2024 District Of Columbia Permit Test 19
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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9. Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
Explanation
Pennant-shaped signs usually indicate no passing zones. Text will also be on the sign to confirm that it is a no passing zone.
10. Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.
Explanation
Drivers must be especially careful when driving near a cyclist and should maintain a safe operating distance between their vehicle and the cyclist.
11. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
Explanation
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in the blood. The higher the BAC number, the more impaired a person is.
12. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Explanation
When you see an emergency vehicle using its lights or hear it using its siren, you must immediately pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop.
13. Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a drug offense, even if it is not driving-related.
Explanation
Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a drug offense, even if it is not driving-related.
14. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
Explanation
If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
15. Collisions are more likely to happen when:
Explanation
Collisions are more likely to happen when one driver moves faster or slower than the other vehicles on the road. Driving faster than other traffic increases your chance of being involved in a collision. Driving more slowly than other traffic is also dangerous because it can increase the risk of a rear-end collision with your vehicle or cause other drivers to swerve to avoid hitting you.
16. If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:
Explanation
