DMV Test District of Columbia | DMV Permit Practice Test 7

1.At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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2.This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.

Road curve.

Right turn.

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3.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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4.You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.

It may help prevent a collision.

Another driver makes a mistake.

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5.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

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6.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

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7.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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8.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Decrease your speed.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

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9.A U-turn is not permitted:

In a parking lot.

On or near any curve or hill.

On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

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10.Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Your own reaction time.

The time of day.

The condition of your vehicle's brakes.

The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.

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11.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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12.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

The road is always more slippery at night.

Your reaction time is slower at night.

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13.While obtaining your driver license, you may:

Choose to become an organ and tissue donor.

All of the above.

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14.If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

Obey the officer.

Obey the traffic signal.

Do what the vehicle in front of you does.

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15.In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.

The back seat.

The bed of a pick-up truck.

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16.Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.

When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.

No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

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17.Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

Left, your right, then your left again.

Right.

Left.

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18.Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

On an incline.

At an intersection.

At a stop sign.

At a toll plaza.

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19.A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.

Yield to other cars.

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Stop

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20.A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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21.This road sign means:

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

You must not travel below the speed indicated.

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22.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

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23.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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24.While obtaining your driver license, you may:

Choose to become an organ and tissue donor.

All of the above.

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25.It is legal to go faster than the speed limit when passing another vehicle.

True

False

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26."No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

To speed up slightly.

That it is not safe to pass.

To maintain a steady speed.

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27.When passing other vehicles:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Honk your horn at least three times.

Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.

There is no need to signal.

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28.A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.

You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

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29.You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white

Double solid yellow

Solid yellow

Solid white

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30.Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.

So others can see your vehicle.

To warn others of bad weather conditions.

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31.When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased noise of larger vehicles.

The increased speed of larger vehicles.

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32.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance.

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

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33.This sign means:

Slippery when wet.

Watch for drunk drivers.

Dangerous curve ahead.

Bump in the road ahead.

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34.Drivers are always required to stop for a stopped school bus when driving on a two-lane road.

TRUE

FALSE

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35.What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Breathe in some fresh air.

Give your body time.

Drink coffee.

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36.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.

Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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37.To enter a gap in highway traffic:

Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.

Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.

Speed up and let the other vehicles make way.

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38.When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

Don’t make eye contact.

Don't react with hand gestures.

Distance yourself from the situation.

All of these.

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39.You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

When following a small passenger car.

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40.Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Upcoming railroad crossings

Hospitals.

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41.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

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42.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are making a turn.

Have your emergency brake on.

Are changing lanes.

Are slowing down or stopping.

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43.Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.

You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.

Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.

All of the above.

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44.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions

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45.When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Slow down and use your high beam headlights.

Turn your lights on and off to warn other drivers.

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The District of Columbia DMV practice test categorized as written test, Knowledge test, road test and vision screening. The written test consists of the questions regarding road rules, traffic laws, road signs and driving practices. The minimum age to apply is 16 years. The test does consists of 25 questions in which 20 of them need to answer correctly and have to attain a passing score of 80%.