District of Columbia DMV 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%).
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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Which of the following is recommended?
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Stopping to rest every two hours on long trips.
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Not wearing safety belts while fatigued.
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Installing small side mirrors to improve visibility.
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None of the above.
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When driving in less than ideal conditions you should adjust your speed to:
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Existing road conditions.
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Other traffic.
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Weather conditions.
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All of the above.
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3.
A work zone:
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Does not require that the driver slow down and pay extra attention.
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Is marked with black and white signs.
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Might involve workers and moving vehicles.
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All of the above.
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Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
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True.
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False.
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Drivers are required to stop:
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When a traffic officer orders them to stop.
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At an intersection with a stop sign.
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Where there is a red light.
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All of 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.