District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. At a flashing red traffic signal, you must: Blow your horn to alert other cars to your presence as you go through the intersection. Make a full stop. Make a rolling stop and look out for emergency vehicles Slow down and yield to cross traffic.

3. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

4. Studies show that when worn, seat belts: Increase your chances of fatality in a crash. Reduce your chances of serious injury in a crash. Reduce your chances of damage to your car in a crash. All of the above.

5. When should you switch on your high-beam headlights? When you drive in construction areas. Where there may be people along the side of the road. When you drive on unfamiliar roads. In all of the above situations.

6. Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway: Set the parking brake. Check mirrors for traffic. Place your foot on the accelerator.

7. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The breathalyzer is a test of a person's bac. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Bac levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your bac.

8. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

9. You drive defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Look only at the car in front of you while driving

10. Which of these is not safe driving practice? Maintaining a three-second following distance. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Keeping your low beam lights on during bad weather. Keeping a space-cushion around the vehicle.

11. How many feet before turning must you use a signal for? 100 25 50 75 60

12. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

13. When approaching a flashing red signal, which of the following must one do? All of the other listed answers. Come to a complete stop. Yield to all other traffic Yield to pedestrians.

14. If there are still other vehicles in the intersection when your red light turns green, you should: Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Enter the intersection because you have the right-of-way.

15. When a school bus is stopped on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must: Stop until the lights stop flashing. Change lanes and pass cautiously. Slow to 10 mph.

16. You should use your vehicle's horn when: Approaching bicyclists. You are involved in an emergency situation. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit. All of the above.

17. During the learner permit stage of the grad, how many points must be assessed against you to trigger a 90 days suspension of your permit? 2 points. 4 points. 6 points 8 points.

18. If you are 18 years old or younger, with a full license with conditions under the grad program, what is the latest time you can drive on a weekend? 0.88 0.92 0.96 0.96 1.00

19. If the vehicle is equipped with air bags: Seat belts do not need to be worn. Seat belts should still be worn. Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

20. Select the statement below that is true: People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication. Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication. Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water. Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication.

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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.