District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. Only when crossing on green signal.

2. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. you should: Change lanes to the left and speed up. Slow down and pass very carefully. Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened. Stop your vehicle and call emergency services.

3. Motor vehicles should treat bicycles and pedestrians how? Motor vehicles should assume right of way and priority over pedestrians, but not bicycles. Motor vehicles should assume right of way and priority over bicycles and pedestrians. None of the listed answers Share the roadway equally and fairly with them.

4. Which item below is not one of the 4 major components off driving? Buying a car. Making a decision. Letting others know what you are going to do Looking and seeing. Thinking and deciding.

5. When facing a red signal, can you turn right? No, it is never permitted to turn right on a red signal. Yes, and you may assume right of way over other traffic. Yes, but you must yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and all other traffic None of the listed answers.

6. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway? Water does not affect cars with good tires. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective. Deeper water is less dangerous.

7. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

8. Orange colored signs and flags mean that you must be alert for: Road closures. Changed road conditions and/or road workers. Speed zones. High occupancy lanes.

9. Roads become very slippery: For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm. The day after it rains. When it has been raining for an hour or more. Right after the rain has stopped.

10. Motorists must do what when there are bicyclists at intersections? Avoid getting in a lane close to them. Do nothing and continue driving as you normally would. Use the horn to alert them of their turn Switch to the left most lane to pass them. Yield the right of way.

11. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

12. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should: Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner. Change lanes. Go the same speed Speed up.

13. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

14. In which of the following situations must you make a complete stop? At a solid read traffic light, when you are making a right turn. At a flashing red traffic light. You must stop in all of the listed situations At a stop sign. When moving from a driveway across a sidewalk.

15. If approaching a railroad crossing that does not have any warning system, what should you do? Do not cross the railroad crossing, no matter what. find another way around. it is illegal for a motor vehicle to cross a railroad crossing: they are for maintenance workers. Slow down as you approach, watch and listen for any hint of an oncoming train. if there is one, stop before the tracks. None of the listed answers Proceed normally as if it were any other roadway assuming there is no train in sight.

16. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

17. When leaving alleys or driveways: Stop before driving onto the sidewalk to sidewalk area. Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk area. Drivers should increase speed to get into the flow of traffic safely

18. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see-- therefore, you should: Make constant visual checks. Share a lane with motorcycles. Slow down when driving.

19. Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver? Knows the other driver will do the right thing. Expects no breaks and gives none. Considers what other drivers might do and is prepared.

20. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving. Only illegals drugs can impair your driving. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

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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.