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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1. When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Hint

2. An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

3. In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

4. If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

5. What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

6. You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Hint

7. In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

8. In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

9. When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Hint

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

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

11. What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

12. What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

13. 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.

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

14. You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

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

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

Both options are correct.

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

16. Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

17. What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

Straight.

18. Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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

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

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

19. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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

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

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

20. Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

The completion of a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

21. What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Hint

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

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

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

23. 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.

24. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

Hint

25. When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

26. You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Hint

27. You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Hint

28. In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

Stop and turn off the ignition.

30. 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.

Hint

31. If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

32. In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

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

Neither option is correct.

33. What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

34. If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Hint

35. Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

36. What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

37. What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

38. What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

39. Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

40. Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

Hint

41. 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

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

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

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

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

43. Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

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

The same as

Triple

Half

Double

Hint

45. If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

30 days.

10 days.

90 days.

46. Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

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