DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DMV WRITTEN 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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If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, it means the driver plans to:
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Stop.
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Turn right.
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Get out of the vehicle.
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Turn left.
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You see a signal person at a construction zone ahead. You should obey a signal person's instructions:
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At all times.
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Under no circumstances.
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Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
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Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
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This sign means:
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If you are driving at 40 MPH or less you must turn to the right.
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Curve ahead, drive at 40 MPH or more around the curve ahead.
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If you are driving at 40 MPH or less you must stay in the right-hand lane.
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Curve ahead, the recommended speed is 40 MPH or less.
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When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:
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Parking lights.
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High beam headlights.
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Low beam headlights.
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Emergency flashers.
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Do not pass:
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When approaching intersections.
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When school bus lights are flashing.
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On hills or curves.
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All of the above.
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