DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERMIT 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%).
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Before entering an intersection, drivers should look:
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Right.
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Left, right, then left again.
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Left.
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Right, left, then right again.
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HOV lanes:
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Assure that vehicles with the highest importance move the fastest.
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Are reserved for car-pools.
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Promote the most efficient use of street and highway capacity.
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All of the above.
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3.
If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:
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Hold the steering wheel tightly and shift into neutral to bring the front of the vehicle back in line.
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Pump the brakes.
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Hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.
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Apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.
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4.
The amount of alcohol in the blood is measured by:
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Number of Drinks (NOD).
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Cellular Dehydration Index (CDI).
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
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Amount of Alcohol Drunk (AAD).
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5.
This road sign means:

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Keep right.
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Do not enter.
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You must come to a full stop at the intersection.
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Let cross traffic go by first.
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