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.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Special Driving Situations

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

Half

Triple

The same as

Double

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.,

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

Sharing the Road

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

2 feet.

1 foot.

3 feet.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

10.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

11.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right 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 braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

12.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

14.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

16.

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?

Cyclists like to show off.

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

17.

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.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

18.

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.

19.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

20.

Driver Readiness

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

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

Lapses of consciousness.

21.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Use a map or route planner.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Read your local newspaper.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

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

100 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

24.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

25.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

26.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Allow more time for your journey.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

27.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

30.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

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

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

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

32.

Lane Control

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

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

33.

Special Driving Situations

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

45 mph.

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

34.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

35.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

36.

Visual Search

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

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

37.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

38.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

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

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

39.

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?

2000

3000

Up to $1,000

40.

Parking

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

15 feet.

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

42.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

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

45.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

46.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

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