DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DRIVERS PERMIT 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%).
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When merging onto a freeway, drivers should:
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Accelerate to the speed of the freeway traffic.
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Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the freeway traffic.
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Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
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Merge over two lanes at once and speed up.
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Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
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Yes, but only if you see a minimum speed limit sign posted.
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Yes, this is the key to defensive driving.
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No, you should only do it when someone is tailgating you.
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No, as you could block the flow of traffic.
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3.
This sign means:
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Parking is not allowed.
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No parking on pavement.
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U-turns are not allowed.
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None of the above.
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4.
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
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Crosswalk Lines.
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Diamond.
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Arrows.
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Edge line.
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5.
If your car breaks down on the highway, you should:
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Sound your horn to warn passing vehicles.
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Stop in the right lane.
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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
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Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.
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