DMV Practice Knowledge Test

Points for moving traffic violations will stay on your driver record for A. 2 Years B. 1 Year C. 3 Years D. 4 Years

A. 2 Years

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in the District of Columbia is A. 25mph B. 35mph C.40mph D.30mph

A. 25mph

Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: A yellow diamond sign means A. General warning of what to expect ahead B. Construction and maintenance work area warning C. Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way

A. General warning of what to expect ahead

If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should A. Obey the traffic officer B. Obey the traffic signal C. Do what the vehicle in front of you does

A. Obey the traffic officer

Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: A red sign means A. Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way B. Construction and maintenance working area warning C. General warning of what to expect ahead.

A. Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way

The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass other vehicles is to see if: A. There are solid or broken lane markings B. The road ahead is straight C. There is a green flashing light D. The vehicle ahead signals that it is OK to pass

A. There are solid or broken lane markings

If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you will be responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. A. True B. False

A. True

If you are under age 18, your parent/legal guardian is notified of your GRAD violations: A. True B. False

A. 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. A. True B. False

A. 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. A. True B. False

A. True

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety should be a primary goal for all vehicle drivers A. True B. False

A. True

When driving, you should always be on the alert for bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds which may not be easy to see A. True B. False

A. True

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 A. True B. False

A. True

You should only use your vehicle's horn to warn a pedestrian or the driver of another vehicle of your presence A. True B. False

A. True

If you are_____, you must operate under the Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers (GRAD) Program. A. Under 21 B. Over the age of 21 C. Under the age of 16

A. Under the age of 21

The sign that is an orange diamond with a person holding a flag horizontal means ; A. construction or maintenance areas ahead B. pass with care C. look for a detour

A. construction and maintenance work area warning

When approaching work zones, you should A.Watch for slower speed limits B.Drive as you normally would if there was no work zone C.Take an alternate route to avoid all work zones in the District

A. watch for slower speed limits

How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked? A. 15 feet B. 10 feet C. 5 feet

B. 10 feet

You should signal your intention to turn at least ___ feet before the turn. A. 50 feet B. 100 feet C. 150 feet D. 200 feet

B. 100 feet

How many feet should you allow from the side of your vehicle when driving around bicyclists? A. 4 feet B. 3 feet C. 5 feet D. 2 feet

B. 3 feet

When a school bus is stopping or has stopped and is operating the alternating flashing red lights A. Only the vehicles behind the school bus must stop B. All vehicles must stop from the front or the rear of the school bus C. Vehicles on the other side of a divided highway must also stop

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

All pedestrian crosswalks are marked with white painted markings A. True B. False

B. False

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. A. True B. False

B. False

Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges: A. True B. False

B. False

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. A. True B. False

B. False

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 A. True B. False

B. False

U-turns are allowed at intersections controlled by a traffic light unless there is a sign prohibiting the U-turn A. True B. False

B. False

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means the same as a: A. Light is about to turn green B. Stop sign C. Stop light

B. Stop sign

How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway? A. 20 feet B. 10 feet C. 5 feet

C. 5 feet

A roundabout is A. An intersection that allows you to make a right turn on red B. A merge area on the highway C. A circular intersection at which all traffic travels counterclockwise, always to the right, around a central island

C. A circular intersection at which all traffic travels counterclockwise, always to the right, around a central island

The District of Columbia law requires that the driver and _____________ wear seat belts. A. Front seat passenger B. Passengers under the age of 18 C. All Passengers

C. All passengers

Why is double parking prohibited? A. Your car may roll away since there is no curb B. Because the car at the curb cannot get out C. Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents

C. Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents

You have a valid District of Columbia learner permit. To drive a vehicle you must: A. Only drive in the District of Columbia B. Drive only on streets that have very little traffic C. Have a person that is 21 years or older with a valid driver license seated beside you wearing a seatbelt D. All of above

C. Have a person that is 21 years or older with a valid driver license seated beside you wearing a seatbelt

The sign with that's a circle and has u and red line going across the u means A. U-turn allowed after fully stopping B. U-turn allowed C. No U-turn

C. No U-turn

In the District, it is illegal to stop a vehicle A. At a parking meter B. In front of a pedestrian crossing the street C. On a sidewalk

C. On a sidewalk

The sign that is a yellow circle with a big X with 2 r on the left and right means A. Pedestrian crossing B. No Passing Zone C. Railroad Crossing

C. Railroad crossing

Shape of a traffic sign can tell you about the sign's message: A rectangle sign means A. Warning B. Yield C. Regulatory or Guide D. Stop

C. Regulatory or Guide

Shape of a traffic sign can tell you about the sign's message: An red octagon sign means A. Warning B. Regulatory or Guide C. Stop D. Yield

C. Stop

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should: A. Maintain speed and look both ways B. Slow down and look both ways C. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions

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

If you become drowsy while driving, you should: A. Take some "stay-awake" drugs B. Try to fight it C. Take a break

C. Take a break

Shape of a traffic sign can tell you about the sign's message: A yellow diamond sign means A. Stop B. Yield C. Warning D. Regulatory or Guide

C. Warning

Color of roadway signs tell you what kind of information it has to offer: An orange triangle sign means A. general warning of what to expect ahead B.stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way C. construction and maintenance work area warning

C. construction and maintenance work area warning

Distracted driving may be caused by: A. Changing the radio, CD, or tape B. Eating, drinking beverages or smoking C. Using cellular phones and/or texting D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Road rage and aggressive driving may be caused by: A. Speeding B. Tailgating C. Unsafe lane changing D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When changing lanes on a highway: A. Check the rearview and outside mirrors B. Check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder C. Always signal a lane change D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When driving on wet roads you should remember: A.you should give yourself additional time to stop B. pavement is slick immediately after rainfall C. driving on wet roadways can cause hydroplaning D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When making right turns, you must: A. Be alert for vehicles ahead that are also turning right B. Yield to bicyclists traveling between you and the right side of the road C. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks D. All of the above

D. All of the above

You must make a full stop A. When there is a stop sign B. When emerging from an alley, driveway or private road into a street C. When there is a flashing red traffic light D. All of the above

D. All of the above

You should always reduce your vehicle speed A. Near playgrounds and schools or where children are playing B. When coming to an intersection, railroad grade crossing or curve C. When there is danger to pedestrians D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must: A. Speed up so that passing is not necessary B. Move to the left to prevent passing C. Signal to the other driver not to pass D. Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass

D. Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass

To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first A. Apply brakes hard B. Steer in the opposite direction of the skid C. Steer straight ahead D. Steer in the direction of the skid

D. Steer in the direction of the skid

If stopped by law enforcement in the District of Columbia, you will be required to provide A.Proof of insurance B. a valid driver license C. valid vehicle registration D.all of the above

D. all of the above

While obtaining your DC driver license, you may: A.register to vote B.choose to become an organ and tissue donor C. register for selective services D. all the above

D. all the above

In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for A. moving traffic violations B. photo tickets C. parking tickets D. all of the above

a. moving traffic violations

If you are driving and need to use a cell phone to make a call or send a text message you should A. pull off the road safely and stop B. use the phone's voice feature and don't look down to type a message C. slow down and stay in the curb lane

a. pull off the road safely and stop

It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during daytime as A. you cannot see as far ahead at night B. the roadways tend to be more slippery at night C. your reaction time is slower at night D. some drivers unlawfully drive with parking lights only

a. you cannot see as far ahead at night

The sign with the shield looking shape and a squiggle arrow on the right of the shield shape means A. Right turn only ahead B. curving road ahead C. keep to the right

c. keep to the right

Bicyclists A. Should ride facing traffic B. Must stay in the right lane C. Should follow the same laws as drivers

c. should follow the same laws as drivers