2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 24

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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17. When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Explanation
When passing a vehicle that has just parked parallel to the road, you should assume the driver will open the door as you approach. Use extra caution when driving near parked vehicles.

18. It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

Explanation
Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete traffic lane. Two motorcyclists may share a lane, but a car should never try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

19. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

Explanation
A solid line along the side of the road indicates where its edge is, marking the boundary between the travel lane and the shoulder. If the edge line angles toward the center of the road, this means that the road is narrower ahead.

20. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Explanation
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.

21. If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Explanation
If you want to enter the freeway but do not see a space for your vehicle in traffic, slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap. Do not drive to the end of the ramp and wait for a gap or you will not have enough room to accelerate to the speed of traffic before entering the roadway.

22. As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Explanation
You may not know what is on the other side of a hill or just around a curve, even if you have driven the road many times. If a vehicle is stalled just out of sight on the roadway, you must be able to stop. Whenever you come to a hill or curve, adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary.

23. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Explanation
When driving on wet roads, drivers should increase their following distance.

24. What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

Explanation
Yellow lines are used in the center of the road to separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

25. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that has a curb, your wheels should be turned away from the curb. When parking uphill on a street without a curb or when parking downhill, your wheels should be turned toward the curb or edge of the road.
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