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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[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

[Sharing the Road]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Overtake slowly.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

[Safe Driving Practices]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

[Lane Control]

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

[Visual Search]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

[Sharing the Road]

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

[Driver Readiness]

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

10.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

11.

[Parking]

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

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

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

12.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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

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

13.

[Turns]

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

14.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

15.

[Parking]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

16.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

17.

[Occupant Protection]

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

18.

[Traffic Controls]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

19.

[Special Driving Situations]

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

20.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

65 mph.

35 mph.

55 mph.

21.

[Sharing the Road]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

22.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

White lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

23.

[Special Driving Situations]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

24.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

25.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

26.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

To dazzle other road users.

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

27.

[Vehicle Positioning]

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

28.

[Lane Control]

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

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

29.

[Visual Search]

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

31.

[Sharing the Road]

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

2 feet.

3 feet.

1 foot.

32.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

33.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

34.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

35.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

A traffic citation.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

36.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

37.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

39.

[Special Driving Situations]

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

40.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

41.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Proceed with caution.

42.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

43.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

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

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

45.

[Handling Emergencies]

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

46.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

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

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