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Free District Columbia DMV Permit Practice Test Three 2026

Avg. pass rate on our DC tests: 55%.
Average pass rate for this test: 52%.
Moderate
6 min
70% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>10%
80-89=>18%
70-79=>27%
60-69=>24%
<60%=>22%
Avg. first-try score: 70%

The nation’s capital is infamous for its bureaucracy and red tape, but getting your District of Columbia learner’s permit shouldn’t be complicated. First and foremost, you need to have a keen understanding of traffic laws and safe driving practices. You don’t have to go to Georgetown for this type of education. There are many on-line resources that you could use, but your best choice is one that delivers an optimal learning experience.

Among the multiple requirements for receiving a learner’s permit, you must demonstrate your understanding of driving skills by passing the official driver’s knowledge test. Our free District of Columbia DMV Permit Practice Test enhances your understanding with reliable information to help you satisfy this requirement. The knowledge test requires you to answer 80% of the 30 correctly to earn a passing score. With adequate preparation, this score is well within your reach, but you should proceed carefully. The official knowledge test may contain questions that are not clearly worded or may require you to work through complex scenarios. You need to make sure the answers you submit are supported by undisputable logic.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Road Signs
Skidding & Braking
Curves & Hills
Free District Columbia DMV Permit Practice Test Three 2026
DC DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 DC Driver Handbook
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About the District of Columbia learner permit

The Permit Practice Test outperforms any other resource because it is interactive and addresses your deficiencies. It is based on the most recent District of Columbia DMV driver’s manual (District of Columbia DMV Handbook (DC Driver's Manual) 2026) and up to date as of January 2026. The practice test includes 20 multiple-choice questions to assess your readiness and fill your knowledge gaps. If you submit an incorrect answer, the test provides a detailed explanation of the correct one. It contains all the information you need to know to make the answer correct. This feature sets it apart from a study guide as a superior learning resource. Study guides only teach you to memorize the answer to a question but fail to explain what you don’t understand. This approach may force you to make educated guesses on difficult questions. Don’t get lost in the fog! The practice test is the premier resource for reaching your potential.

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