District of Columbia permit test practice

When may a driver enter a marked bicycle lane?

1. AOnly when necessary to turn left or rightCorrect
2. BAt any time if traffic is light
3. COnly during off-peak hours
4. DNever, under any circumstance, even to avoid an obstacle

Why: Drivers should not drive in a bicycle lane except when necessary to turn left or right.

Under a lane use signal, what does a red 'X' mean?

1. AYou must never drive in that laneCorrect
2. BYou may drive in that lane with caution
3. CThe lane is for left turns only
4. DThe lane is closed only to trucks

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

When must a driver come to a complete stop for a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk?

1. AOnly when the pedestrian is visibly running quickly across
2. BWhen the pedestrian is on the driver's half of the roadwayCorrect
3. CJust if a crossing guard happens to be present
4. DOnly during school hours

Why: A driver must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian is on the driver's half of the roadway, or approaching so closely as to be in danger.

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross, what must a following driver do?

1. APass on the right if there is room
2. BSound the horn to alert the pedestrian
3. CNot overtake and pass the stopped vehicleCorrect
4. DPass only after the pedestrian has crossed halfway

Why: A driver approaching from the rear of a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

If a driver exceeds a posted advisory speed sign and then has a crash, what may result?

1. AA written warning only, since advisory signs carry no legal force by themselves
2. BA ticket, since exceeding it before a crash is treated as violating the general speed restrictionCorrect
3. CAn automatic license suspension
4. DA mandatory court appearance regardless of fault

Why: Although an advisory speed sign does not carry the force of law, exceeding it before a crash may be concluded as a violation of the general speed restriction, resulting in a ticket.

Before changing lanes on an interstate, what should you do in addition to checking your mirrors?

1. AGlance over your shoulder to check your blind spotCorrect
2. BFlash your high beams twice very quickly in warning
3. CSound your horn
4. DSlow to half your current speed

Why: You should check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder before changing lanes.

How does wet pavement affect vehicle handling, according to the manual?

1. AIt has no effect if tires are new
2. BIt only affects handling above 70 mph
3. CIt is more difficult to hold the road on curves and it takes longer to stopCorrect
4. DIt reduces overall braking and stopping distances noticeably shorter than usual

Why: On wet pavement, it is much more difficult to hold the road on curves and it takes a longer distance to stop.

What should a driver never do when approaching a right turn near a bike lane?

1. ASignal the turn very early and clearly before slowing down quite significantly
2. BMake a right turn across the path of bicycle traffic without merging safelyCorrect
3. CSlow down before turning
4. DCheck mirrors before turning

Why: Drivers must merge safely with bicycle traffic and should not make right turns across the path of bicycle traffic.

Under the GRAD schedule, during July and August, what hours apply to provisional license holders?

1. AEveryday, 6:01am to 9:00pm
2. BEveryday, 6:01am to 11:59pmCorrect
3. CWeekends only, 6:01am to 11:59pm
4. DNo driving hour restrictions apply

Why: During July and August, provisional license holders may drive everyday from 6:01am to 11:59pm.

A driver who wants a license to operate a motorcycle must also read which additional publication?

1. AThe Motorcycle Operation ManualCorrect
2. BThe Commercial Driver License Manual
3. CThe Vision Zero Safety Guide
4. DThe DC Pedestrian Handbook

Why: Motorcycle applicants must read the Motorcycle Operation Manual in addition to the standard driver manual.