District of Columbia
Driving Practice Test

Welcome to the sample Washington DC Driving Test Practice page. This site is offered to help you practice and prepare for your written driver’s test when applying for a driver’s license in the state of District of Columbia. The official Washington DC Drivers Test is comprised of 25 questions and you must answer 80% of them correctly to pass. There is a 60-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 25

A learner's instructional permit is valid for the following length of time:

one year

90 days

two years

three years

2 / 25

Which of the following is NOT true regarding winter driving conditions?

the stopping space needed between you and the car in front of you is longer on ice and packed snow

ramps and bridges freeze first before highways and roads

four-wheel drive vehicles slide on ice and snow at normal speeds

snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways at normal speeds

3 / 25

What are the requirements for those that must ride in a child safety seat?

all children under 10 years old

all children under 5 years old

all children under 8 years old, unless 4'9" or taller

all children under 10 years old, unless 5' or taller

4 / 25

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:

start braking early when you come to an intersection or a stop

follow other vehicles closely to get better traction

use cruise control to keep constant speed

as long as you have a front wheel drive vehicle you can drive normal posted speeds

5 / 25

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:

windshield wipers

parking lights

emergency flashers

headlights

6 / 25

At a crosswalk:

construction workers must yield to you

only yield to pedestrians with a guide dog

you must yield to pedestrians

pedestrians must yield to you

7 / 25

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

in both directions may pass

either lane may pass as long as it is clear

next to the broken line may pass

next to the solid line may pass

8 / 25

Which of the following sign types is NOT a standard regulatory sign?

four-sided, white speed limit sign

three-sided, white yield sign

six-sided, yellow do not enter sign

eight-sided, red stop sign

9 / 25

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light indicates that you may:

not turn in that direction until the light turns green

turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic

turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop

just yield to any oncoming cars

10 / 25

What must vehicles do to be granted right-of-way in a funeral procession?

have headlights and emergency flashers on

funeral processions are never granted right-of-way

none of these answers are correct

following in a line of 10 cars or more

11 / 25

What is the proper method to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp?

go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible

speed up and looking for any possible spot in traffic

use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic

go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway

12 / 25

What does this sign mean?

business area

nothing special

pedestrian crossing

school crossing

13 / 25

Drivers need to know signs by their standard colors. Which color is used for stop or prohibition?

yellow

orange

brown

red

14 / 25

When you are driving at a slower speed than the flow of traffic on a highway that has two or more lanes in your direction, you should:

move to and stay in the left lane

move to and stay in the right lane

keep changing lanes

use your high beams when driving at night

15 / 25

A stop sign with this added to it means:

all traffic approaching this intersection must stop

road ahead is for one-way traffic only

slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection

stop only when pedestrians are present

16 / 25

What is the height requirement for a child no longer ride in a child safety seat?

4'9"

4'2"

5'9"

4'1"

17 / 25

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the use of a cell phone while operating a vehicle?

if you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making the call

keep your telephone conversations long to avoid highway fatigue

use a hand-held cellular phone while driving

reduce your speed while talking on the phone

18 / 25

You need to use a turn signal, arm or hand signal, or both, continuously for at least __________before turning.

250 feet

150 feet

100 feet

50 feet

19 / 25

When driving at night you should:

increase your following distance

look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle

chew gum to stay awake

always use your high beams

20 / 25

An example of the text presented on a route marker sign would be:

school zone

Interstate 495

railroad crossing ahead

Bethesda 80 miles

21 / 25

If your car starts to skid, you should take your foot off the gas and:

stay off the brake and steer in the direction of the skid

brake hard and steer to the right

stay off the brake and steer off the road

brake hard and steer off the road

22 / 25

MVA will suspend the license of any driver who:

fails to meet the attendance requirement for school

refuses to submit to a test to determine BAC

regularly follows the speed limit in school zones

is over 18 and uses a hands free cell phone

23 / 25

What does this sign mean?

traffic must merge right

fewer lanes ahead

left lane ends

highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways

24 / 25

When displayed on the rear of a vehicle, the sign shown indicates:

the vehicle is traveling 25 mph or less

the driver of the vehicle has a CDL

the vehicle is being drawn by an animal

the vehicle makes sudden stops

25 / 25

When approaching or driving through a construction work zone, you should never:

watch carefully for construction vehicles entering the flow of traffic

reduce your speed

weave from lane to lane

watch for slower speed limits

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How To Get A District of Columbia Drivers License

In District of Columbia, driver’s licenses are administered by the District of Columbia Division of Motor Vehicles. If you operate a motor vehicle on roadways in District of Columbia, you must possess a driver’s license. Drivers who are under the age of 18 will participate in the Graduated Driver License Program. Within this, drivers who are between the ages of 16 and 18 will apply for a Level One Learner’s Permit. Candidates must undergo a District of Columbia Driver Education Certificate (Blue Certificate) stating that they passed a certified District of Columbia Driver Education Course.dditionally, candidates must have their driver license application signed by a sponsor. This sponsor assumes liability for any damages suffered due to the minor’s negligence. Sponsors may be one or both of the parents of the minor, a legal guardian, or is a person deemed “acceptable to the Secretary of Transportation or the Chief of Driver Services.” Within six months of the issuance of the Level One Learner’s Permit, sponsors must certify that the minor has driven 50 hours, within this 10 hours of nigh time driving. Additionally, minors may not have any passengers in the car other than an adult supervisor and one other passenger.After six months, minor drivers may drive unsupervised between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. There are some restrictions and variations for minors being able to drive within the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, including school, work and church related activities. When a candidate is 17 years old but not yet 18 years old, and they have held a Level One Learner’s Permit they may apply for a Class D Operators License. In addition, the candidate may not have had any issues while driving such as having their license suspended, nor may they have had a sponsor revoke their endorsement.

Candidates are eligible to take the road test 10 days after passing the rules test.

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How To Pass the District of Columbia Driver's License Test

As you prepare for your driver’s test, some helpful things to keep in mind:

Practice safe driving. With your Level One Learner’s permit, take advantage of the 50 hours of training to prepare for your test with your sponsor
Be sure that your vehicle is properly insured prior to taking your driving test, including the ability to provide documentation for proof of insurance.

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Take sample rules tests that are available on this site as well as on the District of Columbia Division of Motor Vehicles site
Inspect your car the night before the road exam to make sure all turn signals, brakes, reverse lights and gears are working properly
Study the District of Columbia Driver’s Manual

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District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Information

The State of District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles provides oversight and administration for the CDL requirements and testing in District of Columbia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmv.dc.gov/service/obtain-commercial-driver-license

Phone: 202.737.4404

Find a Washington DC DMV Location here: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/washington-dc/

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