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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Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Brake early and gently.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Parking

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

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

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

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

A police vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

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

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.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

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.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

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.

To alert other road users of your presence.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

25 mph

35 mph

15 mph

10.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

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

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

11.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

12.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

13.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

14.

Sharing the Road

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

200 feet.

500 feet.

100 feet.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

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

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

Pleading not guilty.

19.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

20.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

21.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

22.

Occupant Protection

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?

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

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.

23.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

24.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

Pedestrians.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

27.

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.

28.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The roadway can collapse.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

Both options are correct.

29.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Neither option is correct.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

30.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

31.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Neither option is correct.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

32.

Turns

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

the left turn lane.

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Begin a freeway journey.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

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

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

34.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

36.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 2 years.

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

38.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

39.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

40.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

41.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

43.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

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