Washington DC DMV Practice Test 2024

The Washington DC DMV permit test consists of 30 questions, and you must answer at least 24 questions correctly to get a passing score (80%). The questions in our sample tests are nearly identical to those on the official DC exam.

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What to expect on the official DC permit test

Number of questions:

Correct answers needed to pass:

Passing score:

80%

Minimum age to apply:

16years

Minimum period between attempts:

3days

Questions

Driving defensively is _____.

By driving defensively, you help create a safer road environment for everyone.

What does this sign mean?

This sign warns you that traffic may be merging from the right. Make it easy for merging traffic by either changing lanes or leaving a gap in front of your vehicle.

Which of the following road users is least likely to be affected by side winds?

Driving a car doesn’t mean that you’re safe from side winds. Situations when you’re most likely to be affected by side winds are:

On exposed roads
After overtaking large vehicles
In gaps between buildings or similar

An inexperienced driver stalls at an intersection just ahead of you. What should you do?

Be extra patient when driving close to inexperienced and new drivers as they are new to driving and more likely to make mistakes.

Which car goes first?

Car A is driving on the terminating road and must yield the right-of-way. Of the two remaining vehicles, B should proceed first as B is driving straight ahead while C is turning across the path of B.

Can your license be revoked if your vision significantly worsens?

Your license may be revoked if your vision doesn’t meet the minimum requirements for your license. If your vision significantly worsens, you should take a vision test to ensure you are still fit to drive.

Upon looking in your rear-view mirror, you notice an emergency vehicle approaching with its flashing lights on. What must you do?

Emergency vehicles with flashing lights and/or sirens on have the right-of-way in all situations. Drive to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed you.

What does this sign mean?

The road ahead curves to the right. In this case, the recommended speed for the curve is 40 mph in ideal conditions. The sign varies depending on the direction of the curve.

A motorcyclist has just passed you and cut in sharply. What should you do?

If another vehicle cuts in sharply, ease off the accelerator and drop back to allow a safe following distance. Avoid overreacting by swerving or braking hard as you can lose control of your vehicle or cause a crash.

Which statement is true regarding flaggers in work zones?

Flaggers give out instructions to help guide traffic safely through the area.

Will the road condition and road surface affect the stopping distance?

The condition and surface of the road you are driving on will affect the stopping distance. On dirt, gravel or wet roads, your stopping distance is greatly increased. Try to slow down before reaching a bend or curve on these types of road surfaces to prevent a disaster.

Should you overtake in this situation? The vehicle in front is driving slowly and you are approaching a railway crossing.

As you are close to a railway crossing, you should not overtake under any circumstances. You need to cross the railway crossing after carefully looking toward both sides, which cannot be done while overtaking another vehicle at speed. Trains have large stopping distances and will not be able to stop for a vehicle on the crossing.

Injured persons may be suffering from shock. What signs should you look for?

The effects of shock may be hard to recognize. Look for:

pale grey skin
fast but weak pulse
rapid shallow breathing
sweating
blue lips and fingernails

What does this sign mean?

School zones have a special speed limit. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary - children are unpredictable and can suddenly run out onto the street.

You're turning right at an intersection. What should you especially watch out for?

When turning at an intersection, be aware that you may cross paths with pedestrians on the road you're turning into.

When approaching the intersection, check if there are pedestrians nearby and check once more before turning. Remember to yield to them if needed.

The most dangerous type of collision is a:

A head-on collision is when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions drive straight into each other (front-to-front). Head-on collisions are relatively rare compared to other types of collisions, but they often leave both drivers with severe or even fatal injuries.

Which statement is true regarding braking?

As your brake lights glow, you indicate to traffic behind you that you are slowing down. This acts as a warning to other traffic that you intend to slow down and gives them time to adjust their speed to avoid sharp braking.

Sharp braking can be dangerous as drivers behind you may not have time to brake.

You arrive at a ‘4-Way Stop’ intersection. On your right, a white car reaches the intersection at the same time. Which statement is true?

When two vehicles arrive at a ‘4-Way Stop’ intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.

Should you be prepared to yield even if you have a green light?

Other drivers may do something reckless or illegal. Therefore, you should always be ready to stop even if you have the right-of-way.

What should you do when driving on an interstate highway?

As you’re driving fast, you need to look further ahead to give yourself more time to react and respond to potential hazards.

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