District of Columbia DMV Permit Test | District of Columbia DMV Test

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1.In the District of Columbia, if you are travelling on a one-way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one-way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

True

False

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2.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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3.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.

You signal your intention for three seconds.

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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4.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes

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5.This bicyclist is signalling:

A left turn.

An upcoming stop.

A right turn.

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6.If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Leave the front wheels straight.

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7.Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians if they are walking against the traffic light.

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False

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8.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled.

Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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9.Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.

An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.

You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

All of the above.

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10.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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11.This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Intersection ahead.

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12.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.

Red.

Green.

Brown.

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13.This sign means:

Merge.

Winding road ahead.

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

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14.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Divided highway ends.

Two-way traffic.

Keep left.

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15.You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

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16.A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.

Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

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17.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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18.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Drive as you would under normal conditions.

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19.This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right ahead.

Upcoming sharp left and right turns.

Winding road ahead.

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20.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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21.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.

All of the above.

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22.Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

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23.Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.

A flashing yellow light.

A solid green light.

A flashing red light.

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24.This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.

End of construction zone.

School crossing ahead.

Flagger ahead.

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25.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.

Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.

Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

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26.The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True

False

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27.This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.

The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.

Slippery when wet.

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28.When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.

Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.

Visibility is better than on pavement.

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29.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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30.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.

Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

Stop.

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31.This sign means:

Stop ahead.

Buggy warning.

Limited parking.

Do not block intersection.

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32.Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.

Privilege, not a right.

Requirement.

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33.To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Always come to a complete stop first.

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34.A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

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35.Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light

A police officer

A stop sign

A flashing red light

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36.You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.

To turn into a driveway.

To pass another car.

Under no conditions.

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37.If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.

Follow the directions given by the officer.

Honk at the officer.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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38.This sign means:

Divided highway.

Railroad warning.

No passing zone.

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39.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.

Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

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40.You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

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41.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

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42.Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

All of the above.

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43.While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You must stay within your lane.

You may cross the centerline to change lanes.

You may change lanes only from the left lane.

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44.When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

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45.Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

Inattentive driving

Excessive speed under the driving conditions

Following other vehicles too closely

All of the above

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1.In the District of Columbia, if you are travelling on a one-way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one-way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

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2.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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3.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

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4.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

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5.This bicyclist is signalling:

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6.If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

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7.Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians if they are walking against the traffic light.

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8.This white sign means:

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9.Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

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10.If you find yourself in a skid:

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11.This sign means:

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12.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

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13.This sign means:

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14.This sign means:

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15.You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

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16.A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

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17.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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18.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

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19.This road sign means:

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