Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Always come to a complete stop first.

District of Columbia Car Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

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.

Q.2

This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right ahead.
Upcoming sharp left and right turns.
Winding road ahead.

Q.3

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers
Human error
Bad weather
Bad roads

Q.4

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

Q.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.

Q.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.

Q.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.

Q.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.

Q.9

This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.
End of construction zone.
School crossing ahead.
Flagger ahead.

Q.10

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Q.11

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
Visibility is better than on pavement.

Q.12

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.
A flashing yellow light.
A solid green light.
A flashing red light.

Q.13

This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.
The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.
Slippery when wet.

Q.14

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True
False

Q.15

This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.
Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.
Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

Q.16

This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Q.17

You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.
Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.
Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.
Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

Q.18

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light
A police officer
A stop sign
A flashing red light

Q.19

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Q.20

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Honk at the officer.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Q.21

You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.
To turn into a driveway.
To pass another car.
Under no conditions.

Q.22

Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.
Privilege, not a right.
Requirement.

Q.23

If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
Stop.

Q.24

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

Q.25

To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
Always come to a complete stop first.

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

This road sign means:

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

This sign means:

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

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

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

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

This sign means:

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

This road sign means:

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

This road sign means:

You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

This sign means:

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

You may cross double solid yellow lines:

Having a driver license is a:

If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

To enter a freeway:

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