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District of Columbia (DC) DMV quick permit practice test 4

Use this 12-question District of Columbia quick test when you only have a few minutes. The questions come from our full tests and lean on Driver Information: Night, Defensive and Highway Driving (3), Driver Information: Safe Driving Practices (2), and Traffic Rules (2). It opens with: "Hitting a solid object at 60 mph is like falling off a building of how many stories?" Explanations follow every answer.

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

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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: 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

  2. Question 2: Per mile driven, how does the fatal crash rate at night compare with the daytime?

    • A. About the same rate as during the day
    • B. About ten times the daytime fatal crash rate
    • C. About half of the daytime fatal crash rate
    • D. About two and a half times higher

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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: What should you do when following a truck at night?

    • A. Turn off your headlights
    • B. Dim your headlights
    • C. Use your high beams to see around it
    • D. Flash your lights so it moves over

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: What do DC regulations say about items hanging from the rear-view mirror while you drive?

    • A. They're allowed if smaller than a fist
    • B. They're allowed if they're parking permits
    • C. They are against DC regulations
    • D. They're allowed if they don't block your view

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Important Things to Know

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: Is it legal in DC to pass on the right on an interstate?

    • A. Yes, but slow vehicles must keep right, so most passing is on the left
    • B. No, passing on the right is never allowed on any DC highway
    • C. Yes, and you may also use the paved shoulder to get around
    • D. Only when the car ahead is slowing down to take a right exit

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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: Why should you never turn the ignition to "lock" while the car is moving?

    • A. It sets off the alarm and flashes the headlights
    • B. It locks the steering, so you lose control
    • C. It drains the battery and can stall the engine
    • D. It turns on the hazard lights and the horn

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driver Information: Emergencies

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: Headlights must be on when you can't clearly see people or vehicles at a distance of how many feet or less?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 1,500 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet
    • D. 800 feet

    Source:DC DMV Driver Manual, Driving Rules

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