District of Columbia 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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Drivers should make room for vehicles entering a roadway that has two or more lanes by:
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Moving over a lane if there is no other vehicle next to them.
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Maintaining their speed and position.
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Slowing down.
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None of the above.
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What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?
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Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.
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Try using your vehicle’s emergency flashers and/or turn signals.
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None of the other answers are correct.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
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3.
What shape is a warning sign?
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Round.
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Pennant.
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Triangle.
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Diamond.
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4.
Signs with orange backgrounds are:
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Regulatory signs.
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Emergency signs
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Warning signs.
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Railroad crossing signs.
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Pedestrians must:
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Use crosswalks at intersections.
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Look in both directions before crossing the street.
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Obey “Walk” and "Don’t Walk” signals.
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All the above.
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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.