DC DMV Knowledge Test Practice Guide

DC DMV Practice Knowledge Test You have a valid District of Columbia learner permit. To drive a vehicle you must: Have a person that is 21 years or older with a valid driver license seated beside you wearing a seatbelt Points for moving traffic violations will stay on your driver record for 2 years If you are under age 18, your parent/legal guardian is notified of your GRAD violations: True If you maintain a valid DC driver 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 When changing lanes on a highway: Check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder; always signal a lane change; check the rear view and outside mirrors If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should: Obey the traffic officer If you are under age 21, your parent/legal guardian can waive the requirement for you to participate in the Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers (GRAD) program. False Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a non-driving related drug offense True Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: An orange sign means Construction and maintenance work area warning You should signal your intention to turn at least 100 feet Pedestrian and bicyclist safety should be a primary goal for all vehicle drivers True While obtaining your DC driver license, you may: Choose to become an organ and tissue donor; register for Selective Service; register to vote When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must: Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass When approaching work zones, you should Watch for slower speed limits Shape of a traffic sign can tell you about the sign's message: A triangle sign means Yield Your driver license cannot be suspended for failure to pay child support False U-turns are allowed at intersections controlled by a traffic light unless there is a sign prohibiting the U-turn False When making right turns, you must: Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks; be alert for vehicles ahead that are also turning right; yield to bicyclists traveling between you and the right side of the road The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass other vehicles is to see if: There are solid or broken lane markings If you are driving and need to use a cell phone to make a call or send a text message you should Pull off the road safely and stop You must make a full stop When there is a stop sign; when there is a flashing red traffic light; when emerging from an alley, driveway, or private road into a street Why is double parking prohibited? Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents In the District of Columbia, a motor vehicle may not transport any child less than 3 years old unless the child is properly restrained in a child seat in the front seat of the vehicle False The District of Columbia law requires that the driver and _____________ wear seat belts. All passengers How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway? 5 feet Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges: False 1/3 Road rage and aggressive driving may be caused by: Unsafe lane changing; speeding; tailgating In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for Moving traffic violations All pedestrian crosswalks are marked with white painted markings False To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first Steer in the direction of the skid It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during daytime as You cannot see as far ahead at night Distracted driving may be caused by: Using cellular phones and/or texting; eating, drinking beverages or smoking; changing the radio, CD, or tape If you are driving behind a truck, you should Stay out of its blind spots You should only use your vehicle's horn to warn a pedestrian or the driver of another vehicle of your presence True If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions you should: Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: A red sign means Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way Shape of a traffic sign can tell you about the sign's message: An octagon sign means Stop Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in the District of Columbia is 25 mph How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked? 10 feet Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: A yellow sign means General warning of what to expect ahead When driving, you should always be on the alert for bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds which may not be easy to see True If you become drowsy while driving, you should: Take a break To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights: Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead In the District of Columbia, when traveling 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 How many feet should you allow from the side of your vehicle when driving around bicyclists? 3 feet When parking on a hill, you must turn your front wheels away from the curb and bring the near side front wheel into contact with the curb True When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge Speed up on the entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic area or lane: You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light has changed to yellow You should come to a safe stop and wait for the light to turn green You may only make a right turn on red After coming to a full and complete stop; when there is not a sign prohibiting right turns on red; when there are no pedestrians present During your learner permit stage, while driving in the District of Columbia you may use a mobile phone or other electronic devices with a hands free accessory. False If you are ______________, you must operate under the Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers (GRAD) Program. Under the age of 21 In the District, it is illegal to stop a vehicle On a sidewalk When driving on wet roadways, you should remember: 2/3 Driving on wet roadways can cause hydroplaning; pavement is slick immediately after rainfall; you should give yourself additional time to stop 3/3