2026 District Of Columbia DMV Permit Test 21 (20 Questions And Complete Answers)
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You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
1. Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.
2. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
3. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
1. Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.
2. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
3. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:
1. Just the windshield.
2. All windows.
3. Just the windshield and passenger window.
1. Just the windshield.
2. All windows.
3. Just the windshield and passenger window.
All windows.
To avoid being blinded by the glare of oncoming headlights:
1. Focus your eyes on the centerline of the road.
2. Glance to the right side of the road.
3. Focus your eyes straight ahead.
1. Focus your eyes on the centerline of the road.
2. Glance to the right side of the road.
3. Focus your eyes straight ahead.
Glance to the right side of the road.
Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. If there is no oncoming traffic.
4. If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. If there is no oncoming traffic.
4. If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.
No.
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
1. Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
2. Keep a steady pace.
3. Stay in the driver's blind spot.
4. Honk to let them know you are there.
1. Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
2. Keep a steady pace.
3. Stay in the driver's blind spot.
4. Honk to let them know you are there.
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
1. There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
2. There are pedestrians crossing.
3. You are turning right.
4. You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
1. There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
2. There are pedestrians crossing.
3. You are turning right.
4. You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:
1. Wait for the green light before proceeding.
2. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
3. Stop before crossing the intersection.
1. Wait for the green light before proceeding.
2. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
3. Stop before crossing the intersection.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
1. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
2. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
3. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
4. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
1. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
2. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
3. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
4. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:
1. Using your rearview and side mirrors.
2. Using your rearview mirror.
3. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
1. Using your rearview and side mirrors.
2. Using your rearview mirror.
3. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
Distracted driving may be caused by:
1. Eating, drinking, or smoking.
2. Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
3. Changing a radio station or CD.
4. All of the above.
1. Eating, drinking, or smoking.
2. Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
3. Changing a radio station or CD.
4. All of the above.
All of the above.
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