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.
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Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Special Driving Situations

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

Both options are correct.

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

Turns

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

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Explosives

Flammable

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.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

11.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

3 vehicles.

5 vehicles

1 vehicle.

12.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

13.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

14.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

15.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

19.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

20.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

21.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop at the white limit line.

22.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

No passing.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

23.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

24.

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)

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

You can no longer hear the engine.

25.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

26.

Lane Control

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

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

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

27.

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.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Your doctor or pharmacist

Your breakdown service.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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.

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

31.

Traffic Controls

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

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

33.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

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

34.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

35.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

36.

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.

37.

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.

38.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

39.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

40.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

41.

Driver Readiness

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

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

42.

Lane Control

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

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

43.

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 braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Honk your horn until it moves.

Swerve to miss the animal.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

45.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

46.

Sharing the Road

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

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly.

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