District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. If you miss your exit on an interstate, you must Turn back. Cross over. Stop and seek help Continue to the next exit.

2. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

3. What should you do when you have a flooded engine? Press down the gas pedal, and instantly release it. Do not attempt to start the car. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold it down Turn the key in the ignition until the car stops. Pump the gas pedal.

4. What is dependent of a motorist in order for them to drive safely? Avoiding driving while under the influence of drugs. Be healthy and emotionally stable. Not under fatigue Having good vision. All of the answers listed.

5. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

6. If you miss your turn at an intersection, you must ____ and work your way back to where you want to go. Slow down. Make a u-turn. Continue to the next intersection. Stop.

7. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should: Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Honk your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and then enter the intersection.

8. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

9. At a flashing red traffic signal, you must: Blow your horn to alert other cars to your presence as you go through the intersection. Make a full stop. Make a rolling stop and look out for emergency vehicles Slow down and yield to cross traffic.

10. Motorists must do what when there are bicyclists at intersections? Avoid getting in a lane close to them. Do nothing and continue driving as you normally would. Use the horn to alert them of their turn Switch to the left most lane to pass them. Yield the right of way.

11. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

12. If your vehicle is disabled, you should: Activate parking lights or emergency flashers. if you have them, use flares, a reflective triangle, or something else to make your vehicle highly visible. All of the listed answers. None of the listed answers Move all 4 wheels off the roadway. Tie a handkerchief or white cloth to the antenna or raise the hood.

13. What is the dc dmv devoted to doing? All of the listed answers. Promoting a safe driving environment. Providing excellent customer service None of the listed answers. Protecting customer interests.

14. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

15. You are allowed to pass another vehicle on the right When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a right turn. When you are on a hill or curve. When you are entering a tunnel or a bridge When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn.

16. If you become drowsy while driving, you should: Take some 'stay-awake' drugs. Take a break. Try to fight it.

17. 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.

18. You inadvertently drive your vehicle into the side of an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle's owner. you as a driver: Must stay until the police arrive. Must leave a written notice containing your name and address and circumstances of the accident. May go on your way Have done as much as you can.

19. It is very foggy. you should slow down and: Put your lights on low beam. Put your emergency flashers on. Put your lights on high beam.

20. When a vehicle is hydroplaning the: Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain. Tires lose contact with the road surface. Spray from large trucks reduce visibility.

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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.