2024 District Of Columbia Permit Test 8

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for District Of Columbia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/district-of-columbia/car.

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1. At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Explanation
At a yield sign, you must slow down or stop, if necessary, and give the right-of-way to crossing or merging vehicles. Yield the right-of-way to any cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.

2. This sign is used to warn drivers:

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Explanation
This sign indicates that the right lane on a multilane roadway ends ahead. Traffic in the right lane must merge left.

3. Changing from one lane to another is best done:

Explanation
You should always change lanes gradually and carefully. Only change lanes when necessary. Every lane change increases the possibility of a traffic accident.

4. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

Explanation
When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.

5. You may not park within ____ of an alley entrance, public driveway, or private driveway.

Explanation
Vehicles, occupied or not, may not stand or park within five feet of an alley entrance, public driveway, or private driveway.

6. If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Explanation
Pumping the brakes is generally the best way to stop a car in an emergency. The car will stop quickly and you will also be able to continue steering.

7. This sign means:

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Explanation
Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This sign tells drivers the direction in which they must drive when turning onto a one-way street.

8. When you are being tailgated:

Explanation
If you are being tailgated by another driver and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce your speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down abruptly as this will only increase the risk of your vehicle being hit from behind.
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