US District Of Columbia DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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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

Is it legal to turn right on red?

A) only at night

B) yes without stopping

C) never

D) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

Question 2

What is tailgating?

A) slow driving

B) using high beams

C) parking far

D) following too closely (major crash cause)

Question 3

When must you wear a seatbelt?

A) never required

B) only on highways

C) only at night

D) always, driver and passengers

Question 4

What is the move-over law?

A) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

B) drive faster past

C) honk at police

D) no such law

Question 5

How far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) 10 feet

B) at least 100 feet

C) no signal needed

D) 500 feet

Question 6

What does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) pass anytime

B) no passing from either side

C) bike lane

D) HOV lane

Question 7

What does a broken yellow line mean?

A) crosswalk

B) passing allowed when safe

C) stop line

D) never pass

Question 8

What is hydroplaning?

A) engine flooding

B) brake failure

C) tires lose grip on wet roads

D) tire pop

Question 9

What should you do if your car skids?

A) jerk wheel hard

B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

C) slam brakes

D) close eyes

Question 10

What is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) move car to hide

B) drive away

C) stop, check injuries, call 911

D) argue first

Question 11

Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes briefly

B) yes at night

C) only Sundays

D) no, keep 15 feet clear

Question 12

What does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) stop now

B) speed up

C) hospital near

D) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

Question 13

How much space to pass a bicycle?

A) at least 3 feet

B) 1 foot

C) 6 inches

D) 10 feet

Question 14

What is distracted driving?

A) only eating

B) any activity taking attention off driving

C) only texting

D) daydreaming only

Question 15

What is the penalty for first DUI?

A) Nothing happens

B) a warning only

C) license suspension, fines, possible jail

D) free class

Question 16

When must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) never

C) only babies

D) until 18

Question 17

What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) always stop

B) speed through

C) let others go first, then proceed

D) honk first

Question 18

Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) pedestrians in crosswalks

B) trucks only

C) always cars

D) bicycles

Question 19

What should you do at a yellow light?

A) always speed up

B) always slam brakes

C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

D) ignore it

Question 20

What is defensive driving?

A) tailgating

B) fast driving

C) anticipating hazards and staying ready

D) night only

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