2023 District Of Columbia Permit Test 20
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. If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
Explanation
Be very cautious any time you encounter an animal on the roadway. Pass the animal slowly to avoid startling or frightening it.
2. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers of an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid collisions and brake damage.
3. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Explanation
A flashing red light at an intersection means drivers are required to come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear. The same is true at a stop sign.
4. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
Explanation
When making any turn, turn from the lane closest to the direction you wish to travel into the first available legal lane. If you are making a left turn from a one-way street, this means that you would make the turn from the lane nearest to the left curb.
5. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign prohibits right turns. You cannot make a right turn at an intersection where this sign is posted.
6. You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
Explanation
You must not drive at a speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent. You must drive at a speed that is appropriate for the area where you are driving, the type and condition of surrounding traffic, the presence of pedestrians, the weather, the quality of the road, and light conditions. You must drive within legal speed limits.
7. The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass another vehicle is to see if:
Explanation
The presence of solid or broken lane markings down the center of a road is the best indication of whether or not passing is permitted in an area. On a two-lane highway, you may not pass another vehicle if your lane is directly next to a solid line. You may not pass within 100 feet of an intersection.
8. Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.
Explanation
