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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Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

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

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

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 entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

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 do anything.

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

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

10.

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

The same as

Triple

Half

11.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

24 inches

5 inches

10 inches

12.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

14.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

15.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

16.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

17.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

18.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

19.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

20.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

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

Paying full attention to the road.

21.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, 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 ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

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

23.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

24.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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.

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

28.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The right most lane

The left most lane

29.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

You must stop after the stop sign.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

31.

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

0.0001

0.0005

32.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

To dazzle other road users.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

At night.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

35.

Parking

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

Both options are correct.

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

39.

Handling Emergencies

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

41.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

42.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

44.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

45.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

46.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that they are more likely to see you.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

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