Slow down and do not use your brakes.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

District of Columbia Car Driving Permit Test-18 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

Challenge them.
Get out of their way.
Speed up.

Q.2

Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle
Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
Both of the above

Q.3

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
Tells you about road construction ahead.

Q.4

When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.
Approaching vehicles might not see you.
Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

Q.5

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

Q.6

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
All of the above.

Q.7

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
Back up slowly.
Not move until another driver waves you on.

Q.8

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
Passing is not allowed from either direction.

Q.9

When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should slow down, look, and listen.

True
False

Q.10

This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.
The lane must turn right.
A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

Q.11

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while driving.

Q.12

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

Yellow
White
Yellow and white
Yellow, white, and black

Q.13

This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.
A police officer is ahead.
A parking attendant is ahead.

Q.14

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Q.15

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change.
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
Drive carefully through the intersection.
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

Q.16

As a pedestrian, you should:

Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Q.17

If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

Steer to the right.
Steer to the left.
Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral.

Q.18

If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you are responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

True
False

Q.19

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Q.20

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

Q.21

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect.
Turn your steering wheel into traffic.
Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
Release the steering wheel.

Q.22

This sign means:

Slow down; curving road ahead.
Slow down and do not use your brakes.
Slow down; slippery when wet.

Q.23

There may be times whenmph is too fast for drivers to safely operate their vehicles.

True
False

Q.24

This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

Q.25

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should slow down, look, and listen.

This yellow sign means:

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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

This sign tells a driver that:

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

As a pedestrian, you should:

If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you are responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

This sign means:

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

This sign means:

There may be times whenmph is too fast for drivers to safely operate their vehicles.

This sign means:

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

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