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.