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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

A roadway.

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

[ 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 approaching a railroad crossing.

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

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

[ Lane Control ]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

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

No passing.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

[ 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.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Hint

[ 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.

Hint

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

11.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Honk your horn until it moves.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Hint

13.

[ Lane Control ]

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Both options are correct.

You are in a carpool lane.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

14.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

15.

[ Parking ]

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A misdemeanor charge.

16.

[ Parking ]

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

17.

[ 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.

Hint

18.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

19.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

20.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means Go

It means proceed with caution

21.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

22.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

24.

[ 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.

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

You increase the chances of a collision.

25.

[ 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

26.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

27.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

28.

[ Parking ]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

29.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[ Driver Readiness ]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Biennially

Annually

Both options are correct.

31.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Oxygen.

Carbon monoxide.

Sodium chloride.

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

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.

Hint

35.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

37.

[ Visual Search ]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

38.

[ Lane Control ]

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

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

39.

[ Turns ]

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

40.

[ Lane Control ]

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

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

41.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

Hint

42.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Alleys.

Cross streets.

Both options are correct.

43.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Hint

44.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

45.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering

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