District of Columbia DMV Driving Test

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1. Hydroplaning' is best described as: Your tires throwing water to the rear, causing problems for following vehicles. Your tires pushing water out of their paths. Your tires actually floating on a film of water Your tires causing sheets of water to splash on passing vehicles.

2. Many crashes are caused by Yielding the right of way. Driving too fast for conditions. Checking mirrors and blind spot. Having a 4 second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.

3. Studies show that when worn, seat belts: Increase your chances of fatality in a crash. Reduce your chances of serious injury in a crash. Reduce your chances of damage to your car in a crash. All of the above.

4. Which item below is not one of the 4 major components off driving? Buying a car. Making a decision. Letting others know what you are going to do Looking and seeing. Thinking and deciding.

5. When in travel lanes on the roadway: You may stop to let out passengers. Don't stop for any reason. keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. You may stop to look up an address You may make a u-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

6. If you become drowsy while driving, you should: Take some 'stay-awake' drugs. Take a break. Try to fight it.

7. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. False. True.

8. If you need to make a u-turn, you must not Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Do it on a curve or near the crest of a hill Give a turn signal.

9. When driving in rain, you must Use parking lights. Use no lights. Use high beam headlights. Use low beam headlights.

10. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

11. ____ are the most common devices used to guide drivers through work areas. Barricades, boxes, and temporary walls. Barricades, cones and drums. Cones, drums, and parked vehicles None of the listed answers.

12. What is the most important aspect of looking and seeing while driving? Driving in well-lit areas. Having clear weather conditions. Having a clean windshield Your eyes. Your mind.

13. The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are: The immediate left of the cab. Directly behind the body. Both the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

14. Before backing up, you should: Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed. Flash your lights. Turn your head and look through the rear window. Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed.

15. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

16. Which of the following should you do before every trip to ensure your safety? Adjust your mirrors. All of the listed answers are correct. Check your brake lights and turn signals Check the outside condition of your vehicle. Fasten your seat belt.

17. If your vehicle is disabled, you should: Activate parking lights or emergency flashers. if you have them, use flares, a reflective triangle, or something else to make your vehicle highly visible. All of the listed answers. None of the listed answers Move all 4 wheels off the roadway. Tie a handkerchief or white cloth to the antenna or raise the hood.

18. In which of the following ways can drinking alcoholic beverages affect you? Gives you a feeling of false confidence. All of the above. Slows your reaction time. Impairs your thinking ability.

19. What should a driver do before approaching the exit? Do not approach the lane closest to exist until you meet a gap in traffic. Speed up to 55 mph. Get into the right hand lane Slow down to 25 mph. None of the answers listed.

20. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. if the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: You are only allowed to make right turns in this area. You are not allowed to pass in this area. You are in a 'passing zone' and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.