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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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?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

At any time.

10.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

11.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

13.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Police officers.

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

School crossing patrols.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

16.

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.

17.

Driver Readiness

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

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

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Curve

Merging traffic.

20.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

21.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

22.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

24.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

26.

Occupant Protection

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

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

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

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

28.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

29.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

31.

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.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Curve.

33.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

If a driver is moving slowly.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

36.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

37.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

39.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

40.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

41.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

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

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

42.

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

43.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

44.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

45.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

46.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

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