DC DMV Practice Knowledge Test
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light has changed to
yellow - CORRECT ANSWERS You should come to a safe stop and
wait for the light to turn green
Bicyclists - CORRECT ANSWERS Should follow the same laws as
drivers
To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first - CORRECT ANSWERS
Steer in the direction of the skid
It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during
daytime as - CORRECT ANSWERS You cannot see as far ahead at night
If you are driving and need to use a cell phone to make a call or send a text
message you should - CORRECT ANSWERS Pull off the road safely
and stop
When parking on a hill, you must turn your front wheels away from the curb
and bring the near side front wheel into contact with the curb - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
Your driver license cannot be suspended for failure to pay child support -
CORRECT ANSWERS False
How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 5 feet
, When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Speed up on the entrance only after you have
found a gap in traffic
If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of
Columbia, you will be responsible for providing your valid driver license,
vehicle registration and proof of insurance. - CORRECT ANSWERS
True
In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for -
CORRECT ANSWERS Moving traffic violations
In the District, it is illegal to stop a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS On
a sidewalk
How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 10 feet
If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Obey the traffic officer
You have a valid District of Columbia learner permit. To drive a vehicle you
must: - CORRECT ANSWERS Have a person that is 21 years or older
with a valid driver license seated beside you wearing a seatbelt
You must make a full stop - CORRECT ANSWERS When there is a stop
sign, When there is a flashing red traffic light, When emerging from an alley,
driveway or private road into a street
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light has changed to
yellow - CORRECT ANSWERS You should come to a safe stop and
wait for the light to turn green
Bicyclists - CORRECT ANSWERS Should follow the same laws as
drivers
To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first - CORRECT ANSWERS
Steer in the direction of the skid
It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during
daytime as - CORRECT ANSWERS You cannot see as far ahead at night
If you are driving and need to use a cell phone to make a call or send a text
message you should - CORRECT ANSWERS Pull off the road safely
and stop
When parking on a hill, you must turn your front wheels away from the curb
and bring the near side front wheel into contact with the curb - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
Your driver license cannot be suspended for failure to pay child support -
CORRECT ANSWERS False
How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 5 feet
, When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Speed up on the entrance only after you have
found a gap in traffic
If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of
Columbia, you will be responsible for providing your valid driver license,
vehicle registration and proof of insurance. - CORRECT ANSWERS
True
In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for -
CORRECT ANSWERS Moving traffic violations
In the District, it is illegal to stop a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS On
a sidewalk
How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 10 feet
If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Obey the traffic officer
You have a valid District of Columbia learner permit. To drive a vehicle you
must: - CORRECT ANSWERS Have a person that is 21 years or older
with a valid driver license seated beside you wearing a seatbelt
You must make a full stop - CORRECT ANSWERS When there is a stop
sign, When there is a flashing red traffic light, When emerging from an alley,
driveway or private road into a street
