DC DMV Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions
Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on District of Columbia driving rules, including DC parallel parking curb distance, Solid-Next-to-Broken yellow, steady yellow light and pedestrian in crosswalk. 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 Quick Test Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- DC Parallel Parking Curb Distance
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Steady Yellow Light
- Pedestrian in Crosswalk
- White Arrow Lane Marking
- Icy Road Technique
- Red Curb in DC
- Alley Entry in DC
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Bicyclist Following Distance
- Diamond Warning Sign
- Left Turn Requirement
- Railroad Crossing Without Signals
- Solid White Lane Line
- Skid Recovery
- Blue Traffic Sign
- DC Roundabout Entry
- Broken White Line
- Work Zone in DC
- Green Arrow Signal
- Emergency Vehicle Stopped
- Solid White Stop Line
- Following Distance
- Speed Limit Sign
- Horn Use in DC
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When parallel parking, how close must your vehicle be to the curb?
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A. Within 12 inches
Drivers must park close to the curb to avoid blocking traffic.
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What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
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C. Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side
Drivers may pass only when the broken yellow line is on their side.
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What must a driver do when a pedestrian is using a crosswalk?
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C. Yield the right-of-way
Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.
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What does a red curb indicate?
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C. No stopping or parking
Red curbs prohibit stopping, standing, or parking.
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What should you do before entering a roadway from an alley?
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B. Yield to all traffic
Drivers entering from alleys must yield to roadway traffic.
Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers
Every question in Quick Test, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When parallel parking, how close must your vehicle be to the curb?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches
Why: Drivers must park close to the curb to avoid blocking traffic.
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Q2. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side
Why: Drivers may pass only when the broken yellow line is on their side.
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Q3. What should you do when approaching an intersection with a steady yellow light?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if it is safe
Why: A steady yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red.
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Q4. What must a driver do when a pedestrian is using a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q5. What does a white arrow painted on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Required direction of travel
Why: White arrows guide drivers on required movements.
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Q6. What is the safest action when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Icy roads greatly reduce traction and require slower driving.
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Q7. What does a red curb indicate?
Correct answer: No stopping or parking
Why: Red curbs prohibit stopping, standing, or parking.
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Q8. What should you do before entering a roadway from an alley?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Drivers entering from alleys must yield to roadway traffic.
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Q9. 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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Q10. What should you do when following a bicyclist?
Correct answer: Allow extra space
Why: Bicyclists need space to ride safely.
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Q11. What does a diamond-shaped road sign generally indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of potential hazards.
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Q12. What is required when making a left turn at an intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Drivers must yield before making left turns.
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Q13. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with no signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must watch and listen for trains at crossings.
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Q14. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q15. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q16. What does a blue traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Motorist services
Why: Blue signs provide service-related information.
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Q17. What should you do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic in the roundabout.
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Q18. What does a broken white line between lanes allow?
Correct answer: Lane changes when safe
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q19. What should you do when driving through a work zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and stay alert
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q20. What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: A protected turn is allowed
Why: A green arrow allows a protected movement.
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Q21. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must give space to emergency responders.
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Q22. What does a solid white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop at an intersection
Why: Drivers must stop behind the stop line.
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Q23. What is the safest following distance in normal conditions?
Correct answer: At least three to four seconds
Why: The DC driver manual uses a three-to-four-second following distance. Leave more space in bad weather and behind large vehicles.
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Q24. What does a posted speed limit sign show?
Correct answer: The maximum lawful speed
Why: Speed limit signs indicate the legal maximum speed.
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Q25. When should you use your vehicle horn?
Correct answer: To warn of an immediate hazard
Why: The horn should be used only to prevent danger.