District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

2. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are No safety restraint. Lap and shoulder belt only. Air bag only. Combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag.

3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should: Stop at the intersection, check all directions, and proceed when safe. Take his/her foot off the accelerator, cover the brake, look left, right, and left again, and be prepared to yield. Slow down and yield to all drivers Maintain speed and proceed.

4. A vehicle's tires riding on a layer of water on the road is known as Weaving. Highway hypnosis. Tailgating Hydroplaning.

5. Which of the following is true of slippery roads? Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone. All of the above.

6. About what percentage of fatal motorcycle accidents involve cars? 20% 50% 30% 70% 90%

7. Prior to entering a curve: Activate your turn signal. Reduce your speed. Brake hard.

8. What does registering with the selective service mean? That you are not joining the military, but registering in the event that the country chooses to enact the draft once again. None of the listed answers. That you are joining with the military Registering with the selective service has no effect.

9. When do emergency vehicles have the right of way? At all times. When giving a visual signal (lights). When giving an audible signal (siren) When giving an audible or visual signal. When giving an audible and visual signal.

10. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

11. Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass to the right of a car is permitted if: The car ahead is waiting to turn left. It should never be done. You are turning right at the next corner. You are riding a motorcycle.

12. When is it ok to drive faster than the posted speed limit? Never. If you don't see any other traffic in your lane. As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle.

13. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

14. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

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

16. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Reading a road map. Traveling slower than other traffic. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

17. This sign is

A speed limit sign on a highway. A speed limit sign on a hill. A speed limit sign at a roundabout An interstate route marker.

18. What is dependent of a motorist in order for them to drive safely? Avoiding driving while under the influence of drugs. Be healthy and emotionally stable. Not under fatigue Having good vision. All of the answers listed.

19. What should you do when you have a flooded engine? Press down the gas pedal, and instantly release it. Do not attempt to start the car. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold it down Turn the key in the ignition until the car stops. Pump the gas pedal.

20. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass. Drive as far toward the right side of the road as it is safe and stop. Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

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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.