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.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

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.

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

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To avoid collisions.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

Handling Emergencies

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed by half.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

Increase your following distance.

Tailgate the driver.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading not guilty.

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Neither option is correct.

No special precautions are required.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

10.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Increase speed and change lanes.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

14.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

16.

Driver Readiness

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

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

17.

Safe Driving Practices

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

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

18.

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.

19.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

20.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

500 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

21.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

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

22.

Sharing the Road

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

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

45 mph

55 mph

25 mph

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Arrange another means of transport.

25.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

27.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Keep going as you have priority.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

29.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30.

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.,

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

32.

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 dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

33.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

5 feet.

34.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off the ignition.

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

35.

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 arrest you based off of theory.

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

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

36.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

39.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Long vehicles

Cars

Vans

Motorcycles

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Both options are correct.

A fine.

Imprisonment.

41.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

42.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

43.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going uphill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going downhill.

46.

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.

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