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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[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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.

[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.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

[Lane Control]

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

[Lane Control]

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

[Driver Readiness]

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

10.

[Traffic Controls]

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

Police officers.

11.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

Neither option is correct.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

12.

[Lane Control]

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

Neither options are correct.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

13.

[Sharing the Road]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

14.

[Vehicle Positioning]

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

15.

[Lane Control]

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

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

16.

[Traffic Controls]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

17.

[Parking]

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

18.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

19.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

20.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

21.

[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.

Keep going as you have priority.

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

Move to the right and overtake.

22.

[Occupant Protection]

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

23.

[Special Driving Situations]

When driving on snow, you should:

Rev the engine higher.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

24.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

25.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

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.

26.

[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.

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

27.

[Traffic Controls]

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

28.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

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

12 months.

36 months.

72 months.,

29.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

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

30.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Eyes off of the road.

31.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

32.

[Driver Readiness]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Turn your head and face away from the road.

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

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

33.

[Safe Driving Practices]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

34.

[Visual Search]

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

35.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

The officer may arrest you.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

36.

[Traffic Controls]

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A railroad crossing sign.

A yield sign.

A traffic light.

37.

[Lane Control]

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

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

38.

[Occupant Protection]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

39.

[Vehicle Positioning]

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

40.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

41.

[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 other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

42.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

43.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

44.

[Lane Control]

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

45.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

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

1 year in jail.

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

46.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this diagram visualize?

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

A large truck's blind stop.

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