DC knowledge test

Bicyclists

Should follow the same laws as drivers

An orange sign means

construction and maintenance work ahead

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

If you are driving behind a truck, you should

stay out of its blind spots

When driving in rainy weather, you should:

steer and brake smoothly.

To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first

steer in the direction of the skid

If you are feeling tired while driving, you should:

stop and get some rest.

what does no flashing lights what so ever means?

to proceed driving

What are the four components of driving ?

1. Looking and Seeing, 2. Thinking and Deciding, 3. Letting Others Know What You Are Going To Do-turn signals, 4. Making a Decision

which way does a roundabout traffic move?

Counterclockwise motion

To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights:

Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead

When you pass another vehicle, before you return to the right lane, you must

look at your interior rear-view mirror.

When being passed by another vehicle, drivers should:

maintain a constant speed

In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for

moving traffic violations

The blind spots around a truck are called

no zone

In the District, it is illegal to stop a vehicle

on the sidewalk

Your vehicles braking distance will be much longer

on wet, icy or gravel roads

What do you do when you are about to go over a speed bump

push on the break lightly and go over the bump

When entering an interstate, what should not be crossed ?

the solid painted lines that divide the entrance and the interstate should not be crossed.

what does a yellow light that does flash mean?

to proceed with caution ( you should be ready to slow down )

what does a yellow light that does not flash mean?

to slow down and get prepared to stop.

If you are under age 18, your parent/legal guardian is notified of your GRAD violations:

true

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

You should only use your vehicle's horn to warn a pedestrian or the driver of another vehicle of your presence

true

When entering a crowded freeway, to merge into traffic you should:

use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to the same speed as freeway traffic

A diamond sign means

warning

Regulation signs normally are:

white rectangles

is it legal to pass on the left or right side on way roads, if there is room for more than one lane of traffic ?

yes

what should you do when approaching a roundabout ?

1. slow down. 2. Use your turn signals to indicate where you want to go. 3. If you plan to turn right, stay to the right as you enter the roundabout. If you plan to go straight, you may stay in either lane. 4. If you plan to turn left, stay to the left as you enter the roundabout. 5. When you arrive at the roundabout, yield the right-of-way to motorcycles, pedestrians and bicyclists. You also must yield to any vehicles already in the roundabout

How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

10 ft

You should signal your intention to turn at least

100 feet before the turn

When you plan to turn, you must use a turn signal, hand signal, or both, continuously for at least

100 feet before turning

Points for moving traffic violations will stay on your driver record for

2 years

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in the District of Columbia is

25 miles per hour

How many feet should you allow from the side of your vehicle when driving around bicyclists?

3 feet

How much space should you give bicyclists while driving?

3 feet

How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway

5 feet

How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway?

5 feet

When a school bus is stopping or has stopped and is operating the alternating flasing red lights

All vehicles must stop from the front or the rear of the school bus

how do you avoid being hit from the rear?

Be sure your stoplights are clean and in working order To keep aware of what is going on behind you, check your rear view mirror periodically Your back window must be clean and not fogged. Outside mirrors are helpful. Signal well in advance for stops, turns and lane changes Slow down gradually, not suddenly Keep pace with traffic If a vehicle follows too closely, slow down and let it pass

Why is double parking prohibited?

Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents

what should you do while driving during the night ?

Keep your speed low enough to be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead, watch carefully for highway signs, be especially watchful for pedestrians and stopped vehicles at night, Do not stop on the roadway for any reason

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

if there is fog while you are driving, what should you do ?

Reduce speed even more when you see headlights or taillights ahead, If the fog is so thick you cannot go at least 10 mph, pull completely off the highway or stop at a rest area, service station or other parking areaIf the fog is so thick you cannot go at least 10 mph, pull completely off the highway or stop at a rest area, service station or other parking area

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop

When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane

Speed up on the entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic

When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane:

Speed up on the entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means the same as a:

Stop sign

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

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

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

What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?

Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral.

The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass other vehicles is to see if:

There are solid or broken lane markings

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

When you decide to leave an interstate, you must get into

a deceleration lane

what is Vision Zero?

a multinational road traffic safety project aimed at achieving a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries in road traffic.

what is a HAWK signal?

a signal to help pedestrians safely cross streets

our license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a BAC of:

any amount

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

anything makes conditions less than perfect

When driving on a wet road

as you drive faster, your tires may lose traction.

To avoid being in a truck driver's blind spot, you should:

avoid driving on either side of the truck and don't tailgate

what should you not do on a highway ?

back up your vehicle. To see as much as possible, turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window.

You must slow down when:

coming to an intersection, railroad grade crossing, or the crest of a hill, and weather conditions

Most signs used in street work areas are:

diamond shaped

All pedestrian crosswalks are marked with white painted markings

false

Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges:

false

U-turns are allowed at intersections controlled by a traffic light unless there is a sign prohibiting the U-turn

false

Your driver license cannot be suspended for failure to pay child support

false

n 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

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam. move your eyes to the right. use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.