 mph slower.

17.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

400 feet.

800 feet.

18.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

20.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

21.

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.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

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

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

23.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

24.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

25.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

27.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

29.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

31.

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.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Eyes off of the road.

33.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

2 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

34.

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.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

35.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

36.

Handling Emergencies

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

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

39.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

40.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

You increase the chances of a collision.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

42.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

44.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Use dipped headlights.

45.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A dime.

A penny.

46.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

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