District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: Stay within that speed range. Drive a few miles per hour faster than most. Drive a few miles per hour slower than most.

2. 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.

3. When may you make a left hand turn on red? When you have stopped, and checked for pedestrians and traffic. When it isn't posted no left on red. When you are in the crosswalk when the light turns You may never make a left on red.

4. If the motorist sees pedestrians in a crosswalk, what should the motorist do? Pull to the right and go behind them. Go ahead. the motorist has the right-of-way. Wait for them to cross.

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

6. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

7. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

8. 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.

9. What is the first thing you should do when backing out of a driveway? Check your side view mirrors. Honk your horn to note that you are backing up. Turn on your emergency flashers Put your car into reverse. Look behind your car.

10. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

11. Where is the best place for a pedestrian to cross the street? At a traffic light, even if a crosswalk is not marked. Anywhere - vehicles must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. As long as traffic is not approaching None of the listed answers are correct. Only in a marked crosswalk.

12. When should you use your horn while driving? You should never use your horn, unless it is an emergency situation. In a non-emergency in a marked 'quiet zone.'. To warn a pedestrian or vehicle of your presence When you are mad at another driver. To alert a cyclist of your approach.

13. Most signs used in street and highway work areas are what? Blue and diamond-shaped. Orange and diamond-shaped. Orange and square-shaped Yellow and diamond-shaped.

14. Should you drive slower than other traffic that is traveling within the speed limit? Yes. it makes the other traffic drive slower, too. No. you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes. it is safer than driving too fast. Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane.

15. You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. when the intersection is clear: You may proceed through the intersection without stopping again. You must stop again at the stop sign or stop line. You may go through the intersection slowly without stopping if there is no other traffic You may follow the vehicle ahead without stopping again.

16. In the district of columbia, it is legal to pass ____ on one-way roads, if there is room for more than one lane of traffic. On either the left or right. Only on the left. Only on the right. In none of the above ways.

17. Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official parking for persons with disabilities sign False. True.

18. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

19. Which of the following is illegal in washington, d.c.? Hanging something from, or attaching something to, your rear view mirror. Attaching something to your rear view mirror. Looking in your rearview mirror Allowing a passenger to adjust your rear view mirror. Hanging something from your rear view mirror.

20. What does this warning sign mean?

A parking area for trucks ahead. A dip ahead. Only trucks allowed. A steep hill ahead.

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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.