District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. When following another vehicle you should use: Low beams. Parking lights. High beams.

2. Most signs used in street and highway work areas are what? Blue and diamond-shaped. Orange and diamond-shaped. Orange and square-shaped Yellow and diamond-shaped.

3. A pedestrian using a white cane possibly tipped with red is usually A schoolchild. Blind. A crew person A flagger.

4. Traffic signs and pavement markings must be: Followed only when there is other traffic. Always obeyed. Used as a guide only. Followed only when a police officer is present.

5. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes. Accelerate to gain better traction.

6. When you are being 'tailgated' If there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right. All of the above. Never slow down quickly. If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

7. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Honk the horn so other drivers notice you.

8. What are some preventative measures to help avoid being hit from the rear? Signal ahead of time for turns, stops, and lane changes. All of the answers listed. Be sure that you always stop gradually instead of slamming on your brakes Make sure that your brake lights are clean and functional. Check your rear view mirror consistently so that you are aware of traffic behind you.

9. What does this sign mean?

The road ahead is closed. The road ahead is under repair. There is a roundabout ahead There is a railroad crossing ahead.

10. How old do you have to be to obtain a provisional license in the district of columbia? At least 15 years, six months old. At least 16 years, six months old. At least 16 years old None of the answers listed. At least 15 years old.

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

12. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks All 3 choices.

13. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

14. 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.

15. To help prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate, you should Take stimulants. Keep shifting your eyes. Talk on a cell phone Change lanes frequently.

16. Regulatory signs are: Yellow. White. Green.

17. 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.

18. Select the statement below that is false: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their bac. If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first. Drinking 3 drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours.

19. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Headlights. Parking lights. Emergency flashers.

20. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

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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.