Drivers License Test Online | District of Columbia DMV Driver Test 12

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1.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.

Oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.

All of the above.

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2.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

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3.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine

Marijuana

Cold remedies

All of these choices

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4.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

Slow down before you enter the curve.

Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

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5.This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

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6.____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds

Slow speeds

Night drives

Uphill inclines

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7.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.

All of the above.

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8.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.

Excess air pollution.

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

Falling vehicle parts.

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9.If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime

Hot coffee

Fresh air

Only time

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10.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

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11.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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12.When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.

You should always use cruise control.

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

You should change lanes often.

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13.This sign means:

Watch for trucks.

Do not pass trucks.

Truck parking area ahead.

Steep downgrade ahead.

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14.This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.

End of construction zone.

School crossing ahead.

Flagger ahead.

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15.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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16.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.

Use your four-way flashers.

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17.Flashing hazard lights may be used:

When your vehicle is stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.

When rain decreases visibility.

When driving at night.

In heavy traffic.

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18.If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.

Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

Should call a friend to vent while driving.

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19.What is a "No zone?"

A designated no passing zone

A one-way traffic area

The blind spot of a large vehicle

An area designated for motor vehicles

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20.This sign means:

Two-way traffic.

Lane shifting.

Low clearance.

Added lane.

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21.When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.

You may stop to look up an address.

You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

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22.Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.

Regulatory signs.

School zone signs.

Guide signs.

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23.This sign means:

Lane ends.

No right turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two-way traffic.

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24.To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Ignore other drivers on the road

Drive only on side streets and back roads.

Avoid driving during rush hour.

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25.How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Avoid sudden stops.

Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.

Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.

All of the above.

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26.You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.

If you are riding in the back seat.

If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.

Under no circumstances.

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27.When driving in a low-visibility situation, you should:

Decrease your following distance.

Increase your following distance.

Drive as if it is a high-visibility situation.

Tailgate the car in front of you.

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28.You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

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29.When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Come to a complete stop.

Turn on their headlights.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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30.This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.

U-turns are permitted.

Winding road ahead.

Sharp left turn ahead.

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31.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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32.This sign means:

Curve ahead.

Roadwork ahead.

Merging traffic.

No left turn.

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33.The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.

The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.

The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

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34.A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles

They always have the right-of-way.

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

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35.Before turning left, it is important to:

Sound your horn.

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

Swing to the right side of your lane.

Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

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36.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

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37.Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Less dangerous.

No more or less dangerous.

More dangerous.

Easier on your eyes.

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38.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

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39.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

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40.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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41.In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

It slows your reaction time.

It gives you a feeling of false confidence.

It impairs your thinking ability.

All of the above.

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42.You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

When doing so would interfere with traffic.

When turning left into a driveway.

When the car in front of you is disabled.

When passing to the right on a one-way street.

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43.A good rule to remember for passing is

Pass on the right whenever possible.

Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.

Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

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44.When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

The funeral procession

A pedestrian

Another driver

A bicyclist

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45.If you are required to have increased insurance coverage limits but are unable to provide proof of the increased limits, you will:

Have your license and plates suspended for up to three years.

Only be allowed to drive on residential roads.

Be let off with a warning.

Face no negative consequences.

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1.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

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2.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

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3.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

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4.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

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5.This road sign means:

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6.____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

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7.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

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8.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

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9.If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

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10.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

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11.When changing lanes, you should:

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12.When driving on an interstate:

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13.This sign means:

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14.This sign means:

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15.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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16.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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17.Flashing hazard lights may be used:

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18.If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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