DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in the District of Columbia is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. To obtain a DC driver license, you must successfully complete a knowledge test, skills road test and vision screening. The written test is based on the information contained in the District of Columbia DMV Driving Manual, and is designed to check your knowledge of rules of the road, traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. The official DC DMV test consists of 25 questions. A passing score consists of at least 18 correct answers (70%).
1. If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is solid red, it means:
Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
Drivers may proceed with caution.
There are no pedestrians nearby.
Drivers should come to a complete stop.
2. What should drivers do in case of a tire blowout?
Brake sharply.
Slow down gradually.
Swerve off the roadway.
Sound their horn.
3. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
Safer.
Easier.
More dangerous.
None of the above.
4. This road sign means:
winding road sign
Do not enter.
Right lane closed.
Winding road ahead.
No turns are allowed on this road.
5. This red and white sign means:
wrong way sign
The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions.
The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction.
Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for pedestrians.
Do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe to do so.
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