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DC DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free District of Columbia driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the DC DMV Driver Manual. This test leans on Driver Information: Emergencies (2), Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving (2), and Driver Information: Road Conditions and Following Distance (2). It starts with this question: "How far behind a truck can its rear blind spot reach?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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How far behind a truck can its rear blind spot reach?

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  1. Question 1: How far behind a truck can its rear blind spot reach?

    • A. Up to 20 feet
    • B. Up to 50 feet
    • C. Up to 200 feet
    • D. Up to 1,000 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Sharing the Road

  2. Question 2: You take the wrong exit on an interstate. What should you do?

    • A. Make a U-turn across the median to go back
    • B. Stop on the shoulder and reverse to the exit you missed
    • C. Continue off the ramp and find a way back on
    • D. Back up carefully along the ramp to the highway

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving

  3. Question 3: During what hours may a learner permit holder drive?

    • A. 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • B. 6:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
    • C. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • D. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Types of Driver Licenses & Permits

  4. Question 4: Your accelerator pedal sticks. Which is part of what the manual tells you to do?

    • A. Steer off onto the grass without slowing down
    • B. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road
    • C. Turn the ignition to the lock position right away
    • D. Pump the gas pedal several times to free it up

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  5. Question 5: Which of these does the manual list as a factor in your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

    • A. The color of the drink you order
    • B. How quickly you drink
    • C. The time of year you're drinking
    • D. Whether you drink at home or out

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Introduction: Vision Zero and Sharing the Road

  6. Question 6: What does a white "X" with the letters "RR" painted on the road mean?

    • A. No parking in the road
    • B. The right lane ends soon
    • C. Railroad tracks are ahead
    • D. A rest area is coming up

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Signals, Signs and Markings: Traffic Signals

  7. Question 7: As little as how much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups?

    • A. Four feet
    • B. Six inches
    • C. One inch
    • D. Two feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Road Conditions and Following Distance

  8. Question 8: How long do points stay active on a DC driving record?

    • A. Ten years
    • B. Five years
    • C. One year
    • D. Two years

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Important Things to Know

  9. Question 9: To start parallel parking, how far from the parked car in front should you line up?

    • A. 2 to 5 feet away
    • B. Less than 1 foot away
    • C. 10 to 15 feet away
    • D. 6 to 10 feet away

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Parking Rules

  10. Question 10: Hitting a solid object at 60 mph is like falling off a building of how many stories?

    • A. 5 stories
    • B. 10 stories
    • C. 25 stories
    • D. 3 stories

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  11. Question 11: How does the manual describe driving a motor vehicle in DC?

    • A. As a right every resident has at 16
    • B. As a right that can never be taken away
    • C. As a right once you pass the knowledge test
    • D. As a privilege, and not a right

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: General Laws and Crashes

  12. Question 12: What is the minimum age for a DC learner permit?

    • A. 16
    • B. 15
    • C. 15 and a half
    • D. 17

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Types of Driver Licenses & Permits

  13. Question 13: Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?

    • A. At the base of the fire
    • B. At the car's hood latch
    • C. At the smoke above it
    • D. Up into the flames

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  14. Question 14: Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on DC city streets?

    • A. 20 mph
    • B. 25 mph
    • C. 30 mph
    • D. 15 mph

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  15. Question 15: What does a broken yellow center line mean?

    • A. Traffic on this road moves in one direction only
    • B. Only drivers on the side of a solid line may pass
    • C. Passing is not allowed in either direction
    • D. Passing on the left is allowed in either direction when clear

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Pavement Markings

  16. Question 16: Research cited in the manual found driver inattention was a factor in what share of crashes?

    • A. Close to 25 percent
    • B. Less than 5 percent
    • C. Fewer than 20 percent
    • D. More than 50 percent

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Distraction, Fatigue and Road Rage

  17. Question 17: Which does the most to improve traction and stopping on ice and snow?

    • A. Chains
    • B. Four-wheel drive
    • C. Snow tires
    • D. Radial tires

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Road Conditions and Following Distance

  18. Question 18: What does an eight-sided sign always mean?

    • A. Stop
    • B. Yield
    • C. Warning
    • D. School

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Signals, Signs and Markings: Signs

  19. Question 19: An experienced cyclist can reach what speed?

    • A. 10 to 15 mph
    • B. 40 to 50 mph
    • C. 20 to 30 mph
    • D. 5 to 10 mph

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Sharing the Road

  20. Question 20: You test directly with DC DMV and want to use a DMV road test vehicle. What applies?

    • A. No fee, but only drivers under 21 are allowed to use one
    • B. An extra fee, and you must reserve the car a week ahead
    • C. No extra fee, but you sign a Consent, Waiver and Indemnity form
    • D. It's available for road tests booked through a third party

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver License Examination Process

  21. Question 21: A car ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What should you do?

    • A. Pass it with care
    • B. Pass it on the left
    • C. Honk, then go around
    • D. Don't pass it

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Right-of-Way and Pedestrians

  22. Question 22: Entering an interstate, what should you do about the solid lines between the ramp and the interstate?

    • A. Use them as a place to stop and wait
    • B. Don't cross them
    • C. Cross them only if traffic is light
    • D. Cross them as soon as you see a gap

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving

  23. Question 23: Which of these helps you get better gas mileage?

    • A. Driving at high speeds
    • B. Accelerating gradually
    • C. Making many short trips
    • D. Braking hard at each stop

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

  24. Question 24: You must back out of a garage or driveway. What may be needed first?

    • A. Relying on the inside rearview mirror and nothing else
    • B. Backing out quickly so passing traffic can't reach you
    • C. Getting out of the car to make sure nothing is behind it
    • D. Sounding the horn once before you start to roll back

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Safe Driving Practices

  25. Question 25: On a two-lane highway, within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing may you not pass?

    • A. 200 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 500 feet
    • D. 300 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

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