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.

[Special Driving Situations]

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

[Occupant Protection]

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

2 years old.

4 years old.

3 years old.

[Vehicle Positioning]

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

[Handling Emergencies]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

[Parking]

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

10.

[Lane Control]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

11.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

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

12.

[Lane Control]

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

500 feet.

1 mile

200 feet

13.

[Traffic Controls]

What does a red arrow light mean?

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

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

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

14.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

Both options are correct.

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

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

15.

[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.

16.

[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.

17.

[Sharing the Road]

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

18.

[Traffic Controls]

What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

19.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

20.

[Occupant Protection]

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

7 years old.

6 years old.

21.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Which of the following is correct?

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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

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

22.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Starvation

Heat stroke

Dehydration

23.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

24.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

25.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

26.

[Sharing the Road]

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

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

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

27.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

28.

[Visual Search]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

29.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

30.

[Lane Control]

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

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

31.

[Lane Control]

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Instructed by construction or other signs.

You are in a carpool lane.

Both options are correct.

32.

[Lane Control]

What are sharrows?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

33.

[Turns]

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

34.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

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

35.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

At any time.

36.

[Occupant Protection]

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

37.

[Safe Driving Practices]

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

39.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

40.

[Sharing the Road]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

41.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

42.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

30 days.

5 days.

10 days.

43.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

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

Flash your headlights 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.

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

44.

[Special Driving Situations]

When driving on snow, you should:

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Rev the engine higher.

45.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Explosives

Corrosive

46.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

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