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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

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

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Use your horn

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Neither option is correct

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

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

13.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

14.

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?

0.0004

0.0005

0.0001

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

16.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

19.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

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

Mind off of the road.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

21.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking next to a school.

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

At a red curb.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The owner of the vehicle.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

24.

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.

25.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

27.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

29.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

30.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

31.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

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

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

34.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

High ways.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

36.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

37.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

Children.

Motorcycle riders.

38.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

4 points.

2 points.

1 point

39.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

40.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

41.

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 fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

10 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

43.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

44.

Special Driving Situations

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

Triple

Ten times (10x)

Five times (5x)

The same as

45.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

1 mile.

200 feet.

400 feet.

46.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

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