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You can’t cruise by the Capitol without a driver’s license. You’ll have to pass some pretty specific tests. We have comprehensive DMV practice tests, information, and handbooks all in one place. The material will give you the confidence you need to walk into the office, pass, and walk out with the freedom to drive around.

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Want to drive tourists in a bus across our nation's capital? Or haul engine parts? We have you covered for all the possible CDL endorsements, including passenger and school busses, doubles/triples, tank vehicles, hazardous materials, or air brake restriction removal. With our exam prep, you'll be fully prepared for the real thing.

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Step 1: Practice Diagnostic & Essential TestsBasics

185 questions + Marathon

Get off to a solid start with key concepts and essential knowledge. Your journey begins here!

Step 2: Practice Road Signs and SituationsIntermediate

265 questions + Marathon

Build confidence with more complex scenarios — tailored to deepen your understanding.

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Step 1: Practice Diagnostic & Essential TestsBasics

Step 2: Practice Road Signs and SituationsIntermediate

Step 3: Practice Fines and Speed LimitsAdvanced

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General Knowledge

Hazardous Materials (HazMat)ELDT

School BusELDT

Passenger VehiclesELDT

Air Brakes

Combination Vehicles

Double/Triple Trailers

Tanker Vehicles

Pre-Trip Inspection

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Step 1: Practice Essential TopicsBasics

Step 2: Practice Lanes and Group RidingIntermediate

Step 3: Practice Fines & Limits and Pass the MarathonAdvanced

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District Columbia Driver's License & Permit FAQ

How Can I Apply for my DC Driver's License? Frequently Asked Questions

What age should I be before applying for a learner’s permit in D.C.?

What documents do I need when I go to apply for my license in D.C.?

Where do I go to apply for a driver's license in D.C.?

How can I contact my nearest D.C. DMV office?

Who should bring me for my knowledge test in D.C.?

Does D.C. require that I get a physical in order to get a license?

Will I need a vision test when I go for my D.C. driver's license?

Where do I go to get my driver’s license picture taken?

What’s the next step after I apply for my D.C. permit?

How Can I Get Ready for my DC Permit Test? Frequently Asked Questions

What should I be studying for the D.C. written test?

What is the best way to study for the D.C. written test?

Will I need driver’s education in order to get a D.C. license?

Where can I get a free D.C. driver's manual?

Should I read the entire D.C. driver's handbook?

Is there a mobile D.C. practice test app for my iPhone/iPad?

List some examples of questions I can expect to see on the D.C. permit test.

How is the D.C. written test graded?

Where can I find free help for my D.C. knowledge test?

Where do I go to take my knowledge test in D.C.?

Got any tips on what to do the night before I get my D.C. license?

How many people pass their written test in D.C. the first time?

How can I tell when I’m ready for the D.C. permit test?

I think I'm ready for my D.C. permit test, what should I do next?

Frequently Asked Questions about Taking Your District Columbia Permit Test

Where do I go to sign up for my permit test in D.C.?

When can I take my D.C. knowledge test?

Are there any specific documents I should have when I go to take my written test in D.C.?

How much will I have to pay for my D.C. license?

Do my parents have to bring me for my knowledge test in D.C.?

What will I need to know in order to pass my D.C. written test?

How many questions are there on the D.C. written test?

What do I need to score in order to pass the D.C. knowledge test?

How many questions can I miss on the D.C. knowledge test?

What common mistakes should I avoid when taking the D.C. permit test?

May I use the D.C. driver's book when I take the actual knowledge test?

Do I get a drug test when I apply for a D.C. license?

Which DMV office is the easiest to go to when taking the D.C. knowledge test?

Where can I see some feedback from people who have already passed their D.C. test?

I failed my D.C. written test, what now?

When is the next time I can take my D.C. written test if I fail?

Can I drive anywhere in D.C. with a learner's permit?

What happens after I pass my permit test in D.C.?

Getting Ready for Your District Columbia Road Test: FAQ

What should I be practicing while getting ready for the D.C. road test?

Can I practice driving anywhere in D.C.?

Where can I find a driving school in D.C.?

What should I bring to the D.C. testing center for the road test?

What will I be asked to perform on my D.C. driving exam?

What is the best thing to do the night before my D.C. road test?

How do I schedule a driving test in D.C.?

Where do I go to take my D.C. driving test?

Will the DMV office let me borrow a car for the D.C. road test?

Taking Your Road Test (Driving Exam) in District Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone take me for my road test in D.C.?

How do I make sure I pass the D.C. road test the first time?

What should I keep in mind when taking my road test in D.C.?