District of Columbia Car Driving Permit Test-8 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.
Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.
Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

Q.2

This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
That the road curves ahead.
About upcoming intersections.
About road construction.

Q.3

Changing from one lane to another is best done:

Quickly and often.
When a car is in your blind spot.
Gradually and carefully.

Q.4

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.
As you approach the deceleration lane.
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Q.5

You may not park within ____ of an alley entrance, public driveway, or private driveway.

10 feet
20 feet
Five feet

Q.6

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal.
Firmly pump your brakes.
Lightly tap the brakes.
Release the brake pedal.

Q.7

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

Q.8

When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
Never slow down abruptly.
All of the above.

Q.9

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
All of the above.

Q.10

This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

Q.11

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
May drive straight through the intersection.

Q.12

The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass another vehicle is to see if:

There is a flashing green light ahead.
The road ahead is straight.
The vehicle ahead signals that it is okay to pass.
There are solid or broken lane markings.

Q.13

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
You signal your intention for three seconds.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.14

In the District of Columbia, if you are traveling on a one-way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one-way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

True
False

Q.15

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign.
A circular green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

Q.16

To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.
Ignore other drivers on the road.
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
Avoid driving during rush hour.

Q.17

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

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
All of the above.

Q.18

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

Q.19

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.
Red.
Green.
Brown.

Q.20

This bicyclist is signaling:

A left turn.
An upcoming stop.
A right turn.

Q.21

This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Intersection ahead.

Q.22

If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.
Stay off the brakes.
Brake abruptly.

Q.23

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

True
False

Q.24

This sign means:

Merge.
Winding road ahead.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Q.25

This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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