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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Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To drive faster.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

Caution.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Sharing the Road

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

1 foot.

3 feet.

2 feet.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

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.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

10.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

11.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

13.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic 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 flashing hazard lights.

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

Use dipped headlights.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

15.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

20.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

21.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The left most lane

The right most lane

22.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a left turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

23.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

24.

Turns

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

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

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

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

27.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Speed up to regain control.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

29.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

In business districts.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Both options are correct.

30.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To Stop.

To turn left.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

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

32.

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?

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.

So that they are more likely to see you.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

35.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Sodium chloride.

Carbon monoxide.

Oxygen.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

37.

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 must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

38.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

39.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

40.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

42.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

43.

Sharing the Road

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

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

45.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

5-1-1.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

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