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DC DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free District of Columbia practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the DC DMV Driver Manual. The sections it covers most are Driver Information: Emergencies (2), Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving (2), and Driver Information: Road Conditions and Following Distance (2). To start, you'll answer this: "You may not make a U-turn on a curve or hill unless other drivers can see your car from at least:" Explanations follow every answer.

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You may not make a U-turn on a curve or hill unless other drivers can see your car from at least:

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  1. Question 1: You may not make a U-turn on a curve or hill unless other drivers can see your car from at least:

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 100 feet
    • D. 1,000 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  2. Question 2: A curve is posted for 35 mph in good weather. What may be a safe speed when it's wet?

    • A. 30 mph
    • B. 5 mph
    • C. 20 mph
    • D. 35 mph

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

  3. Question 3: What is the minimum distance you must signal continuously before turning?

    • A. 50 feet
    • B. 25 feet
    • C. 100 feet
    • D. 300 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

  4. Question 4: You see a flooded road ahead. What should you do?

    • A. Turn around and find another route
    • B. Drive through slowly in a low gear
    • C. Follow the car in front through it
    • D. Cross if the water looks shallow

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

  5. Question 5: What are the cellphone rules for drivers in DC?

    • A. Texting is allowed when traffic isn't moving
    • B. You must be hands-free, and texting is never allowed
    • C. Handheld calls are fine while stopped at a red light
    • D. Only drivers under 18 must stay hands-free

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Important Things to Know

  6. Question 6: Must you follow the directions of a school crossing guard?

    • A. Yes, they can stop and direct traffic
    • B. Only during school hours
    • C. No, guards only direct children
    • D. Only if a police officer is there too

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  7. Question 7: What does a steady yellow "X" signal over a lane mean?

    • A. You may drive in it to make a left turn
    • B. The lane is open to all traffic now
    • C. Move out of the lane as soon as it's safe
    • D. You must never enter that lane at all

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

  8. Question 8: What does the law say about using your turn signal to tell drivers behind you to pass?

    • A. It's allowed at night
    • B. It's allowed on highways
    • C. It's a courtesy
    • D. It's against the law

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

  9. Question 9: You have the right-of-way and others yield it to you. What should you do?

    • A. Wait for a horn signal
    • B. Proceed right away
    • C. Wave them through first
    • D. Honk to thank them

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

  10. Question 10: What does the manual say about pets in the car?

    • A. Keep them away from you and never leave them alone in the car
    • B. Let them get fresh air from the driver's side window
    • C. Leave them inside for short stops with the windows cracked
    • D. Let small pets ride on your lap as long as they stay calm

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

  11. Question 11: Which of these would make your car unacceptable for the road skills test?

    • A. A current registration from a state other than DC
    • B. A rental car listing you as an approved driver
    • C. A spare donut tire on one of the wheels
    • D. A hand emergency brake between the front seats

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver License Examination Process

  12. Question 12: You lose steering and the car heads toward a pedestrian. What should you do?

    • A. Brake quickly with maximum pressure
    • B. Brake gently so the car keeps its direction
    • C. Turn off the engine and coast
    • D. Speed up to get past the pedestrian

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  13. Question 13: Other than the supervising driver, who may ride with a learner permit holder?

    • A. One friend in the back seat
    • B. Up to two passengers under 21
    • C. Brothers and sisters only
    • D. No one

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

  14. Question 14: With no sign posted, you may enter a bus lane to turn when you're within how many feet of the intersection?

    • A. 200 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 400 feet
    • D. 40 feet

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

  15. Question 15: What are rumble strips for?

    • A. They slow cars down only inside school zones
    • B. They show drivers where passing is allowed
    • C. They warn of hazards with the noise your tires make
    • D. They mark the places where you're allowed to park

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  16. Question 16: A police officer waves you through an intersection while the light is red. What should you do?

    • A. Stay stopped until the light turns green
    • B. Follow the officer's direction
    • C. Honk to ask the officer to check the light
    • D. Turn right instead, since the light is red

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

  17. Question 17: You're parking downhill next to a curb. Which way should your front wheels point?

    • A. Toward the curb
    • B. Toward the traffic lane
    • C. Away from the curb
    • D. Straight ahead

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Parking Rules

  18. Question 18: When may you back up on a highway?

    • A. On the shoulder only
    • B. Never
    • C. After a missed exit
    • D. When traffic is light

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

  19. Question 19: A school vehicle is stopped with alternating flashing red lights. What is the minimum distance you must stop from it?

    • A. 10 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 20 feet
    • D. 50 feet

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

  20. Question 20: The manual's road rage tips say not to stay behind the wheel longer than:

    • A. Five hours at a time
    • B. Three hours at a time
    • C. Eight hours at a time
    • D. One hour at a time

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

  21. Question 21: What is the best way to prevent drowsy driving?

    • A. Take stay-awake pills from the pharmacy
    • B. Turn the music up loud for the whole trip
    • C. Drink a large coffee right before you leave
    • D. Get enough sleep before you drive

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

  22. Question 22: Which trip lets a GRAD driver drive during restricted hours?

    • A. Driving to or from work
    • B. Driving home from a movie
    • C. Driving to pick up takeout
    • D. Driving to a friend's house

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

  23. Question 23: When may drivers use a bicycle lane?

    • A. Whenever traffic in your lane is heavy
    • B. Whenever no bicycles are in sight
    • C. To pass slow cars on the right side
    • D. Only when needed to turn left or right

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Pavement Markings

  24. Question 24: To turn left at a two-lane roundabout, which lane should you be in as you enter?

    • A. Either lane
    • B. The left lane
    • C. The outer shoulder
    • D. The right lane

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

  25. Question 25: You're driving slower than traffic on a road with two or more lanes your way. Where should you be?

    • A. On the shoulder
    • B. In the center lane
    • C. In the left lane
    • D. In the right lane

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

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