DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DMV WRITTEN 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. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?
Pedestrians, but only with the green “WALK” signal.
Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful.
Pedestrian always have the right-of-way.
Vehicles on the main road have the right-of-way.
2. This sign means:
right curve sign
Do not turn right.
Left turns are not allowed at the intersection.
Winding road ahead.
The road will curve to the right.
3. ABS is the acronym for:
Anti-Braking System.
Anti-Buzz-Steering.
Anti-lock Brake System.
Asphalt-Braking System.
4. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Others drive below the speed limit.
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
You are on a four lane road.
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
5. At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:
Enter the intersection and then yield to pedestrians.
Stop only if a pedestrian is crossing the road.
Stop behind the lines and yield the right-of-way to all other traffic and pedestrians at stop signs.
Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians and then stop.
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