District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. Driving your motor vehicle in the district of columbia is a ____. Privilege, not a right. None of the listed answers. Right, guaranteed by law Benefit of selective service registration.

2. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks: Require less time to pass on an incline than cars. Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars. Take longer distances than cars to stop. Require less turning radius than cars.

3. When there is not enough room for a u-turn, you should consider making A five-point turn. A three-point turn. A two-point turn A 4-point turn.

4. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. All of the above

5. You must stop at all of the following except A flashing red traffic signal. A stop sign. A steady red traffic signal A flashing yellow traffic signal.

6. ____ are the most common devices used to guide drivers through work areas. Barricades, boxes, and temporary walls. Barricades, cones and drums. Cones, drums, and parked vehicles None of the listed answers.

7. Which of the following is true for those driving with a provisional license? Additional passengers are permitted if they are immediate family (siblings/children/parents). All of the listed answers are true. You are permitted to drive alone You may not drive after 11pm (midnight on weekends and during july/august). Any passenger in the front seat must be a fully licensed driver over 21.

8. If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should: Make a u-turn through the median. Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there. Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit. Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

9. When your vehicle approaches a flashing yellow signal, what action should you undertake? Accelerate quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles. Come to a complete stop. Maintain current driving speed and watch for obstacles Slow down and move forward with caution. Pull over to the side of the road until the area is clear.

10. If you find yourself in a skid Stay off the brakes. Brake abruptly. Brake lightly.

11. While turning left at an intersection, you see a yellow arrow signal. what should you do? Increase your speed. Stop at the signal. Reduce your speed Clear the intersection.

12. Night driving can be more difficult because: You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle. It is more likely to be raining. Your vision is reduced. Cars overheat more at night.

13. If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision. False. True.

14. Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver: Identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accident. Defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion. Defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic. Defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle ahead.

15. If you get sleepy while driving, you should: Move to the right lane and continue driving. Drink coffee to make you stay awake. Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest. Accelerate so you can get to your destination quicker.

16. Drugs may interfere with a person's ability to drive safely: Only when driving at night. Only if the drugs are prescribed by a doctor. Only when taken while drinking And it is important to ask your doctor about any effects that the prescribed drugs may have on your driving ability.

17. A steady yellow light at an intersection means: Yield to other cars. Slow down and prepare to stop. Stop. Go.

18. Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway: Set the parking brake. Check mirrors for traffic. Place your foot on the accelerator.

19. What should you do if your vehicle runs off the road? When breaking, do it carefully or completely avoid it. All of the answers listed. Avoid panicking and remain calm Remove your foot from the accelerator. Make sure you have a tight and strong hold on the steering wheel.

20. If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely Improve traffic flow. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.