DC DMV Drivers Test Flashcards

DC DMV Driver's Test Flashcards

35. Points: What is the penalty if you get 12 or more points

on your driver license?

Acceptable Answers:Your driver's license will be revoked

for six months

• Turn On Read: When can you turn right at a red light?Acceptable Answers:If there is no sign prohibiting itAfter

coming to a complete stop

24. Accidents: What should you do if a vehicle is

approaching you head-on in your lane?

Acceptable Answers:Slow down immediatelyPull to the

right

31. Child Restraint: Children in which of the following

categories must be placed in an approved child passenger restraint device?

Acceptable Answers:Children age three or under

49. Speed Limits: What is the maximum speed limit when

driving on a regular DC highway?

Acceptable Answers:30-50 miles per hour

34. Wet Brakes: What should you do if your brakes get

wet?

Acceptable Answers:Drive slowly in low gear and apply

brakes lightly

Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill with a curb facing

downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?Toward the curb (right)

48. Flooded Engine: What should you do if your engine is

flooded?

Acceptable Answers:Press the gas pedal to the floor and

keep it there, turn the ignition key for 10-15 seconds, and when the engine starts, release the gas pedal

10. Police: If stopped by DC police, what information are

you responsible for providing?

Acceptable Answers:Proof of insurance, driver license,

vehicle registration

13. Driver Distractions: Can emotions like anger or

depression affect your driving?

Acceptable Answers:Yes, emotions can affect your driving

22. Steering Fails: What should you do if the steering fails

while you're driving?

Acceptable Answers:Ease up on the accelerator, wait until

the vehicle slows down and gently apply the brakes to avoid changing direction.

29. Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill with a curb

facing uphill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

Acceptable Answers:Away from the curb (left)

42. Lane Changing: What does it mean when a road is

marked in lanes?

Acceptable Answers:You must stay in one laneMust not

move from one lane to another unless you can do so safelySignal your intention to change lanesSlow down and move to another lane when there is a disabled vehicle on the roadway

Right Of Way: What must you do when you are entering a

road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?

Acceptable Answers:Yield to vehicles already on the main

roadYield to pedestrians on the main road

43. Headlights: In which of the following situations should

you switch from high-beams to low-beams?

Acceptable Answers:When following a vehicle at a distance

of 300 feet or lessAt least 500 feet before approaching an oncoming vehicle

• Pedestrians: When must you yield to pedestrians?Acceptable Answers:At all times except where traffic

officers or traffic control devices control traffic

30. School Crossing Guard: When do you have to obey the

direction of an authorized school crossing guard?

Acceptable Answers:At all times

41. Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on

a truck or other large vehicle?

Acceptable Answers:Directly behindIn frontOn either side

• Brake Failure: What should you do if your brakes fail?Acceptable Answers:Pump brake pedal several timesApply

the emergency brakeShift into a lower gear

14. Expressway Driving: Should you maintain your speed,

speed up or slow down when moving toward an exit ramp?

Acceptable Answers:Do not slow down until you have

moved onto the exit ramp

20. Accident: Which of the following is the most common

kind of motor vehicle accidents?

Acceptable Answers:Rear-end collisions

18. Skidding: What should you do to control a vehicle in a

skid?

Acceptable Answers:Take your foot off the gasDo not use

your brakesSteer in the direction of the skid

47. Seat Belts: What is an example of a penalty for not

having your seat belt properly buckled? (Passengers and drivers)

Acceptable Answers:2 points on your license

• Seat Belts: What is the correct way to use a seat belt?Acceptable Answers:Shoulder and lap belt together

6. Speed Limits: What is the speed limit when driving on

DC city streets?

Acceptable Answers:25 miles per hour

25. Right Of Way: Who has the right-of-way in the following

scenario: A car going straight ahead or the one that wants

to make a left turn?

Acceptable Answers:The vehicle going straight

38. Roundabout: Who has the right of way when

approaching a roundabout?

Acceptable Answers:Traffic already in the traffic circle

3. Highway Hypnosis: What can you do to avoid highway

hypnosis?

Acceptable Answers:Avoid staring; keep your eyes

shiftingKeep the inside of the vehicle as cool as possible

28. Motorcycle: When are you allowed to share a lane with

a motorcyclist?

Acceptable Answers:You are not allowed to share a lane

with a motorcyclist.

37. School Bus: When don't you have to stop for a school

bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm extended?

Acceptable Answers:When you are driving on the opposite

side of a divided highway

27. Trucks: What does it mean if a truck driver blinks the

lights after you pass?

Acceptable Answers:It is safe to return to the right lane

• Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery?Acceptable Answers:When it first starts to rain

8. Changing Lanes: At what distance should you signal

your intention to change lanes?

Acceptable Answers:At least 300 feet

• Following Distance: What is the "four-second rule"?Acceptable Answers:The amount of time you should allow

between you and another vehicle for safety

7. Cell Phone: When are you allowed to use a cell phone

when driving in DC?

Acceptable Answers:With a hands-free device

• Backing Up: What should you do when backing up?Acceptable Answers:Turn your head and look over your

right shoulderCheck the side and rearview mirrors

33. Driver License: Which class of license-A, B, C or D-is

intended for a non-commercial operator driver license?

Acceptable Answers:D

21. Lane Changing: Which lane should slow moving traffic

travel in?

Acceptable Answers:Right lane

Points On Your License: What is against regulations in the

District of Columbia?Having something attached to or hanging from the rear view mirror while driving

• Passing: What is it legal to do on one-way roads?Acceptable Answers:To pass on either the left or right

provided there is room for more than one line of traffic

15. Aggressive Driving: What can you do to protect yourself

from aggressive drivers?

Acceptable Answers:Avoid eye contactDon't challenge

themTry to get out of the aggressive driver's way

45. Speed Limits: What is considered to be just as

dangerous as driving too fast?

Acceptable Answers:Driving too slowly

5. Headlights: Under what circumstances must you use

your headlights when driving?

Acceptable Answers:When rain, mist or snow requires

constant use of windshield wipersWhen visibility is 500 feet or lessOne-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise

36. Fog: Should you use your high-beams or low-beams

when driving in foggy conditions?

Acceptable Answers:Use low beams, they won't cause

glare or reflection that could impair visibility

• Fire: What should you do if there is an engine fire?Acceptable Answers:Turn off the engine, don't open the

hood and shoot the fire extinguisher through louvers, radiator or from the underside of the vehicle.

26. Emergency Vehicle: When an emergency vehicle

approaches from in front or behind you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do?

Acceptable Answers:Pull over to the right edge of the

roadway and stop

39. Road Conditions: Which parts of the road are more

likely to freeze first in cold weather?

Acceptable Answers:Areas like bridges and underpasses

17. Night Driving: What can you do to help ensure safe

driving at night?

Acceptable Answers:Don't stare at the headlights of

oncoming vehiclesUse the edge line as a guide to maintain your lane

• Fire: What should you do if there is a fire in the vehicle?Acceptable Answers:Park in an open area

32. Learner Permit: What are the restrictions if you are

under age 21 and have a learner permit?

Acceptable Answers:Must be accompanied by another

driver who is at least 21 years old, has a valid full driver license and is seated next to you in the passenger front seat.