District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates: Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line. Passing is not permitted in either direction. Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line.

2. Unless posted , a u-turn cannot be made in a Business district. Residential district.

3. It is important to be on the alert for motorcycles because: All of the above. They are harder to see than cars. Motorcyclists are less skilled than drivers of cars. They will seldom have their headlights on.

4. To help prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate, you should Take stimulants. Keep shifting your eyes. Talk on a cell phone Change lanes frequently.

5. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should Sound your horn. Turn on your 4-way flasher. Look for traffic by turning your head Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

6. When you have finished parallel parking a car, how far should it be from the curb? 10 inches. 15 inches. 12 inches. 9 inches. 6 inches.

7. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror. Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper

8. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

9. What is the difference between speed limit signs and advisory (recommended) speed signs. Speed limit signs have a white background and are the maximum legal speed while advisory speed signs have a red background and warn of areas where one should slow down. Speed limit signs have a white background and tell the suggested speed while advisory speed signs have a red background and tell the maximum speed allowed. Speed limit signs have a white background and tell the suggested speed while advisory speed signs have a yellow or orange background and tell the maximum speed allowed There is no difference between speed limit signs and advisory speed signs. Speed limit signs have a white background and are the maximum legal speed while advisory speed signs have a yellow or orange background and warn of areas where one should slow down.

10. You have to yield to a pedestrian: Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor. Only when the pedestrian is in the crosswalk. Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls.

11. Which of the following is illegal in washington, d.c.? Hanging something from, or attaching something to, your rear view mirror. Attaching something to your rear view mirror. Looking in your rearview mirror Allowing a passenger to adjust your rear view mirror. Hanging something from your rear view mirror.

12. What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? Time. Coffee. Fresh air

13. Worn or bald tires Can cause hydroplaning. Can increase your stopping distance. All of the above. Can make turning more difficult.

14. A safe speed to drive your car Is the posted speed limit. Is less than the posted speed limit. Depends on the weather and road conditions Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

15. What is the worst thing to do when you are backing up with your car? Back up fast to quickly finish the backing maneuver. Be sure to check for children playing near your car before backing. The rearview mirror alone is all you need to look in when backing up safely Quickly look only in the rearview mirror and then back up fast to quickly finish the backing maneuver. You should back out of angled parking spaces carefully.

16. When taking any medicine, you should: Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. Have someone follow you home. Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

17. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

18. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

19. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

20. To avoid crashes with vehicles in your 'blind spots': Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes. None of the above. Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes. Adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes.

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.