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US District Of Columbia DMV Traffic Laws Test 2

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV District Of Columbia — Traffic Laws DMV — District Of Columbia (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — District Of Columbia State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for District Of Columbia DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — District Of Columbia (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — District Of Columbia.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in District Of Columbia, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV District Of Columbia — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV District Of Columbia — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — District Of Columbia

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In District Of Columbia, how much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 1 foot
B) 6 inches
C) at least 3 feet
D) 10 feet
Question 2
In District Of Columbia, what is distracted driving?
A) any activity taking attention off driving
B) only texting
C) only eating
D) daydreaming only
Question 3
In District Of Columbia, what is the penalty for first DUI?
A) free class
B) Nothing happens
C) a warning only
D) license suspension, fines, possible jail
Question 4
In District Of Columbia, when must children use booster seats?
A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
B) never
C) until 18
D) only babies
Question 5
In District Of Columbia, what does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) let others go first, then proceed
B) honk first
C) always stop
D) speed through
Question 6
In District Of Columbia, who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) trucks only
B) pedestrians in crosswalks
C) bicycles
D) always cars
Question 7
In District Of Columbia, what should you do at a yellow light?
A) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
B) always slam brakes
C) ignore it
D) always speed up
Question 8
In District Of Columbia, what is defensive driving?
A) tailgating
B) fast driving
C) night only
D) anticipating hazards and staying ready
Question 9
In District Of Columbia, how often check mirrors?
A) every 5-8 seconds
B) never
C) only parking
D) once per trip
Question 10
In District Of Columbia, what does a green arrow mean?
A) stop
B) pedestrians go
C) protected turn in arrow direction
D) U-turn only
Question 11
In District Of Columbia, can you cross a solid white line?
A) only trucks
B) discouraged; stay in lane
C) only at night
D) yes freely
Question 12
In District Of Columbia, what is an HOV lane?
A) fast lane
B) trucks only
C) high-occupancy vehicles (2+ people)
D) exit lane
Question 13
In District Of Columbia, what must motorcyclists wear?
A) a DOT helmet (in most states)
B) gloves only
C) Nothing happens
D) sunglasses only
Question 14
In District Of Columbia, what is the hand signal for a left turn?
A) no signal
B) arm down
C) left arm straight out
D) arm up
Question 15
In District Of Columbia, what is the hand signal for a stop?
A) arm up
B) arm straight
C) left arm bent down
D) wave
Question 16
In District Of Columbia, how far park from a railroad crossing?
A) 5 feet
B) 100 feet
C) on the tracks ok
D) at least 15-50 feet (never on tracks)
Question 17
In District Of Columbia, what to do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
A) honk through
B) stop, wait until lights stop
C) speed across
D) zigzag around gates
Question 18
In District Of Columbia, what is black ice?
A) oil spill
B) dark paint
C) thin invisible ice on roads
D) fresh asphalt
Question 19
In District Of Columbia, what lights in fog?
A) high beams
B) no lights
C) hazards only
D) low beams (never high beams)
Question 20
In District Of Columbia, what is the 3-second rule for?
A) safe following distance
B) tire pressure
C) merging speed
D) parking

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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