2024 District Of Columbia Permit Test 8

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. Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

Explanation
Before you drive, always fasten your seat belt and make sure all your passengers are using seat belts or child restraints. Studies have shown that if you use seat belts, your chances of being hurt or killed in a traffic crash are greatly reduced. Children age 12 and under should always ride properly restrained in a rear seat. Never put a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag.

18. 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.

19. Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Explanation
Signs that are brown indicate areas of cultural and historical significance or of public recreation. They can be a helpful resource when traveling in unfamiliar locations.

20. This bicyclist is signaling:

maryland-bycicle turn left
Explanation
Bicycles do not have turn signals so bicyclists use hand and arm signals to alert other drivers to their intentions. If a bicyclist puts their left arm straight out, they are signaling that they intend to turn left.

21. This sign means:

new-york-two way traffic
Explanation
This sign warns of two-way traffic ahead.

22. If you find yourself in a skid:

Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, do not use the brakes. Braking could make the skid worse.

23. Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians if they are walking against the traffic light.

Explanation
You must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Be aware of the possibility that pedestrians may misjudge traffic signals and cross against a light.

24. This sign means:

illinois-merging lanes
Explanation
This sign warns that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane.

25. This white sign means:

alabama-railroad crossing
Explanation
When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. Let any trains pass before you proceed.
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