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2024 District Of Columbia Permit Test 4

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Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

17. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.

18. An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

An arrow painted on the pavement within a traffic lane indicates that drivers in the lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow. Drivers should follow directions given by any traffic signs or signals before proceeding in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Stop sign ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Construction ahead.

A round sign always indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

20. A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A broken yellow centerline means that a driver may cross the centerline to pass another vehicle on the left as long as there is no oncoming traffic. Drivers should never cross a solid yellow centerline in order to pass.

21. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Avoid sudden stops.

Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.

Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.

All of the above.

Stopping suddenly can make it difficult for drivers behind you to avoid a rear-end collision. When stopping, release the accelerator to allow your vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal by applying steady pressure, activating your brake lights and causing the vehicle to stop smoothly.

22. When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

Before passing, you must make sure the passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal to show you are going to change lanes.

23. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Increase

Maintain

Vary

Reduce

When turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.

No U-turn.

Two-way left turn.

Minimum speed limit.

No parking.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. Wherever this regulation sign is posted, U-turns are not permitted.

25. If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.

Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.

Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

If possible, try to only deal with one roadway hazard at a time. If you want to pass a pedestrian but an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass. You may then pass the pedestrian if it is safe to do so.

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