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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[ Driver Readiness ]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Your vision.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

[ Occupant Protection ]

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

21 years old.

16 years old.

[ 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.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

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

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

[ 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.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Hint

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

12.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

14.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

16.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

17.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

18.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

19.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

20.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Hint

22.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

Clockwise

25.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Hint

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Hint

27.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Follow the posted speed.

Weave in and out of traffic.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

28.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

29.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

30.

[ 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.

In poor weather conditions.

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

On an empty road in good weather.

Hint

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Hint

32.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

34.

[ Parking ]

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

Hint

35.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

Hint

36.

[ Parking ]

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

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

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

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

38.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

40.

[ 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.

41.

[ 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.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

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

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

43.

[ 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.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

Two way traffic.

45.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

46.

[ 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?

2000

3000

Up to $1,000

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