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District of Columbia (DC) DMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick District of Columbia permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the DC DMV Driver Manual. They come mostly from Driver Information: Sharing the Road (2), Traffic Rules (2), and Signals, Signs and Markings: Signs (1). You begin with: "As little as how much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups?" Each answer is explained.

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

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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: 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

  2. Question 2: How soon after sunset must your headlights be on?

    • A. Fifteen minutes after sunset
    • B. One hour after sunset
    • C. Half an hour after sunset
    • D. Right at sunset

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where do you stop?

    • A. In the intersection
    • B. Wherever you can see best
    • C. Before the stop sign
    • D. After the sign, at the corner

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: What color are work zone warning signs usually?

    • A. Orange
    • B. Green
    • C. Yellow
    • D. Blue

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: How much more likely is death in a crash at 60 mph than at 20 mph?

    • A. Twenty times
    • B. Three times
    • C. Eight times
    • D. Twice

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Traffic Rules

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: What happens if you build up 10 or 11 points?

    • A. You get a written warning in the mail
    • B. Your license is revoked for six months
    • C. Your license is suspended for 90 days
    • D. Your license is suspended for 30 days

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Important Things to Know

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: What is the minimum time before your road test appointment that you should arrive?

    • A. 30 minutes
    • B. 10 minutes
    • C. 5 minutes
    • D. 1 hour

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver License Examination Process

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