Washington DC DMV permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual, covering sharing the road, parking, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, emergencies and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1How can you let a truck driver know you're passing, especially at night?
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A: Blink your headlights. Let the truck driver know you're passing by blinking your headlights, especially at night. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks: Passing, page 36.
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Question 2When parking on a DC street, what must you do?
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C: Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the parking brake. You must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the parking brake; never leave children, seniors or pets unattended. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Parking Rules, page 43.
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Question 3About what share of traffic-related deaths does alcohol-impaired driving account for, according to the DC manual?
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B: About one-third. Studies show alcohol-impaired driving accounts for about one-third of traffic deaths, and drugs are involved in about 18%. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Introduction: Impaired Driving, page 5.
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Question 4Who must operate under DC's GRAD (Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers) program?
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C: Drivers under 21 (ages 16-20). If you are under 21 you must operate under the GRAD program, which covers novice drivers 16-20. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Types of Driver Licenses & Permits: Learner Permit, page 14.
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Question 5Should you normally move a person who is unconscious or seriously hurt after a crash?
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B: No, normally you should not; call for an ambulance. Render assistance, usually by calling an ambulance; normally you should not move someone unconscious or seriously hurt. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driver Information: Crashes, page 22.
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Question 6How does DC law define reckless driving?
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B: Driving with a willful disregard for the safety of people or property. Reckless driving is driving with, or in a manner indicating, a willful disregard for the safety of people or property. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driver Information: Reckless Driving, page 21.
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Question 7Entering a public street from a driveway or private road in DC, what must you do?
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C: Stop and yield to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians. When entering a public street from a private road or driveway, you must stop and yield to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 35.
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Question 8Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on DC city streets?
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B: 20 mph. Unless otherwise posted, DC city streets are 20 mph, alleys 15 mph and school zones 15 mph. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Traffic Rules: Speed Limit Laws/Unless Otherwise Posted, page 46.
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Question 9Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?
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B: Take your foot off the gas, hold the wheel firmly in your intended direction, and let speed drop. Take your foot off the gas, hold the steering firmly in the direction you want to go, and let the vehicle slow until you regain control. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driving Conditions: Hydroplaning and Flooding, page 24.
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Question 10What causes most rear-end collisions, according to the DC manual?
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C: Following too closely. Most rear-end collisions are caused by following too closely. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driving Conditions: Following Distance, page 24.
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Question 11What does a steady yellow signal mean in DC?
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C: The signal is changing from green to red; it gives time to stop safely and clear the intersection. A steady yellow means the signal is changing from green to red, giving time for traffic to stop safely and clear the intersection. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Signals, Signs and Markings: Steady Yellow Signal, page 50.
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Question 12When leaving an interstate, where should you start slowing down?
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D: As soon as you get into the deceleration lane. Don't slow on the main highway; start slowing once in the deceleration lane and continue on the ramp to its advisory speed. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Interstate and Other Limited Access Highways: Leaving the Interstate/Highway, page 30.
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Question 13When arriving at a DC roundabout, whom must you yield to?
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B: Motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles already in the roundabout. Yield to motorcycles, pedestrians and bicyclists, and to any vehicles already in the roundabout. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Roundabouts, page 31.
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Question 14What does a white regulatory sign typically show?
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C: Speed limits or parking instructions. White signs are regulatory, such as speed limit or parking instructions. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Identifying Signs by Colors and Shapes, page 52.
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Question 15On multi-lane highways, which lane do tractor-trailers generally use?
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D: The center lane. Tractor-trailers generally stay in the center lane to help traffic flow on and off and to keep options for avoiding hazards. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks: Maneuverability, page 36.
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Question 16How close to a fire hydrant may you stand or park in DC?
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A: Not within 10 feet. Do not stand or park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Parking Rules: Stopping, Standing, Parking – Prohibited, page 44.
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Question 17Which of these affects blood alcohol concentration (BAC), according to the DC manual?
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C: How quickly you drink, body weight, food in the stomach, and medications. Factors include how quickly you drink, body weight, food in the stomach, alcohol concentration, medications, and fatigue, stress and mood. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Introduction: Impacts of Alcohol, page 5.
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Question 18Who must supervise a DC learner permit holder?
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A: A driver 21 or older with a valid full license, seated in the front passenger seat. A learner permit holder must be supervised by a driver 21 or older with a valid full license seated next to them in the front passenger seat. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Types of Driver Licenses & Permits: Learner Permit, page 14.
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Question 19You hit and injure a domestic animal in DC. What should you do?
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A: Immediately notify the police department with jurisdiction. Immediately notify the police department with jurisdiction; police will contact the proper agency for the animal's care. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driver Information: Duty of a Motorist Striking a Domestic Animal, page 22.
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Question 20Is it legal to cut across private property to avoid a traffic signal in DC?
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A: No, you must not evade a signal or sign by traveling across private property. You must not try to evade a traffic signal or sign by leaving the road and traveling across private property. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driver Information: General Laws, page 21.
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Question 21An emergency vehicle with siren or flashing lights approaches. What should you do?
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B: Immediately drive to the curb and stop until it passes. When you hear or see an emergency vehicle signaling, immediately drive to the curb and stop, remaining stopped until it passes. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Right-of-Way, page 35.
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Question 22Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a DC alley?
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C: 15 mph. The default speed limit in a DC alley is 15 mph. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Traffic Rules: Speed Limit Laws/Unless Otherwise Posted, page 46.
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Question 23How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs?
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A: Two feet. Six inches can cause loss of control or stalling; two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driving Conditions: Hydroplaning and Flooding, page 24.
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Question 24Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing must you not pass on a two-lane road in DC?
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B: 100 feet. You must not pass when crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or approaching within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel with an obstructed view. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Driving Rules: When You Must Not Pass on Two Lane Highways, page 41.
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Question 25What does a steady red arrow mean?
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B: Stop and remain stopped for the direction of the arrow as long as it is red. With a steady red arrow, stop before the intersection and remain stopped for the arrow's direction as long as it is red. DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual: Signals, Signs and Markings: Steady Red Arrow Signal, page 51.
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