District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic. Either lane, depending on your speed.

2. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards? Focus on the vehicle ahead. Focus on your inside mirrors. Scan ahead of your vehicle. Always use your high-beam headlights.

3. If you are approaching an intersection and see a steady yellow traffic signal, you must Continue at the same speed. Come to an immediate stop. Proceed with caution Increase your speed.

4. If your vehicle breaks down, you should: Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible. Turn on 4-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out). Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle. All of the above.

5. 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.

6. Due to risks posed by air bags, who should ride in the back seat of the car only? Any child under 12, including infants. Only infants. All of the listed answers are correct Anyone with a disability. The elderly.

7. 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.

8. When a driver sees an animal on the roadway The driver should honk their horn. The driver should be very cautious. The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible. No special action is required.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should: Stop and wait for it to be repaired. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive. Continue as if it were a 4-way stop sign. Continue as you normally would.

12. What should one do when approaching a flashing yellow signal? Drive faster to avoid stopping. Maintain current speed. Slow down and proceed with caution Stop at the signal.

13. During what situation is it permissible to stop on the shoulder of a highway? None of the listed answers. You can only park on the shoulder of a highway during a mechanical emergency. You can never park on the shoulder of a highway. it is illegal You can park on the shoulder of a highway whenever you feel like it.

14. Regulatory signs pass what information to drivers? Direction which the road will move. Guide drivers through work areas. Slow down and proceed with caution Speed limits and other laws.

15. When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier You must not drive across the median or barrier except to make a u-turn. You can drive across the median or barrier to make a left turn. You must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover You can drive across the median or barrier in emergencies.

16. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

17. What is the dc dmv devoted to doing? All of the listed answers. Promoting a safe driving environment. Providing excellent customer service None of the listed answers. Protecting customer interests.

18. Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against the traffic light. True. False.

19. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

20. The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: True. False.

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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.