District of Columbia Permit Test (2023) - FREE DC DMV Practice Test

1. When parking downhill:

turn your wheels towards the side of the road.
keep your wheels straight.
turn your wheels away from the side of the road.

2. What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?

If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.
The effects of alcohol are reduced by the drug.
There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.
The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

3. This road sign warns drivers that:

the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.
vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.
the dirt on the side of the road is soft.
None of the above.

4. Doing all you can to prevent crashes is called:

5. What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.
Leave the road immediately.
Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other vehicles.
Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

6. When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

slow down and pass the bus with caution.
stop regardless of your direction of travel.
stop if you are driving in the same direction.

7. Drinking alcohol and then driving is dangerous because it affects your:

reflexes.
All the other answers are correct.
judgment.
coordination.

8. Arrows on the roadway:

show which lanes you must use.
indicate reserved lanes.
indicate HOV lanes.
indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

9. Green and white signs:

give information about directions and distances.
direct drivers to services.
are mainly used at intersections and driveways.
warn drivers of unexpected road conditions.

10. When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:

get off the highway as quickly as possible.
engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.
add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.
reduce speed and increase following distance.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERMIT PRACTICE TEST