District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? Time. Coffee. Fresh air

2. What is the purpose of a steady yellow signal at a traffic light? To alert drivers so they can accelerate through the intersection before the light turns red, keeping the flow of traffic smooth. To clear traffic from the intersection and allow traffic to stop safely before turning red. To indicate that the light is changing from red to green To signal to pedestrians that they can step off the curb and prepare to cross.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Once you have decided, what should you do? Ignore all your previous experience. Nothing at all. Perform the action with all experience and skills Take your time to perform your action.

6. Which of the following should you do as you prepare to make a turn? Decide at the last minute. Signal at the last possible second. Slow to a reasonable turning speed Stop your car completely.

7. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

8. A 'no stopping' sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only Long enough to unload packages. To avoid conflict with other traffic. To discharge passengers For less than 5 minutes.

9. What does this sign indicate?

A right turn ahead. A median ahead. A roundabout ahead. A right curve ahead.

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

11. No zones are areas around trucks where cars: Disappear into blind spots or are so close they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely. Try to squeeze around the truck when the truck makes a wide turn and when several car lengths have been left between the large truck and car. Have sufficient space when traveling behind trucks and when consistent speed has been maintained by the car when passing trucks.

12. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

13. You may not park On a hill. On a crosswalk or marked bicycle lane. Within 12 inches of the right side of the road. In a parking lot.

14. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? The lane nearest the right curb. The lane nearest the left curb. The lane nearest the center of the street.

15. A truck travelling at 60 mph takes how much distance to stop? 300 feet or more. 400 feet or more. 600 feet or more None of the listed answers. 500 feet or more.

16. 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.

17. You must signal continuously during the last 100 feet before you turn at an intersection: Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow. Unless you are in a designated turn lane. Even if you do not see other vehicles around. Unless you are traveling faster than other traffic.

18. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means the same as a: Stop sign. Light is about to turn green. Stop light.

19. Driving your motor vehicle in the district of columbia is a ____. Privilege, not a right. None of the listed answers. Right, guaranteed by law Benefit of selective service registration.

20. When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. Always turn your wheels towards the curb.

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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.