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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[ Visual Search ]

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

210 feet.

500 feet.

150 feet

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

[ 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?

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

[ Parking ]

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

10.

[ 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.

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Hint

11.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

It can invalidate your insurance.

Hint

12.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Hint

14.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

Hint

15.

[ Turns ]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

16.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Hint

18.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

5 years old.

6 years old.

12 years old.

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

20.

[ 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 only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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

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

21.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Hint

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

23.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

24.

[ 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.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Hint

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Hint

26.

[ 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.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

27.

[ 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.

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

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

28.

[ Lane Control ]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Hint

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

30.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You must yield the right-of-way.

31.

[ 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 your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

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

Hint

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

34.

[ 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.

35.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

36.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

37.

[ 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?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

Hint

38.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a center left turn lane?

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

39.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Hint

41.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

42.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Sharply and as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Hint

45.

[ Parking ]

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

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.

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