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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Five times (5x)

Triple

Ten times (10x)

The same as

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

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

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Winding road.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Bicyclists.

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

Turns

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

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

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

Neither option is correct.

10.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

11.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

14.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

15.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

500 feet.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection

Winding Road

Curve.

17.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

18.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

19.

Special Driving Situations

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

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.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

20.

Turns

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

In business districts.

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

21.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Sodium chloride.

Carbon monoxide.

Oxygen.

22.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

23.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

24.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

26.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

It will increase the risk of collisions.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

All airbags will become disabled.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

28.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

29.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Tailgate the driver.

Neither option is correct.

Increase your following distance.

30.

Sharing the Road

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

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

32.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

33.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

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

34.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

California Penal Code 597.7

35.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

36.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

At any time.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

38.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

41.

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 stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

42.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

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

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

43.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

44.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

When there is no rear seat available.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

45.

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.

46.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Thank you for completing the 'Car Practice Test'

If you would like to review your answers before scoring, use the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons.

Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Maine Full Car Written Test