District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

2. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

3. Collisions can happen more often when: One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. All vehicles are traveling about the same speed. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

4. Drive below the posted speed limit when: You are on a 4 lane road. Anything makes conditions less than perfect. Others drive below the speed limit. Entering a highway where there are other cars.

5. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

6. What does this pentagonal (five-sided) sign indicate?

A school zone ahead. A pedestrian crossing ahead. A library ahead. A play area ahead.

7. When can you proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk? After slowing down to ensure there is no cross-traffic. After slowing down to at least 5 miles per hour before proceeding. After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection. After coming to a complete stop and ensuring it is safe to proceed.

8. If you miss your exit on an interstate, you must Turn back. Cross over. Stop and seek help Continue to the next exit.

9. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should Wait for a signal from the other driver. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. Signal and pass when safe to do so Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.

10. 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.

11. When driving in fog, you should use your ____. Hazard flashers. Parking lights. Low beam headlights. High beam headlights.

12. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

13. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

14. When can you drive if you have a learner permit? You can drive alone when going to and from school or work. You can drive when there is another driver with a license seated next to you in the car. You can drive when there is another driver age 19 or older with a full valid license seated next to you in the car You can drive with your parent's permission. You can drive when there is another driver age 21 or older with a full valid license seated next to you in the car.

15. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. False. True.

16. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are slowing down or stopping. Are changing lanes. Have your emergency brake on. Are making a turn.

17. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

18. It is important to realize that your vehicle's braking distance will be much longer All of the above. On interstate highways. When driving at night. On wet, icy or gravel roads.

19. What should you do when entering a curve? Slow down, especially if in wet weather or ice and snow. Accelerate as you enter the curve. Maintain your current speed None of the listed answers.

20. When you are driving in the left of two traffic lanes, and many cars are passing on your right, you should: Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Turn your emergency indicators on. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow. Move over into the right lane when it is safe.

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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.