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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

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

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

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

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

Driver Readiness

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

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

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.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

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

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

50 mph.

20 mph.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

11.

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 red traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

On an empty road in good weather.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

In poor weather conditions.

13.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Long vehicles.

Cars

Cyclists

Horse riders.

15.

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.

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

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.

16.

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.

17.

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?

1 mile.

200 feet.

400 feet.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

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

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

19.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

Added lane.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

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

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

22.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

23.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

On a narrow country lane.

24.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

100 feet.

200 feet.

500 feet.

25.

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.

26.

Special Driving Situations

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

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

28.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

29.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

32.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

4 hours.

1 hour.

24 hours.

33.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

35.

Sharing the Road

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

Neither option is correct

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

38.

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.

39.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

40.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

41.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At all times.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At night.

44.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

45.

Occupant Protection

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

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

46.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

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Virginia Full Car Written Test