District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a ____ path than its front wheels. Faster. Longer. Shorter. Slower.

2. When should you have your headlights on? You should turn your headlights on any time it is between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise or during the day if you can't clearly see at least 500 feet down the road. You should turn your headlights on any time it is between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. You should turn your headlights on at night You should turn your headlights on during the day if you can't clearly see at least 500 feet down the road. You should turn your headlights on any time it is between sunset and sunrise.

3. What speed, in miles per hour, is the max unless posted in a dc alleyway? 10 25 15 5

4. When is it safe to pass another vehicle? When driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles. Whenever signs and/or roadway markings permit passing other vehicles. When entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.

5. When completing an emergency roadside stop, it is not necessary to put on your parking brake. False. True.

6. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

7. When facing a red signal, can you turn right? No, it is never permitted to turn right on a red signal. Yes, and you may assume right of way over other traffic. Yes, but you must yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and all other traffic None of the listed answers.

8. When may you make a left hand turn on red? When you have stopped, and checked for pedestrians and traffic. When it isn't posted no left on red. When you are in the crosswalk when the light turns You may never make a left on red.

9. When driving on an interstate Signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Stop in the breakdown lane if you are tired. You should change lanes often. You should always use cruise control.

10. Highway hypnosis' is a driver condition that can result from: Frequent rest stops. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. Too much sleep the night before your trip. Short trips on expressways.

11. Select the statement below that is true: People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication. Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication. Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water. Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication.

12. On some roads, lanes reserved as only bus are intended for Bicycles only. High-occupancy vehicles (hovs) only. Trucks only Buses only (with a few exceptions).

13. As fog can greatly reduce visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic signals, you should: Drive cautiously and reduce speed. All answers are correct. Use low headlight beams to better illuminate the road and objects Do not use your high headlight beams.

14. If a turnabout is necessary, where should a driver start to turn on the road? From the middle of the road. Simply proceed backwards until the vehicle can exit the close quarters. The extreme right side of the road None of the answers listed. Ten feet from the left side of the road.

15. Roads become very slippery: For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm. The day after it rains. When it has been raining for an hour or more. Right after the rain has stopped.

16. Studies show that when worn, seat belts: Increase your chances of fatality in a crash. Reduce your chances of serious injury in a crash. Reduce your chances of damage to your car in a crash. All of the above.

17. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

18. Orange construction signs warn you: Of workers and road equipment ahead. That there are driver services ahead. Of an accident ahead. That you will have to come to a complete stop shortly.

19. When leaving alleys or driveways: Stop before driving onto the sidewalk to sidewalk area. Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk area. Drivers should increase speed to get into the flow of traffic safely

20. 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.

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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.