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DC DMV driver's license practice test 3

This District of Columbia driver's license test has 25 questions written from the DC DMV Driver Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Driver Information: Emergencies (2), Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving (2), and Driver Information: Road Conditions and Following Distance (2). You begin with: "What is the minimum revocation for a first alcohol-related offense such as DUI in DC?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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What is the minimum revocation for a first alcohol-related offense such as DUI in DC?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the DC DMV Driver Manual.

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  1. Question 1: What is the minimum revocation for a first alcohol-related offense such as DUI in DC?

    • A. 12 months
    • B. 6 months
    • C. 24 months
    • D. 3 months

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Important Things to Know

  2. Question 2: Which side of your vehicle should yellow pavement markings be on?

    • A. Always on your left
    • B. In the middle of your lane
    • C. On both of your sides
    • D. Always on your right

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

  3. Question 3: You're upset or angry and about to drive. What does the manual suggest?

    • A. Play loud music on the way to let off steam
    • B. Calm down first, or let someone else drive
    • C. Call a friend and talk it through while you drive
    • D. Drive a little faster so the trip is over sooner

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

  4. Question 4: How should you protect yourself from an aggressive driver?

    • A. Speed up so they can't get around you
    • B. Tap your brakes hard to make them back off
    • C. Get out of the way and let them pass
    • D. Make eye contact so they know you see them

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

  5. Question 5: Where does the manual say children 12 and under should ride?

    • A. Buckled up in a rear seat
    • B. Anywhere, if belted
    • C. On an adult's lap in back
    • D. In the front passenger seat

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  6. Question 6: About how far does a car traveling 60 mph need to stop, according to the manual?

    • A. About 800 feet
    • B. About 100 feet
    • C. About 366 feet
    • D. About 200 feet

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

  7. Question 7: A vehicle is following you too closely. What should you do?

    • A. Speed up to open the gap
    • B. Brake suddenly to warn the driver
    • C. Slow down and let it pass
    • D. Flash your brake lights over and over

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

  8. Question 8: If a side street meets the main road at a HAWK signal, how is traffic on the side street controlled?

    • A. By a stop sign
    • B. By the same HAWK beacon
    • C. By a yield sign
    • D. By a flashing yellow arrow

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

  9. Question 9: What is the minimum distance before meeting an oncoming vehicle that you must switch to low beams?

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

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

  10. Question 10: Who is responsible for making sure all passengers wear seat belts?

    • A. The car's owner
    • B. The driver
    • C. Each passenger
    • D. Only adult passengers

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  11. Question 11: When making a left turn, which lane should you turn into?

    • A. The right lane going your way
    • B. Any lane that's open
    • C. The lane with the least traffic
    • D. The left lane going your way

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

  12. Question 12: As little as how much water reaching the bottom of a vehicle can cause loss of control or stalling?

    • A. Three feet
    • B. Two inches
    • C. Six inches
    • D. Two feet

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

  13. Question 13: You fail the road skills test. What is the shortest time before you may retest?

    • A. 24 hours
    • B. 14 days
    • C. 72 hours
    • D. 6 months

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver License Examination Process

  14. Question 14: How far in front of the cab can a truck's front blind spot reach?

    • A. Up to 200 feet
    • B. Up to 20 feet
    • C. Up to 5 feet
    • D. Up to 100 feet

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

  15. Question 15: Where should you stand when using a fire extinguisher?

    • A. Upwind of the fire
    • B. Downwind of the fire
    • C. Right beside the tank
    • D. As close as you can get

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  16. Question 16: After passing on an interstate, when should you move back into the lane?

    • A. After you count to two once your car is fully past it
    • B. When you can see the passed car's headlights in your rearview mirror
    • C. As soon as your rear bumper is clear of the other car's front
    • D. When the driver you passed waves or flashes you over

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

  17. Question 17: Vehicles that travel at what speed must show the slow-moving vehicle sign?

    • A. 25 mph or less
    • B. 55 mph or less
    • C. 45 mph or less
    • D. 35 mph or less

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

  18. Question 18: You run off the road. What speed must you slow to (or below) before steering back on?

    • A. 45 mph
    • B. 35 mph
    • C. 25 mph
    • D. 15 mph

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  19. Question 19: For U.S. citizens, how long is a DC learner permit valid?

    • A. One year, and it can be renewed once
    • B. Six months, and it renews automatically
    • C. Four years, like a regular driver license
    • D. Two years, and it can't be renewed

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

  20. Question 20: You're parking on a hill with no curb. Which way should your front wheels point?

    • A. Straight ahead
    • B. Toward the edge of the road
    • C. Toward oncoming traffic
    • D. Toward the center of the road

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Parking Rules

  21. Question 21: How long must a provisional driver be violation free before moving to a full license with conditions?

    • A. 18 consecutive months
    • B. 6 consecutive months
    • C. 24 consecutive months
    • D. 12 consecutive months

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

  22. Question 22: When should you sound your horn?

    • A. To tell a cyclist you're about to pass
    • B. To let a pedestrian know you're coming
    • C. To say hello to another driver you know
    • D. To warn others in an emergency

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

  23. Question 23: In a center lane marked for left turns from both directions, how far may you travel?

    • A. As far as you need
    • B. No more than 50 feet
    • C. No more than 150 feet
    • D. No more than 500 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Pavement Markings

  24. Question 24: At a busy intersection with pedestrian signals and regular traffic signals, what do drivers obey?

    • A. Whichever signal changes first
    • B. Neither, just watch the pedestrians
    • C. The WALK and DON'T WALK signals
    • D. The regular traffic signals

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

  25. Question 25: What does a red "X" signal over a lane mean?

    • A. Never drive in that lane
    • B. Drive in it with caution
    • C. Use it for left turns only
    • D. Move out of it soon

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

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