DMV Columbia Learner’s Permit Practice Test

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1.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

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2.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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3.This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Construction ahead.

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4.This sign means:

No U-turn.

Two-way left turn.

Minimum speed limit.

No parking.

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5.When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

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6.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Increase

Maintain

Vary

Reduce

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7.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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8.A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

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9.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Pull off the road.

Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Speed up.

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10.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

White letters or symbols on a blue background

White letters or symbols on a green background

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11.What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Your seat belt

The steering wheel

Your rearview mirror

Your seat

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12.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

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13.Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.

Next to churches and schools.

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

On freeway on-ramps.

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14.Downward-facing triangular signs:

Indicate school zones.

Tell drivers to yield.

Indicate construction zones.

Indicate railroad crossings.

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15.This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

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16.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Check your blind spots and mirrors.

Signal your intention before changing lanes.

All of the above.

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17.Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

Only when you are slowing down.

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18.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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19.This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.

The road ahead curves left then right.

The road ahead curves right then left.

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20.If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you are responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

True

False

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21.What do speed limit signs indicate?

Potential driving speeds for the area

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic

The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions

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22.When making a right turn, you must:

Yield to pedestrians in the intersecting crosswalk.

Be alert to vehicles ahead that are also turning right.

Yield to bicyclists traveling between you and the side of the road.

All of the above.

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23.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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24.When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left.

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.

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25.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

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26.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.

Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Use only the shoulder belt.

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27.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

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28.This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.

Road widens.

Right lane ends.

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29.As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Speed up slightly.

Prepare to stop, if needed.

Maintain a steady speed.

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30.A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.

The light is about to turn green.

The same thing as a stop sign.

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31.Regulatory signs:

Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.

Indicate what a driver must or must not do.

Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.

May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.

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32.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

TRUE

FALSE

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33.You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.

Look only at the car in front of you while driving.

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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34.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Improve traffic flow.

Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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35.You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

True

False

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36.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

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37.Work zone signs mean:

It is summer.

You must immediately stop and back up.

Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

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38.This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.

Stop, if necessary.

You must come to a complete stop.

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

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39.This sign means:

Pedestrians only.

Intersection ahead.

Hiking trails ahead.

School crossing ahead.

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40.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

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41.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.

You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

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42.You are required by law to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of a change of address within ____ of the change.

60 days

30 days

90 days

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43.When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.

That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

There is a crossroad to your right.

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44.As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:

More intoxicated.

More sober.

More coordinated.

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45.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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1.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

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

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3.This sign means:

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4.This sign means:

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5.When passing on a multilane highway:

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6.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

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7.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

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8.A broken yellow centerline means that:

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9.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

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10.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

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11.What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

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12.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

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13.Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

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14.Downward-facing triangular signs:

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15.This road sign means:

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16.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

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17.Check your rearview mirrors:

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18.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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