Free District of Columbia DMV Permit Practice Test 2023 | DC

Based on 2023 DC driver's license manual Available in EN, ES, RU Instant feedback

What to expect on the actual DC DMV exam

• 30questions
• 24correct answers to pass
• 80%passing score
• 16Minimum age to apply

This District of Columbia DMV practice test has just been updated for October 2023 and covers 25 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2023 DC Driver Handbook. By studying and practicing with our online test, you’ll be able to refine your knowledge, review what you know about DC road rules and road signs, and see what else you need to cover before you go for the real test. Just like the real thing, this test is made up of 25 multiple-choice questions. You’ll need to answer at least 20 of the questions correctly to pass the actual exam. Don’t worry if you’re unsure; you can take this practice test as many times as you wish absolutely free of charge. Each time, the questions and answer choices will be randomly shuffled. We also provide a helpful hint and an explanation of the correct answer for each question. At the end of this practice test, you’ll see a button that will allow you to share your results on Facebook and tell your friends about it. Good luck!

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Perfect for

• District of Columbia Learner’s Permit
• District of Columbia Driver’s License
• DC Senior Citizens’ Refresher Test
• DC Driver’s License Renewal.

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List of questions (classic view)

1. A vehicle's tires riding on a layer of water on the road is known as
2. You must use the __________ rule to maintain an adequate distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
3. If you miss your exit on an interstate, you must
4. What does this sign indicate?
5. If an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights or a siren is approaching in your lane, you are required to
6. In the District of Columbia, it is legal to pass __________ on one-way roads, if there is room for more than one lane of traffic.
7. A roundabout is a circular intersection with all traffic moving
8. This sign warns you of a
9. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection at which there are no signs or working traffic lights, you must
10. On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, you must stay in the _________ except to pass.
11. Yellow pavement markings on a divided highway indicate
12. What does this sign mean?
13. When you park your vehicle on a two-way road, you must park parallel to and within_________ of the curb.
14. When parking your vehicle on a downhill grade, you should turn your front wheels
15. To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should _____ when exiting their vehicles on the traffic side.
16. What does this warning sign mean?
17. When you decide to leave an interstate, you must get into
18. If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, you should
19. Which of the following is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
20. What does this pentagonal (five-sided) sign indicate?
21. When you plan to turn, you must use a turn signal, hand signal, or both, continuously for at least _________ before turning.
22. When driving, you must have your headlights on
23. You must stop at all of the following EXCEPT
24. What does this octagonal (eight-sided) sign indicate?
25. District of Columbia traffic law requires that _________ wear seat belts in passenger cars, trucks, tractors, multi-purpose vehicles, or passenger buses.