2024 District Of Columbia Permit Test 7
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for District Of Columbia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/district-of-columbia/car.
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17. You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:
Explanation
The only way to avoid the risks of drinking and driving is to decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. Because alcohol affects your judgement, it will be harder for you to make safe decisions after you have started drinking.
18. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign is used with a traffic signal to tell drivers that left-turning traffic does not have the right-of-way and must instead wait for oncoming traffic to clear.
19. Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a drug offense, even if it is not driving-related.
Explanation
Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a drug offense, even if it is not driving-related.
20. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign means that you are approaching an upcoming intersection. Watch carefully for cross traffic.
21. On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:
Explanation
When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.
22. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to leave the road, continue to drive with the wheels off the pavement and reduce your speed by gently applying the brakes. When at a safe speed, turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement. Do not attempt to force your vehicle back onto the pavement by sharply turning the steering wheel.
23. At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:
Explanation
You must use your headlights at any time when conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles and when it may be difficult for other drivers to see you. Always use your low beam headlights if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers.
24. The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
Explanation
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
25. If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Explanation
