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DC Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - District of Columbia DMV Knowledge Test Signs, Signals, and Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does an octagonal traffic sign always mean?
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A
Stop completely
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B
Yield if traffic is close
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C
Railroad crossing ahead
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D
No passing zone begins
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A red and white downward-pointing triangle tells a driver to:
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A
Stop and remain stopped until signaled
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B
Yield the right-of-way and be ready to stop
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C
Enter only if the road is one-way
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D
Prepare for a school crossing
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Most yellow diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers about:
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A
Nearby gas, food, or lodging
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B
Laws such as parking limits
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C
Conditions or hazards ahead
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D
Route numbers and destinations
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A five-sided pentagon-shaped sign warns of:
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A
A school zone or school crossing
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B
A railroad crossing ahead
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C
A divided highway ending
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D
An interstate route marker
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A round black-on-yellow sign warns that:
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A
A work zone begins
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B
A railroad crossing is ahead
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C
A no-parking zone begins
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D
A hospital service area is nearby
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Red traffic signs most often communicate:
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A
Recreation and cultural-interest information
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B
Motorist services such as gas or lodging
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C
Stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way messages
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D
Construction and maintenance warnings
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A white rectangular traffic sign with black lettering usually gives:
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A
A traffic rule or regulation
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B
A recreational destination
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C
A general warning only
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D
A work-zone detour only
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Orange signs on or near the roadway usually mean:
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A
A guide route is ahead
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B
A school crossing is ahead
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C
A construction or maintenance work area is ahead
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D
A disabled parking area is ahead
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Green guide signs usually provide:
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A
Directions or distance information
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B
Emergency incident warnings only
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C
Parking restrictions
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D
Railroad crossing commands
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Blue signs are generally used for:
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A
Sharp curve warnings
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B
No-passing zones
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C
Motorist services
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D
School crossings
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Brown traffic signs point drivers toward:
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A
Legal speed limits
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B
Recreational or cultural-interest areas
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C
Railroad crossings
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D
Lane-use restrictions
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QUESTION 12 / 25
At a STOP sign with a marked stop line, where should you stop?
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A
After the crosswalk so you can see better
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B
At the stop line before entering the intersection
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C
Only beside the posted stop sign
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D
In the middle of the intersection
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QUESTION 13 / 25
At a YIELD sign, you should proceed only when:
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A
The vehicle behind you honks
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B
You can do so safely after yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
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C
You have slowed to any speed below the limit
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D
The nearest vehicle is on your left
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A SPEED LIMIT sign tells you:
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A
The recommended speed only for ideal conditions
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B
The minimum speed allowed in the lane
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C
The maximum legal speed for that stretch of roadway
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D
The speed at which you must always travel
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A sign showing a right-turn arrow with a red circle and slash means:
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A
Right turns are required
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B
Right turns are illegal at that location
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C
Right turns are recommended after stopping
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D
Only buses may turn right
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A NO U-TURN sign means:
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A
U-turns are illegal where the sign applies
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B
U-turns are allowed only after dark
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C
U-turns are required before the next intersection
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D
Only emergency vehicles may go straight
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A DO NOT ENTER sign means:
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A
You may enter only if no traffic is coming
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B
The road is closed to pedestrians only
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C
You cannot drive in that direction
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D
The route number changes ahead
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A WRONG WAY sign warns that:
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A
You are driving against the direction of traffic
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B
The route number is wrong on your map
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C
The lane will end in one mile
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D
The pavement is slippery when wet
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A STOP SIGN AHEAD warning sign tells you to:
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A
Increase speed to clear the intersection
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B
Slow down and be ready to stop
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C
Stop immediately where the warning sign stands
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D
Change lanes to the left
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A SIGNAL AHEAD warning sign means:
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A
Traffic signals are permanently disabled
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B
A traffic signal is ahead and you should be ready to stop
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C
You may ignore the next signal if the road is clear
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D
Only pedestrians must obey the next signal
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A steady red traffic signal means:
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A
Stop
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B
Proceed if turning right
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C
Speed up before the light changes
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D
Yield only to vehicles on your right
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means:
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A
The signal is changing from green to red
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B
You must always continue through the intersection
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C
The intersection is uncontrolled
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D
Only pedestrians must stop
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A steady green traffic signal lets you proceed only after:
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A
You honk to warn pedestrians
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B
You check that the intersection is clear and yield as required
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C
You wait for a green arrow
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D
All vehicles behind you have stopped
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal requires you to:
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A
Slow down and continue without stopping
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B
Stop, yield, and proceed when the way is clear
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C
Turn only in the direction of the flash
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D
Treat it as a green light
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic signal means:
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A
Stop and wait for a green light
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B
The road is closed
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C
Slow down and proceed with caution
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D
You have protected right-of-way
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