District of Columbia DMV 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%).
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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Large trucks:
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Do not need more room to maneuver.
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Can stop quicker than passenger vehicles.
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Have large blind spots.
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All of the above.
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If you drive at the posted speed limit, you can be given a speeding ticket:
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Under no circumstances.
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If you are carrying more than one passenger.
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if a broken yellow line is next to your driving lane and you pass another vehicle.
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If road or weather conditions require a slower speed.
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Always driving slower than other traffic:
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Can block traffic.
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Helps you reach your destination faster.
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Is a good defensive driving technique.
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Is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
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On some interstate roads, diamond signs in the median indicate that:
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There is a warning sign ahead.
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The left lane is reserved for car pool vehicles.
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Passing is not allowed.
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There is a railroad crossing ahead.
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When a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, you should:
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Sound your horn and use your emergency flashers.
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Signal and change lanes to avoid the oncoming vehicle.
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Slow down immediately. Pull over to the right and sound your horn.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.