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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Vehicle Positioning

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

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

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

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

500 feet.

210 feet.

Occupant Protection

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

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

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

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.

10.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

13.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Increase speed and change lanes.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

15.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

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

16.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

17.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

18.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

20.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

2 feet.

5 feet.

1 foot.

21.

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.

A third (33%)

The same as

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Both A and B.

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

24.

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 avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

25.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

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

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

27.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Both options are correct.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

29.

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.

30.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

100 feet

200 feet

500 feet

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

32.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

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

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

36.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off your engine.

Switching off any radios you have.

Checking your tires.

37.

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.

38.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Cars

Vans

Long vehicles

Motorcycles

39.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

41.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

42.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

43.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

44.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

45.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

46.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

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