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.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

13 inches

5 inches.

10 inches

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Sharing the Road

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

500 feet.

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

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.

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

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

10.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

11.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

12.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

A full city block.

13.

Sharing the Road

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

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

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.

15.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

16.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Neither option is correct.

17.

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.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

1 foot.

10 feet.

5 feet.

20.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

400 feet.

1 mile.

200 feet.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

They will reduce your concentration.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

23.

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.

24.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

Look to the left first

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic.

Curve

Added lane.

26.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

27.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

28.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

29.

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.

30.

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 get a better view of the road ahead.

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

31.

Visual Search

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

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

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

Neither option is correct.

32.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

33.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

34.

Sharing the Road

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

35.

Vehicle Positioning

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

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

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

36.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

37.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

41.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

42.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

44.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Speed up get through the wet area.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

500

200

100

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

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