DC DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions
Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on District of Columbia driving rules, including parking uphill without curb, broken yellow line, pedestrian in marked crosswalk and white rectangular regulatory sign. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Parking Uphill Without Curb
- Broken Yellow Line
- Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk
- White Rectangular Regulatory Sign
- Slippery Roadway Technique
- Solid White Edge Line
- Yellow Diamond Warning Sign
- Yield Sign Approach
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Skid Recovery
- Entering Traffic from Parked Position
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When parking uphill without a curb, how should the front wheels be positioned?
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A. Turned toward the edge of the road
Turning wheels toward the edge helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic.
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What does a broken yellow line on the roadway indicate?
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C. Passing is allowed when safe
Broken yellow lines allow passing when it can be done safely.
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What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a marked crosswalk?
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B. Yield and stop if necessary
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
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C. Traffic laws or regulations
White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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What is the safest action when driving on a slippery roadway?
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B. Reduce speed and increase following distance
Slippery roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When parking uphill without a curb, how should the front wheels be positioned?
Correct answer: Turned toward the edge of the road
Why: Turning wheels toward the edge helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic.
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Q2. What does a broken yellow line on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it can be done safely.
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Q3. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary
Why: Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q4. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q5. What is the safest action when driving on a slippery roadway?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Slippery roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
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Q6. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: The outer edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines show the boundary of the travel lane.
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Q7. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking blind spots helps prevent collisions.
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Q8. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Possible hazards ahead
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of upcoming road hazards.
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Q9. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require giving right-of-way when needed.
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Q10. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be alert.
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Q11. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Steering toward the intended direction helps regain control.
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Q12. What should you do when entering traffic from a parked position?
Correct answer: Yield to moving traffic
Why: Drivers must yield before entering traffic from a parked position.