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.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

[Special Driving Situations]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

[Occupant Protection]

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

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

There is no rear seat.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

It means Stop

[Visual Search]

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

[Parking]

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

[Driver Readiness]

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

10.

[Sharing the Road]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

11.

[Sharing the Road]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

12.

[Special Driving Situations]

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

13.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

14.

[Driver Readiness]

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

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

15.

[Sharing the Road]

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

One year in prison.

Up to $2,000.

Up to $1,000

16.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

17.

[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.

18.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

19.

[Parking]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

20.

[Sharing the Road]

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

400 feet.

800 feet.

200 feet.

21.

[Lane Control]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

22.

[Lane Control]

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

23.

[Parking]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

24.

[Sharing the Road]

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

25.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Keep your distance from the horses.

26.

[Vehicle Positioning]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

27.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

28.

[Parking]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

29.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

30.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

31.

[Lane Control]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

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

32.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

33.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

34.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

Rolling down the window.

35.

[Lane Control]

What are turnout areas?

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Neither option is correct.

36.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

37.

[Turns]

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

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

39.

[Special Driving Situations]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

40.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

41.

[Special Driving Situations]

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

42.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Both

Always decrease speed.

43.

[Handling Emergencies]

What is the sixth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

44.

[Sharing the Road]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

Truck drivers.

45.

[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.

46.

[Safe Driving Practices]

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

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