District of Columbia Car Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

Q.2

You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.
Merge across two lanes at once.
Always stop before entering the highway.

Q.3

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Q.4

Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

Q.5

Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

Take your eyes off the road
Take your hands off the wheel
Take your attention away from the task of driving
All of the above

Q.6

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
Under no circumstances.

Q.7

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.
Move to the left lane.
Yield.
Speed up to pass.

Q.8

You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:

Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
Stop immediately.
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.
Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.

Q.9

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.
Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead.
Use your high beam headlights.

Q.10

Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

Left, your right, then your left again.
Right.
Left.

Q.11

A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

Q.12

All drivers and ____ are required by law to wear seat belts in a moving vehicle while in the District of Columbia.

All passengers
Any front seat passengers
Passengers under the age of 18

Q.13

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

The vehicle has the right-of-way.
Slow-moving vehicle.
Shoulder work ahead.

Q.14

It is illegal for a personyears of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.1 percent.

Q.15

Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

45 miles per hour.
35 miles per hour.
40 miles per hour.

Q.16

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.
Wave your arms.
Use your emergency lights.
Flash your headlights.

Q.17

This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
You have the right-of-way.
You must merge into this lane.

Q.18

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.
At any time.
After changing lanes.
Early enough for others to know your plans.

Q.19

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

Q.20

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Helps you keep up with traffic.
Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.
Allows you to spot upcoming police officers.

Q.21

This sign means:

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.

Q.22

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

Drive with your flashers turned on.
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

Q.23

This sign means:

Watch for bicycles.
Bicycles not allowed.
Bicycle repair shop ahead.

Q.24

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.25

This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

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