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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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.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

1 year.

2 years.

5 years.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Always decrease speed.

Both

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

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

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

To thank other drivers.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

12.

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 hood.

The windows.

The license plates.

The doors.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

14.

Sharing the Road

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

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

15.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

It is entirely safe to drive.

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

16.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

You increase the chances of a collision.

17.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

Children.

18.

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.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

20.

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.

21.

Turns

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

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

22.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

It means Stop

23.

Handling Emergencies

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

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

24.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

25.

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.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

Up to six months.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

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

28.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

Consult with your local fuel station.

31.

Occupant Protection

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

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

32.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

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

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.

Double

Half

Triple

The same as

34.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

35.

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

3 feet.

2 feet.

1 foot.

36.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

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

On an empty road in good weather.

In poor weather conditions.

38.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

40.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

41.

Traffic Controls

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

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

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

42.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Neither option is correct.

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

43.

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.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

45.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

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