A broken yellow centerline means that a driver may cross the centerline to pass another vehicle on the left as long as there is no oncoming traffic. Drivers should never cross a solid yellow centerline in order to pass.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

Always be prepared to yield to any oncoming trains before crossing railroad tracks, particularly if there are no lights or gates controlling the crossing. Never start to cross the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side of the tracks. Due to the risk of a vehicle stalling, it is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

The average person’s body will process about one alcoholic drink in one hour. However, many factors play a part in determining how impaired a person will become when consuming alcohol, including the amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and a person’s body weight, food intake, and general health.

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.

If you begin to skid on a wet or icy road, take your foot off the accelerator, stay off the brakes, and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. However, if you have anti-lock brakes, you should apply your brakes firmly and steer straight ahead.

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to the driving lane. Before you return to the driving lane, be sure you have enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

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2025 District Of Columbia Permit Test 23

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 23

1. What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

2. A broken yellow centerline means that:

3. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

4. If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

5. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

6. Your body gets rid of approximately:

7. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

8. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

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 23

1. What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

2. A broken yellow centerline means that:

3. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

4. If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

5. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

6. Your body gets rid of approximately:

7. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

8. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

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 ?