District of Columbia DMV Car Test 1

1.Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.

Dangerous if you have a helper.

Only dangerous in large vehicles.

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2.When changing lanes:

Please select 2 correct answers

There is no need to do ahead check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

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3.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.

Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.

Slow down.

Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

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4.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

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5.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination.

Knowledge.

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6.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

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7.When taking any medicine, you should:

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving.

Have someone follow you home.

Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

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8.This sign means:

Two-way traffic.

Lane shifting.

Low clearance.

Added lane.

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9.Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Make no driving errors.

Have trouble driving slowly.

Are better drivers because they are not hungry.

Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

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10.Braking distance is affected by:

The speed your vehicle is traveling.

The condition of your brakes and tires.

The condition of the pavement

All of the above.

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11.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.

Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.

Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.

All of the above.

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12.This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.

Hill ahead.

Truck stop ahead.

No trucks allowed.

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13.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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14.If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.

Lock the ignition and remove the key.

Set the parking brake.

All of the above.

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15.Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.

True

False

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16.When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:

The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.

The brakes cause some friction with the steering.

Each brake can hold the motorcycle.

Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.

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17.Driving while being distracted by any activity:

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

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18.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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19.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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20.If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.

Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.

Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

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21.If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.

Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.

Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

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22.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.

Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

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23.If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Slow down because the lane ends ahead.

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

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24.You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.

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25.When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

Hazard flashers.

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

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

There is a detour to the right due to road construction.

The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

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27.This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.

Work crew ahead.

Side road.

Playground ahead

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28.Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

If you don't feel drowsy.

If it is prescribed by a physician.

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29.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

High beams.

Fog lights only.

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30.If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Speed up to get off the road quickly.

Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.

Increase your following distance.

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31.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.

Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.

Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

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32.At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.

Must yield to vehicles only on your right.

Should slow down but never stop.

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33.If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side

The center

The right side

The left side

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34.This sign means:

Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.

The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.

The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.

The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

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35.You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.

Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.

Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.

Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

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36.When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic

When in heavy traffic in a construction zone

Only when driving in rural areas.

When driving under adverse weather conditions

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37.When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Pull onto the shoulder.

Split the difference.

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

Pass the bike quickly.

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38.This sign means:

Railroad ahead.

No passing zone.

School zone.

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39.If you maintain a valid license for a full calendar year without obtaining pointable moving violations, you may be eligible to receive a Good Point on your driving record.

True

False

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40.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

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41.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above.

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42.This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop.

Fines double in a work zone.

Stop ahead.

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43.The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.

The effect that amphetamines have.

The effect that anger has.

The effect that driving with teenagers has.

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44.Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

Directly behind your vehicle.

You see in your rearview mirror.

You see in your side mirror.

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45.Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Slowing down.

Merging into a different lane.

Maintaining your speed and position.

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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%.