Take DC DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - District of Columbia DMV Driver Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign always mean?

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AYield to crossing traffic✓BCome to a complete stop✓CSlow down for a hazard ahead✓DNo entry permitted✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What color background do regulatory signs such as speed limit and parking signs use?

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AYellow with black symbols✓BOrange with black symbols✓CWhite with black letters✓DGreen with white letters✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What does a five-sided (pentagon) shaped sign indicate?

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AA railroad crossing ahead✓BA school zone or school crossing✓CA no-passing zone✓DA divided highway begins✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What does an orange traffic sign indicate?

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AA motorist service such as fuel or lodging✓BA construction or maintenance work area✓CA recreational or cultural point of interest✓DA regulatory parking restriction✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A diamond-shaped traffic sign is used to convey what kind of message?

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AA guide message such as a route number✓BA general warning of conditions or hazards ahead✓CA mandatory stop✓DA motorist service location✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What does a round, black-on-yellow traffic sign warn you about?

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AA pedestrian crosswalk ahead✓BA railroad crossing ahead✓CA school zone ahead✓DA sharp curve ahead✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What should you do when you approach a triangular yield sign?

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AAlways come to a full stop before proceeding✓BSlow down, and stop if necessary, then give the right-of-way to crossing traffic✓CMaintain speed because crossing traffic must yield to you✓DSound your horn and proceed without slowing✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

In the District of Columbia, what must a driver facing a steady red traffic signal do before making a permitted right turn on red?

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ASlow to a rolling pace and turn if no cars are coming✓BMake a complete stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other traffic✓CWait for the signal to turn green before turning✓DTurn immediately because right turns always have priority✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Under District of Columbia law, when may you make a left turn at a red traffic signal?

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AWhen turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street✓BWhen no oncoming traffic is present✓CNever — a left turn on red is illegal in the District of Columbia✓DOnly between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What is the default speed limit on District of Columbia city streets unless otherwise posted?

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A20 miles per hour✓B25 miles per hour✓C30 miles per hour✓D35 miles per hour✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the speed limit in a District of Columbia alley unless otherwise posted?

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A10 miles per hour✓B15 miles per hour✓C20 miles per hour✓D25 miles per hour✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a District of Columbia school zone?

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A15 miles per hour✓B20 miles per hour✓C25 miles per hour✓D30 miles per hour✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

According to the DC Driver Manual, when must you slow down?

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AOnly when a police officer signals you to slow✓BWhen approaching an intersection, curve, hill crest, school, or when weather and road conditions require it✓COnly at posted reduced-speed signs✓DOnly when other vehicles are slowing down✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

In the District of Columbia, for how long before turning must you continuously give a turn signal?

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AAt least 50 feet✓BAt least 100 feet✓CAt least 200 feet✓DAt least 300 feet✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When making a right turn, where should you position your vehicle ahead of the turn?

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AIn the lane furthest to the right, well ahead of the turn✓BIn the center lane to allow a wide swing✓CIn the left lane, then cut across✓DIt does not matter as long as you signal✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When making a left turn at an intersection, what should you do?

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ACut the corner to save time✓BGet into the left lane on your side, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and turn into the left lane going your way✓CTurn from whatever lane you are in✓DBlock the intersection while waiting for traffic to clear✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does a broken yellow center line on a two-way road mean?

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APassing is never allowed in either direction✓BPassing on the left is allowed in either direction when the way ahead is clear✓CThe road is one-way only✓DYou must not change lanes for any reason✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What do double solid yellow lines marking the center of a road indicate?

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APassing is allowed from both sides✓BPassing is not allowed in either direction✓CThe lanes carry traffic in the same direction✓DYou may park along the line✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What does a broken white line on a roadway indicate?

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AIt separates traffic moving in opposite directions✓BIt separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, and you may change lanes with caution✓CIt marks the edge of a bicycle lane only✓DIt prohibits all lane changes✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What does a solid white line on the roadway indicate?

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ATraffic flows in opposite directions on each side✓BIt discourages lane changes and may mark turn lanes or the right edge of pavement✓CPassing is encouraged across the line✓DThe road ahead is closed✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means what for the driver on the solid-line side?

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APassing is allowed when the way ahead is clear✓BPassing is not allowed except to pass a pedestrian, bicyclist, or scooter rider when the opposite lane is clear✓CPassing is allowed only at night✓DYou may never cross the line for any reason✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What do blue pavement markings indicate?

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AA no-parking zone✓BParking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities✓CA bicycle lane✓DAreas not to be entered✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What does a steady yellow traffic signal mean?

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ASpeed up to clear the intersection before it turns red✓BThe signal is changing to red; stop if you can do so safely✓CProceed only if turning right✓DThe signal is changing to green✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

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ASlow down and proceed with caution without stopping✓BCome to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when clear✓CTreat it the same as a steady green light✓DStop and wait for the signal to turn green✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What must you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

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ACome to a complete stop and yield✓BSlow down and proceed with caution✓CStop and wait for a green light✓DSpeed up to clear the intersection✓