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:

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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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

The completion of a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

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

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

13 inches

5 inches.

10 inches

[ 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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with this sign.

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

This sign may be show with or without words.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always decrease speed.

Both

Always signal.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

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.

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.

Hint

[ 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.

[ 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 dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

3 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

10.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Hint

11.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

12.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

12 months.

72 months.,

13.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Hint

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

16.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

17.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

6 months.

15 days.

18.

[ Lane Control ]

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Follow the posted speed.

Weave in and out of traffic.

19.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

20.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

21.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

6 years old.

10 years old.

7 years old.

22.

[ 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?

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Hint

23.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Hint

24.

[ Lane Control ]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

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

26.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

27.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

End divided highway

Divided highway.

28.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

25 mph

45 mph

30.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

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

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.

31.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

32.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

33.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

34.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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

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

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

35.

[ Sharing the Road ]

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

The left lost lane.

36.

[ 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.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

38.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

Neither option is correct.

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.

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Hint

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

41.

[ 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.

42.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

There is no water in your exhaust system.

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

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

Hint

43.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

44.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

45.

[ Occupant Protection ]

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

18 years old.

16 years old.

46.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

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