District of Columbia DMV Permit 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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People who drive after drinking risk:
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Heavy fines, loss of license.
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Injuries and fatalities.
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Higher insurance rates, jail sentences.
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All of the above.
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You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
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If it’s raining.
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Even if they are short sighted.
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BEFORE you move.
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AFTER you move.
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3.
This sign indicates:
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A steep grade is ahead.
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The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.
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The maximum legal height allowed in this State.
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The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
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Which of the following statements is true?
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Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
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When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
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Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
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All of the above.
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The sign in the picture:
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Is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.
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Is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.
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Means that you need to stop.
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Is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.
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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.