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  • Updated for November 2024
  • Based on official District of Columbia Driver's manual

Free District Columbia DMV Permit Practice Test Three 2024

Comfort, mobility, independence, style – these are just some of the reasons why so many people choose to drive a car. Of course, you need a driver license to do it legally. One of the first steps in getting a license is getting ready for your DC DMV Permit Test. We’re here to help you with it – at no cost. That’s right, we do not charge you money to try our third practice permit test; in fact, you won’t even have to register. What’s more, it follows the same structure as the real DMV test, with similar content based on the new 2024 official District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Manual. It’s always accessible from any computer with Internet access. So why wait? Try it now! For each of the 40 multiple-choice questions on the test, you’ll need to select the right answer out of the four offered. Don’t rush to click an answer; you can think it over and consult our helpful hint. Look at the progress bar on the left side of the page. It works like a traffic light: Green means “That’s right, go ahead,” and red means “Stop, there’s a problem.” If you see the red color on the bar, try reading the explanation of your mistake; it may help in the future. Do the test as many times as you wish to feel confident. If you like our DC permit practice test, why not spread the word – click the “Like” button above and/or tell your friends on Twitter about it. We wish you the best of luck!

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

6 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual DC DMV exam

30

questions

24

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Your ______ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision.
  2. Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
  3. If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should
  4. A vertical rectangular traffic sign usually
  5. This sign warns you
  6. You may not pass another vehicle except
  7. When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier,
  8. If you need to make a U-turn, you must NOT
  9. When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ path than its front wheels.
  10. When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.
  11. Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
  12. Before turning right at an intersection, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching
  13. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
  14. This hand signal indicates that the driver is
  15. If you are going to stop or slow down where other drivers might not expect it, you should __________ to let those behind you know your intentions.
  16. On steep mountain grades, there are __________ that can stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers.
  17. When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should consider making
  18. On a highway or freeway, if you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic, stay in the lane
  19. At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.
  20. When you come to a school bus or church bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers, you must
  21. A flashing yellow light means
  22. If you miss your turn at an intersection, you must _________ and work your way back to where you want to go.
  23. When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
  24. Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to be able to stop your vehicle safely.
  25. When you plan to turn, you must use a turn signal, hand signal, or both, continuously for at least _________ before turning.
  26. A pedestrian using a white cane possibly tipped with red is usually
  27. If your rear wheels start to skid, you must
  28. On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles.
  29. Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct?
  30. This sign is
  31. If you are approaching an intersection and see a steady yellow traffic signal, you must
  32. If a tire blows out, you should NOT
  33. __________ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.
  34. You are allowed to pass another vehicle on the right
  35. When driving, you must have your headlights on
  36. While turning left at an intersection, you see a yellow arrow signal. What should you do?
  37. On some roads, lanes reserved as "Only Bus" are intended for
  38. What does this sign indicate?
  39. If you are signaled by a flagger at or near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must
  40. To help prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate, you should
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