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:

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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.
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[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

[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)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

[Lane Control]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

[Vehicle Positioning]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

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

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

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

10.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

11.

[Safe Driving Practices]

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

12.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

13.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

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

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

14.

[Sharing the Road]

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

3 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

15.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

16.

[Driver Readiness]

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

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

17.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

18.

[Sharing the Road]

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

19.

[Parking]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

20.

[Visual Search]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

21.

[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 stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

22.

[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.

23.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

24.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

25.

[Safe Driving Practices]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

26.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

27.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

28.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

29.

[Parking]

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[Special Driving Situations]

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

31.

[Traffic Controls]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

32.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The owner of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

33.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

34.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

30 minutes before sunrise.

35.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

36.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

37.

[Special Driving Situations]

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

38.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

39.

[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?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

40.

[Sharing the Road]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

Neither option is correct

41.

[Special Driving Situations]

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

42.

[Turns]

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

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

43.

[Visual Search]

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

44.

[Special Driving Situations]

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

45.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

46.

[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 do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

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

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