Car Full Test

Massachusetts Full Car Written 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:

  1. The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
  2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
  3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
  4. 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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1.
[ Handling Emergencies ]
What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?
2.
[ Sharing the Road ]
You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:
Hint


3.
[ Traffic Controls ]
What is this sign indicating?
4.
[ Sharing the Road ]
Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)
Hint


5.
[ Parking ]
What does a red parking colored curb indicate?
6.
[ Safe Driving Practices ]
When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:
Hint


7.
[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]
What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?
8.
[ Parking ]
When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?
9.
[ Vehicle Positioning ]
What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?
10.
[ Lane Control ]
What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?
11.
[ Turns ]
Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?
12.
[ Traffic Controls ]
What is this sign indicating?
13.
[ Sharing the Road ]
Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?
14.
[ Handling Emergencies ]
What is the fourth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?
15.
[ Safe Driving Practices ]
Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)
Hint


16.
[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]
Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?
17.
[ Special Driving Situations ]
Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?
18.
[ Handling Emergencies ]
What is the third step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?
19.
[ Lane Control ]
What is a buffered bike lane?
20.
[ Lane Control ]
Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?
21.
[ Lane Control ]
What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?
22.
[ Handling Emergencies ]
What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?
23.
[ Parking ]
What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?
24.
[ Visual Search ]
To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?
25.
[ Lane Control ]
Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?
26.
[ Safe Driving Practices ]
In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?
Hint


27.
[ Lane Control ]
If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?
28.
[ Traffic Controls ]
What does this sign mean?
Hint


29.
[ Special Driving Situations ]
Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)
Hint


30.
[ Sharing the Road ]
A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:
Hint


31.
[ Traffic Controls ]
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?
32.
[ Special Driving Situations ]
A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.
Hint


33.
[ Visual Search ]
If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?
34.
[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]
What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?
35.
[ Occupant Protection ]
Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?
36.
[ Safe Driving Practices ]
A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:
Hint


37.
[ Lane Control ]
Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?
38.
[ Traffic Controls ]
Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?
39.
[ Alcohol and Drugs ]
You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?
40.
[ Safe Driving Practices ]
You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)
Hint


41.
[ Occupant Protection ]
How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?
42.
[ Special Driving Situations ]
If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)
Hint


43.
[ Special Driving Situations ]
This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?
Hint


44.
[ Lane Control ]
Where are bike lanes typically located?
45.
[ Traffic Controls ]
What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?
46.
[ Visual Search ]
What should you do before changing lanes?

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