Hardest Questions (District of Columbia) (District of Columbia) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, drivers should:

keep a constant speed.

apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.

slow down.

Question 2:

This road sign means:

There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right

Question 3:

When they see this sign, drivers:

should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.

need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.

should not speed up or brake quickly.

Question 4:

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.

They give directional information.

Blue indicates road user services.

Question 5:

Regulation signs normally are:

white triangles.

green rectangles.

white rectangles.

Question 6:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 7:

BAC is expressed in:

percentage of alcohol to blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

Question 8:

Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Warning signs (diamond)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Question 9:

Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols.

green; white

blue; white

white; black

Question 10:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 11:

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Only if the light is green.

Yes.

Question 12:

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

No.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

Question 13:

When other vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, you should:

maintain your speed and proceed through the intersection.

come to a complete stop and wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection.

watch for vehicles coming from the right and yield the right-of-way, then proceed when safe.

increase your speed and get through the intersection.

Question 14:

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 15:

Where are yield signs usually placed?

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.

Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.

Question 16:

You can pass on the right:

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

Question 17:

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

All of the above.

Question 18:

If a vehicle is coming towards you at night with its high beams on, making it hard to see the road ahead, you should:

look straight ahead towards the middle of the lane.

look ahead towards the left edge of your lane.

look ahead towards the right edge of your lane.

Question 19:

Drivers should not sound their horn when:

near blind pedestrians.

visibility ahead is limited.

they may hit another vehicle.

Question 20:

Speed limit signs are:

service signs

regulation signs (regulatory signs)

warning signs

Question 21:

This sign warns drivers that:

the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.

there is a winding road ahead.

there is a double curve ahead.

Question 22:

When is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Whenever signs and/or markings permit passing other vehicles.

When you are entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.

When you are driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles.

Question 23:

What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

Question 24:

What does this sign indicate?

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.

Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.

Question 25:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 26:

When a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light, __________ must yield the right-of-way.

the pedestrian

the driver

both

whoever is slower

Question 27:

If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:

apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.

pump the brakes.

hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.

Question 28:

When driving in foggy weather, drivers should:

put their lights on low beam.

put their lights on high beam.

put their emergency flashers on.

Question 29:

This road sign means:

Crossroad

Hospital parking ahead

Merge

Question 30:

The octagonal shape is used:

for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.

exclusively for stop signs.

to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.

Question 31:

Broken yellow lines:

separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

indicate you are in a no passing zone.

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 32:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 33:

When driving through a curve, you should:

speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.

stay near the right of your lane.

maintain constant speed.

slow as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Question 34:

This sign means:

divided highway ahead.

narrow bridge ahead.

road construction.

lane ends, merge left.

Question 35:

This road sign means:

Low clearance

Do not enter

A steep grade is ahead

Question 36:

A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Drive with caution.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

Question 37:

This road sign means:

Divided highway ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

Four-lane traffic ahead

Question 38:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 39:

This white sign means you:

may turn left on a green light when it is safe to do so.

may turn left only on a green arrow.

must wait for the solid green light before you turn left.

Question 40:

This sign warns drivers that:

they cannot go straight ahead.

they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.

a shared lane starts ahead.

Question 41:

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

move to another lane if possible.

activate your stop lights.

brake suddenly.

Question 42:

A driver distraction is anything that:

causes aggressive behavior while driving.

causes excessive concentration while driving.

takes the attention away from driving.

Question 43:

This road sign means:

Lane reduction - the left lane ends soon

Highway entrance ramp ahead

Lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

Question 44:

When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:

parking lights.

low beam headlights.

high beam headlights.

Question 45:

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 46:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 47:

When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

Question 48:

When a driver has their left arm and hand extended upward, the driver plans to:

go straight ahead.

turn right.

turn left.

come to a stop.

Question 49:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 50:

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat the intersection the same as:

a yield sign.

a stop sign.

a warning sign.

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