District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are 18 years old or younger, with a full license with conditions under the grad program, what is the latest time you can drive on a weekend? 0.88 0.92 0.96 0.96 1.00

2. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

3. When driving in rain, you must Use parking lights. Use no lights. Use high beam headlights. Use low beam headlights.

4. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, use: The lane closest to the left curb. Any lane as long as it is safe. The lane closest to the right curb. Any lane that is not occupied.

5. What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog, dust or precipitation occurs? Try not to drive until conditions improve. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision.

6. If you have to wait for a space to enter a freeway: Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap. Maintain speed and force other drivers to make a gap. Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

7. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means: The traffic signal is broken. Driving conditions are dangerous. You do not have to come to a complete stop. The same thing as a stop sign.

8. What function does a red lane use signal provide? Show a lane you can use for a left turn. Show a lane you should drive on. Show a lane you should get out of as soon as safely possible Show a lane you should not drive on.

9. Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills. True. False.

10. Which of the following road rules about turning is not correct? When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply. When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left. When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

11. Which of the following substances can impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (duii)? Alcohol, including beer, wine and other liquor. A controlled substance, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines. An inhalant, such as glue or paint All of the above.

12. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

13. Which of the following road surfaces freezes first? A bridge. An intersection. A tunnel

14. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle: Unless the vehicle has airbags. Unless you are in the back of a pickup. At all times. Only if you are on a highway.

15. What should you do if your car has stalled on railroad tracks and you see a train coming. Get out of the car and run down the tracks away from the train, in the same direction the train is traveling. Get out of the car and run down the tracks toward the train, in the opposite direction the train is traveling. Put the car in neutral, open the door, and start pushing it off the tracks Beep your horn to let the engineer know you have a problem. Keep trying to restart the car so you can drive off the tracks.

16. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

17. You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. you should: Stop and wait for the light to change. Make a u-turn-- the intersection is closed. Prepare to stop-- the light is about to turn red Drive carefully through the intersection.

18. The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment: Depends on the amount of alcohol in your blood stream. Is less if you were only drinking beer. Is greater if you were drinking whiskey or hard liquor Is less if you were only drinking wine.

19. 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.

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

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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.