District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway? Water does not affect cars with good tires. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective. Deeper water is less dangerous.

2. Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic False. True.

3. When a yellow arrow appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane, you should: Be prepared to obey the next signal that appear. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances. Accelerate to complete the turn quicker.

4. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt: Only on the freeway. At all times. Unless you are only driving within city limits. Only when you are driving over 35 mph.

5. Which of the following is the color order of traffic signal from top to bottom? Green, yellow, red. Red, yellow, green. Yellow, green, red Yellow, red, green.

6. Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Indicate no passing zones. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

7. A red arrow on a traffic light means: You cannot turn in that direction. You may turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. You may turn in that direction.

8. Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely, because then they are easier to see. Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to come on when the cyclist slows down. A driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle. A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than one with just one rider.

9. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to: Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve. Slow down before you enter the curve. Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve. Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

10. You may continue carefully through a yellow light if: There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane. There are no pedestrians crossing. You are turning right. You are within the intersection.

11. What is the purpose of a rumble strip? To alert drivers to dangerous intersections or mark the edge of the road. To mark an upcoming exit. To slow the car down if its brakes fail To clean dirt and debris from tires.

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

13. When driving in fog, you should use your ____. Hazard flashers. Parking lights. Low beam headlights. High beam headlights.

14. Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.

15. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

16. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? The pedestrian. Whoever started last. Whoever is slower. The driver.

17. Taking drugs along with alcohol: Is no more dangerous than alcohol by itself. Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive. Increases the risk of causing a crash. Has no effect on your general driving ability.

18. You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. you should: If possible move your vehicle off of the travelled portion of the roadway. Not move your vehicle under any circumstances. Wait until the police arrive before you move your vehicle None of the above.

19. Which of the following is not a wheel or rim issue? All of the other listed answers. Bent or cracked rims. Loose lug nuts Rust around wheel nuts.

20. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down, honk your horn and proceed through the crossing.

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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.