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2022 District Of Columbia Permit Test 9

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

1. This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right ahead.

Upcoming sharp left and right turns.

Winding road ahead.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns the driver that there is an upcoming winding road. Speed should be adjusted appropriately.

2. Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

Crashes often occur when one driver does not see another vehicle or when a driver does something unexpected. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent traffic crashes.

3. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.

All of the above.

To prevent hydroplaning, you should ensure that the tires on your vehicle have good tread depth and are inflated to the proper pressure. Reduce the speed of your vehicle when driving in the rain. Hydroplaning occurs most frequently at higher speeds.

One-way traffic.

Divided highway ends.

Two-way traffic.

Keep left.

Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign indicates that the divided highway is about to end.

5. Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

Upon striking an unattended vehicle, stop and try to locate the owner. If you cannot find the owner, leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

6. A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.

Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

If a green arrow is shown with a red light, you can only drive in the direction of the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.

7. When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Drive as you would under normal conditions.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions, you should make speed and directional changes gradually. Never use cruise control when driving on snow or ice because your tires may lose contact with the road and you will lose control of your vehicle.

8. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you are within an intersection, drive through the intersection first and then stop.

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