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.

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Turns

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

Visual Search

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

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Long vehicles.

Cars

Horse riders.

Cyclists

Sharing the Road

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

Sharing the Road

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

100 feet.

200 feet.

500 feet.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake gently.

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

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

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

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

10.

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?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

12.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

1 foot.

2 feet.

5 feet.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

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

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

15.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

16.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

17.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

19.

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.

20.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

21.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

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

No other information is ever included with this sign.

22.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

23.

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?

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

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

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

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

25.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

26.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

27.

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.

28.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

29.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

30.

Handling Emergencies

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

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

31.

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 avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

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

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

33.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

34.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

35.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Yield to all traffic.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

39.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

40.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

41.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

44.

Lane Control

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

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

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

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.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

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