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.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

Sharing the Road

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

1 second.

4 seconds.

3 seconds.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

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.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

Lane Control

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

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.

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

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

The same as

Double

Triple

Half

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

11.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

The right lane.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

15.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

Five times (5x)

The same as

Ten times (10x)

16.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

18.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

5 to 10 mph slower.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

School zone ahead.

Caution.

Pedestrian crossing.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

21.

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?

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

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

23.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

24.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

25.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

26.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

27.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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.

28.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Passing lanes.

Stopping points.

Shark's teeth.

29.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

31.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

33.

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.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

Cross streets.

35.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Proceed like normal.

37.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

39.

Lane Control

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

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

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.

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

41.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

42.

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 uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Cyclists like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

Any time at night.

If your headlights are not working.

In a tunnel.

44.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

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