2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 6

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. You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

Explanation
When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out, other drivers are required to stop. This law applies to drivers traveling on both public and private roads.

18. To enter a gap in highway traffic:

Explanation
Whenever you want to change lanes or enter traffic, you must be sure that there are no vehicles in your way in the lane you want to enter. Always check for traffic to the side of and behind your vehicle before you change lanes.

19. When driving in fog, you should use your low beam headlights:

Explanation
You should always use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beam headlights may cause the light to reflect off of the fog and into your eyes.

20. When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Explanation
When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you only have to deal with one of them at a time. For example, when there is a bicyclist on the right that you want to pass and an oncoming car to the left, you should not try to squeeze between both at the same time. Instead, let the oncoming car pass, and then pass the bicyclist.

21. On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

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Explanation
When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.

22. When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Explanation
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Even after the bus begins to move again, do not proceed until you are sure there are no children crossing the road ahead of you.

23. Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Explanation
The faster you drive, the smaller your field of vision becomes. As your speed increases and your field of vision decreases, you must be extra alert to potential hazards.

24. ____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Explanation
Even the smallest amount of alcohol will reduce your concentration, perception, judgment and memory, and your driving skills will suffer. No one can drink and drive safely.

25. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Explanation
When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
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