Rubbernecking (the practice of slowing down to look at collisions or other out-of-the-ordinary things) contributes to traffic congestion and should be avoided.

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should shift to a low gear before going down a steep hill. You should also follow farther behind the vehicle in front of you than you normally would. Quick stops should be avoided. Unless you have antilock brakes, pump the brakes to slow or stop.

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

Motorcycles can stop quickly and following them too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist. If the motorcyclist makes a mistake, you need to have enough time and space to avoid a crash.

A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.

They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles.

A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.

They brake more slowly than motor vehicles.

You should always signal when turning, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping so that other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians will know your intentions.

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

Stopping suddenly can make it difficult for drivers behind you to avoid a rear-end collision. When stopping, release the accelerator to allow your vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal by applying steady pressure, activating your brake lights and causing the vehicle to stop smoothly.

Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.

Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.

Instructions given by police officers directing traffic always override posted traffic signals and signs. Follow the officer's instructions.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

If a traffic signal is displaying a steady red arrow, traffic in the indicated lane may not proceed in the direction shown by the arrow. Drivers must come to a full stop and wait for a green signal to proceed.

Drivers cannot turn in the indicated direction.

Drivers may turn in the indicated direction after coming to a complete stop.

Drivers may turn in the indicated direction.

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2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 15

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for District Of Columbia please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/district-of-columbia/car.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 15

1. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

2. When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

3. It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:

4. You should signal continuously while turning because it:

5. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

6. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

7. A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:

8. A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Insurance is Mandatory in District Of Columbia

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 15

1. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

2. When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

3. It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:

4. You should signal continuously while turning because it:

5. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

6. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

7. A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:

8. A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Insurance is Mandatory in District Of Columbia

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?