DC DMV Practice 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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This road sign means:
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Stop if necessary.
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Stop sign ahead.
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Railroad crossing ahead.
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Lane ends.
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This road sign means:
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Watch for bicycles.
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School crossing ahead.
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Bicycles are not allowed in this area.
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Bicycle parking ahead.
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3.
To avoid hydroplaning, drivers should:
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Drive at a constant speed.
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Slow down.
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Apply the brakes firmly.
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All of the above.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Right turn on red light permitted.
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No U-turns.
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No Right Turn.
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Stop Sign Ahead.
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5.
A driver who's being passed on the right by many vehicles while driving in the center lane of an highway should:
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Move to the lane on their left.
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Move to the lane on their right.
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Take the next exit.
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Slow down gradually to encourage the other vehicles to pass.
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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.