Free DMV Practice Tests for District of Columbia

Never park on any bridge or elevated structure.

Parking in a disabled person parking space is allowed if you have affixed to the lower left corner of your license plate a handicap parking decal.

When parking on a hill outside of business or residential districts, you must park off the roadway and your vehicle must be visible from at least 200 feet in either direction.

Having something attached to or hanging from the rear-view mirror while driving is against the regulations in the District of Columbia.

Merging traffic sign.

Merging traffic from the right is just ahead.

Reverse turn. The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The reverse turn sign is used to mark a road with two turns in opposite directions.

Like the steady yellow signal, the yellow arrow means that the signal is changing. The protected turning period is ending. The purpose is to provide time for approaching traffic to stop safely and to clear other vehicles from the intersection before the light turns red.

You must stop if you can do so safely.

Factors affecting blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels include:

• How quickly you drink
• Body weight
• Alcohol concentration
• Medications

BAC does not depend on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink, how physically fit you are, or how well you can hold your liquor. Food in the stomach causes alcohol to be absorbed more slowly, slowing down the rate and the amount of intoxication. The kind of food is not a primary factor.

Try to do as little backing as possible. Backing a motor vehicle requires skill and good judgment.

Never back up fast or far – instead, find a way to turn around.

Never back out or into an intersection – instead, turn into a side street and turn around there or drive around the block.

Never overdrive your headlights. Keep your speed low enough to be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead.

If you accumulate 10 or 11 points, your DC license will be suspended, and you will lose your driving privileges for a period of 90 days.

Maintain a slow speed upon exiting a roundabout. Always indicate your exit by using your right turn signal. On roundabouts having a wide roadway, watch for vehicles to your right, including bicycles, whose paths you may cross while exiting.

Remember, do not change lanes in the roundabout. Exit in the lane you entered.

You may proceed if the alternating flashing red lights have been turned off. Proceed with caution.

When you hear or see authorized emergency vehicles, such as police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, you must yield the right-of-way and immediately drive to the curb and stop. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed. Never stop in an intersection or roundabout.

After you pass a truck, maintain your speed.

Many accidents are caused by motorists making a quick lane change in front of a truck, then suddenly slowing, or stopping because of traffic congestion, not allowing the truck driver time to readjust.

Remember, do not overreact. Do not steer sharply off the road.

Grip the steering wheel tightly and let the vehicle slow gradually. Look for a safe place to drive off the road. Wait until the vehicle is almost stopped. Signal a turn to the right and pull the vehicle safely onto the shoulder.

This question asked what is generally wrong.

This is a curve sign together with an advisory speed sign.

Advisory speed signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background and often are shown under a warning sign.

Advisory speed signs are posted along portions of highways to warn you that conditions may often make it unsafe to drive faster.

Although an advisory speed sign does not have the force of law, if you exceed it and have an accident, it may be concluded that you violated the general speed restriction and are subject to a ticket.

How to protect yourself from aggressive drivers:

• Get out of the way and let an aggressive driver pass.
• Do not challenge an aggressive driver.
• Avoid eye contact.
• Always be a courteous driver.

Look over your shoulder in the direction you want to move. Be sure no one is near the left or right rear corners of your vehicle. These areas are blind spots. To see the blind spots, you must turn your head and look.

The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the highway. When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.

Before starting, you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian.

If you run off the road, do not panic. Take your foot off the accelerator. Brake carefully or not at all. Grip the steering wheel tightly. Do not try to get back on the roadway until you have the vehicle completely under control. Speed should be 15 mph or less. Look for traffic behind you and beside you. Then turn the wheels sharply toward the roadway.

Remember, you may use your horn when it is reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation. Do not use your horn around horses.

It is a traffic offense to scare horses or stampede livestock.

This question asked when you should NOT use your horn.

Signal well in advance for stops, turns and lane changes. You must use a turn signal, arm or hand signal, or both, continuously for at least 100 feet before turning. Signal for a much greater distance and a longer time interval when traveling at a high speed.

In the horizontal position, rectangular signs usually give directions or information.

You must never drive in a lane under a red X signal.

The signals are used to control traffic flow by reversing lanes direction during different hours of the day. The lanes and their directions may be marked with signs and signals.

If there is a train coming, get out of the vehicle and run along the side of the tracks toward the train, to avoid being struck by the debris from the accident.

If you are driving the vehicle being overtaken, give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle. Do not increase your speed until the passing is completed.