DC Permit Knowledge Tester

To obtain a valid Full Driver License after 6 months of the provisionals you must:

- Have no pointable moving violations for 12 months. - Practice night driving for 10 hours. - Provide a signed a signed certification of eligibility certifying completion of night driving with someone 21 years or older with a FDL.

Do not park within _ of a fire hydrant.

10 feet.

You should signal your intention to turn at least ______ before turning.

100 feet.

You must be free of traffic violations for _ consecutive months before graduating to the FDL conditions stage.

12

Points for moving violations remain on your record for _

2 years.

When a school vehicle is stopping or has stopped on the roadway, and is flashing red lights, all vehicles must stop at least _____________ except when they are on a divided highway and the school vehicle is on the other side of the divided highway.

20 feet

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in DC is

25 mph.

You should allow bicyclists _ of space.

3 feet

Signal your intentions to change lanes on roads with marked lanes ____ before doing so.

300 feet.

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

5 feet

The distance between you and any fire apparatus should be at least

500 feet.

What is the certification of eligibility for Provisionals License Form

A form certifying that you have at least 40 hours of driving experience by a licensed driver, 21 years or older with a valid driver license.

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

What is highway hypnosis?

Being unaware of what is happening due to drowsiness or distracted driving.

What is the meaning of an orange sign

Construction and maintenance work area warning.

When parking along a streetcar route

Do not park on tracks or double-park, park your vehicle within the solid white line, check for approaching Streetcar when opening doors.

To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights you should...

Glance back and forth from left to right and straight until the road is visible.

When turning you must...

Make up your mind in advance, move into the proper lane, look behind and both sides, signal your intentions, gradually slow down, make the turn.

How to avoid being an aggressive driver

Plan ahead, obey the speed limit, identify alternative routes, just be late, be a courteous and patient driver.

If I'm drowsy on the road I should...

Pull off the highway and rest or take a nap

A solid red HAWK signal means...

STOP

An octagon sign means

STOP

A flashing red HAWK signal means...

STOP! Then proceed with caution if clear.

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.

Yellow pavement markings should always be on which side of your vehicle ?

The left side.

It is illegal to make a left turn on red in DC.

True

It is illegal to make a left turn onto another one way street when traveling on one

True.

A triangle red sign means

Yield.

What are the Right-of-Way (r.o.w) rules?

You must obey stop signs, yield signs and traffic signals at intersections, yield the r.o.w to vehicles ahead you, yield r.o.w to pedestrians and vehicles when turning left at an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway, and yield r.o.w to pedestrians and vehicles when entering a public street or highway from a private road or driveway.

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

A yellow sign means

a general warning of what to expect ahead.

Before changing lanes you must...

always signal a lane change, check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder, check the outside mirror or look over your shoulder toward the left or right rear, and never cruise in the blind spot of the vehicle ahead of you.

Interstate and other limited access highways are reached by...

an entrance ramp and acceleration or deceleration lane.

To avoid skids you should...

avoid abrupt changes in speed or direction, slow down in advance, avoid breaking strongly and locking wheels, and leave earlier than normal to avoid rushing.

When your tire blows out you should...

avoid applying breaks, grip the steering wheel tightly, signal a right turn, pull off the road, decelerate, and wait until the vehicle is almost stopped.

To obtain a provisionals license you must:

be 16 years, 6 months old and must have held a valid permit for at least 6 months without any pointable moving violations.

When driving with a cellular phone you must...

be hands-free.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) are

brake systems used to maintain steady pressure on the breaks to regain control of vehicles from skids.

Roundabouts are...

circular intersections with an island in the center and have one or more lanes in which drivers must travel in a counter-clockwise direction.

You must slow down before...

coming to an intersection, railroad, curve, or crest of a hill, near playgrounds and schools, narrow or winding roadway, there is danger to pedestrians, encountering adverse weather.

An orange sign is for...

construction and maintenance work area warning

If you exit at the wrong place on an interstate you should...

continue until you are off the exit ramp and look for a way to re-enter the interstate.

When encountering a flood...

do not drive through it. Turn around and find another route. If no route is available proceed to higher ground and wait for water to subside.

When passing a truck you should

first check your front and rear, blink your headlights, and move into the passing lane only if it is clear in a legal passing zone. If the driver blinks the lights after you pass, it may be a signal to pull back in.

Dim your headlights when you...

follow truck at night.

A yellow sign means...

general warning of what to expect ahead, such as school or pedestrian crossings.

If the exit is on the right side of the highway when leaving the interstate/highway you should...

get into the right lane well before reaching the exit.

If a train is coming on railroad tracks...

get out of the vehicle and run along the side of the tracks toward the train.

When driving behind a vehicle...

give as much as space as possible and count one thousand one, one thousand two... one thousand four (four seconds).

To avoid the glare of oncoming lights you should...

glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead.

A green sign is for...

guide information, such as distance or direction.

Ramps and bridges freeze first before...

highways and roads.

When authorized emergency vehicles are giving a signal you should...

immediately drive to the curb and stop, remaining stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

When driving behind a vehicle in inclement weather...

increase the distance to four or five seconds.

Motorists must yield the right-of-way to bicyclists at

intersections when passing when turning.

Do not overtake _ within roundabouts. They need _

large vehicles, plenty of space.

You should always pass on the _____ side of a streetcar

left

Although passing on both the right and left lanes are permitted you should generally pass on the...

left lane.

If you see flashing red or yellow lights on a vehicle ahead, you should...

look for objects or people on the road.

How to avoid being hit from the rear...

make sure stoplights are clean and working, check rear view mirror constantly, signal for stops, turns and lane changes in advance, keep pace with traffic.

It is against the law to overtake or pass a __________ within the same lane.

motorcycle

A blue sign is for...

motorist services.

If there is no acceleration lane on a short entrance to an interstate you should speed up on the entrance...

only after you have found a gap in traffic.

DC law prohibits _________ on or within a streetcar guide-way or adjacent to a streetcar platform.

parking, stopping, or standing a vehicle

Diamond-shaped signs warn of

pedestrian crossings.

A flashing yellow HAWK signal means...

proceed with caution

If a vehicle is approaching you in your lane you should...

pull to the right, slow down, sound your horn and flash your headlights. Do not turn into the lane the vehicle has left.

To check for blind spots you should...

quickly glance over your shoulder and check for any vehicles.

A brown sign is for...

recreational and cultural interest areas.

When driving in fog, you should...

reduce your speed, be prepared for an emergency stop, use low beams on headlights, use road edge lines or the right side of the road for a guide while driving during the night.

A white sign is a...

regulatory sign, such as speed limit or parking instructions.

A five-sided sign is used to warn of

school crossings.

Curves cause...

slipping and skidding. Slow down to a safe speed before entering curves.

A solid yellow HAWK signal means...

slow down and prepare to STOP

To get your vehicle out of a skid you must...

steer in the direction of the skid

When your vehicle skids you should...

steer in the direction of the skid. If your rear wheels go to the right, turn your wheels to the right and take your foot off the gas pedal.

When you are involved in a crash you must...

stop, remain, aid any injured person, identify yourself, provide insurance info, leave written notice, make required report.

Road rage and aggressive driving is caused by...

tailgating, unsafe lane changing, speeding, and running red lights and stop signs.

When your vehicle begins to hydroplane...

take your foot off the gas pedal and hold the steering firmly in the direction you intend to go until you regain complete control.

To dry wet breaks...

test the breaks every 200 feet.

Driving at night is more dangerous because...

the driver does not see as far, as soon, or as much as the daytime.

If you cannot see the truck's mirrors...

the truck driver cannot see you.

When parking on a hill you must...

turn your front wheels away from the curb and bring the near side wheel into contact with the curb.

Before you back up you must...

turn your head and look back out the rear window check both side view mirrors.

To stay clear of a truck's blind spots, you should stay

up to 20 feet in front or either side of the cab and up to 200 feet in the rear.

When maneuvering in winter weather...

use chains, snow tires, radial tires, keep windows and lights clear, get the feel of the roadway, keep a safe distance, and veer from sudden changes of speed (i.e. breaking).

If you encounter brake failure you should...

use the emergency brake, shift to a lower gear, rub the tired against the side of the curb, and maintain steady pressure on the breaks.

Use your horn to

warn pedestrians, cyclist, or drivers in the event of emergencies.

When approaching work zones you should...

watch for slower speed limits.

You shouldn't pass on two-lane highways if

where the solid yellow line is on your side the center of the roadway, where there are two solid yellow lines, when approaching the top of a hill or on a curve without sufficient clear view ahead, when crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

If you violate your GRAD restrictions while on a provisional license...

you be subject to 30, 60, or 90 days suspension depending on if you have 1, 2, or 3 violations. You will be suspended if your point total reaches 10.

With a provisional license...

you can drive alone or with one passenger with a FDL who is 21 years or older in the front seat next to you, and any other passenger who is a sibling, parent, or child.

With a FDL...

you can drive alone. If you are under 18 years old, you can drive with no more than 2 passengers under age 21, who are not your siblings or child.

With a learner's permit...

you cannot drive alone and will be suspended for 90 days and have to pay a reinstatement fee if you acquire 8 or more points.

If stopped by law enforcement...

you must provide valid FDL, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

When driving past parked cars...

you should be aware of opening car doors, pedestrians stepping or running from between cars, and bicyclists.

When passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway...

you should be certain that there is time to pass and get back into the right lane before meeting a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.

Instead of backing out or into an intersection

you should turn into a side street and turn around or drive around the block.

If you accumulate 10 or 11 points...

you will lose driving privileges for 90 days.

If you accumulate 12 or more points...

your FDL will be revoked and you will not be eligible for reinstatement for six months.