DC DMV Permit Practice Test 4 (District of Columbia)

Question 1:

If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, which of these actions should you take first?

Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.

Swerve into the lane next to you.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 2:

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

Question 3:

What does a red arrow on a traffic light mean?

You may proceed slowly through the intersection.

You must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

You may turn in the direction of the arrow.

You must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until a green light or arrow light goes on.

Question 4:

Drivers may legally block an intersection:

under no circumstances.

only during rush hour traffic.

only after entering the intersection on a green light.

Question 5:

When passing you should NOT:

leave less than 4 feet of space between your vehicle and the vehicle you are passing.

signal left to let others know that you will be pulling out.

look in your rearview mirrors and glance over your shoulder before pulling out to pass.

go far enough past the vehicle you are passing so that you can see the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror.

Question 6:

Night driving can be more difficult because:

the ratio of motorcyles to cars is much higher at night.

vehicle operators tend to drive faster at night.

speed limits do not apply at night.

visibility is reduced.

Question 7:

This sign means:

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

Roundabout ahead. Slow down.

The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.

Question 8:

It is legal to make a left turn at a red light after stopping if:

you are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.

you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

you yield to all other traffic at the intersection before proceeding.

Question 9:

This sign indicates that:

there is a steep hill ahead.

trucks are merging from the right

there's a side road ahead

Question 10:

This road sign means:

No parking

Detour ahead

Road construction ahead

Stop

Question 11:

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

brown and white.

black and orange.

green and white.

Question 12:

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

always stop.

cross the tracks as slowly as possible.

yield to all trains at the crossing.

speed up to beat the train.

Question 13:

If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.

steer right

None of the other answers is correct.

steer left

stay in the center of your lane

Question 14:

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 15:

What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Eating before or while you drink.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Drinking coffee.

Question 16:

When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

drive with the flow of traffic.

maintain a constant speed.

drive faster than the flow of traffic.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Question 17:

This sign warns drivers that:

they must turn either to the right or left.

there is a double curve ahead.

there is a winding road ahead.

Question 18:

This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions

None of the above

Question 19:

This road sign means:

A road joins from the right

All traffic must go straight ahead

All traffic must turn right

Question 20:

If your car goes into water, you should:

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

call the fire department immediately.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

Question 21:

Warning signs normally are:

rectangles.

triangles.

diamond-shaped.

Question 22:

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

sound your horn.

look towards the left side of the road.

stay calm and get out of the aggressive driver's way.

call the police immediately.

Question 23:

This road sign means:

Divided highway ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

Four-lane traffic ahead

Question 24:

To drive defensively, you must:

avoid scanning the road ahead.

keep one hand on the steering wheel.

keep your eyes moving.

Question 25:

If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway, you should:

go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

use the right turn signal, check your mirrors and move to the right.

pull over to the right and back up with caution until you reach the exit ramp.

make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.

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