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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Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

7 days.

21 days.

30 days.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Explosives

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

10.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

11.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

12.

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.

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

16.

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.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

It is common courtesy.

19.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

21.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

Neither options are correct.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

22.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

23.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

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

Paying full attention to the road.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

26.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

27.

Sharing the Road

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

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

Motorcycles

28.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

29.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

30.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

31.

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?

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

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

32.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Neither option is correct.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

4 points.

2 points.

1 point

37.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

38.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

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

Make a U-Turn where possible.

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

39.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Both

Always signal.

Always decrease speed.

40.

Special Driving Situations

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

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Allow more time for your journey.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

42.

Traffic Controls

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

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

43.

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.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

45.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

46.

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

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