District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: Passing is prohibited on both sides. Passing is permitted on both sides. Passing is permitted on your side.

2. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

3. A smart driver sizes up the situation, and decides to take the action involving ____. The fastest way. The most fun. The least risk The most risk.

4. To see vehicles in your 'blind spots In your inside rearview mirror. In your side mirrors. Over your shoulders. Straight ahead.

5. For which of the following may a person wear earphones for while driving? A cellular telephone. Cassette tape player. Compact disc player None of the listed answers.

6. When is it safe to pass another vehicle? When driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles. Whenever signs and/or roadway markings permit passing other vehicles. When entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.

7. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to: Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve. Slow down before you enter the curve. Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve. Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

8. If you are getting tired while driving, you should: Drink something with caffeine. Open a window. Stop an either get rest or change drivers.

9. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

10. What does this octagonal (eight-sided) sign indicate?

Yield. One way. Stop. Do not enter.

11. When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment. All right to drink if you're driving but not drunk. All right to drink if you're not driving

12. 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.

13. If you have a green light, but the path ahead is blocked, you should: Turn left and find another route. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Enter the intersection and wait.

14. When turning left at an intersection: You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

15. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Honk the horn so other drivers notice you.

16. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

17. Drivers must yield to pedestrians Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Even when the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly. Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver. If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to the driver asking him to stop.

18. A vertical rectangular traffic sign usually

Warns you about the condition of the road. Gives you instructions and regulations to follow. Tells you to stop Tells you the route number.

19. Individuals may park in the handicapped parking access aisles located directly beside handicapped parking stalls. True. False.

20. To enter a gap in a highway traffic: Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead. Watch only the vehicles behind the gap. Speed up and let vehicles make way.

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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.