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DC knowledge test: practice questions

A question bank for United States (District of Columbia), set out like the real test, with a timed mock test that copies its number of questions, time limit and pass mark.

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25 questions
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20
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25 min
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Five questions from the United States (District of Columbia) bank, as you'll see them in the app.

  1. How many hours of behind-the-wheel instruction must the required course include?

    1. At least 4 hours
    2. At least 2 hours
    3. At least 8 hours
    4. At least 20 hours
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    Answer: At least 8 hours

    The course has 30 hours of classroom work and at least 8 hours of driving. 18 DCMR 103.12.

  2. What is the maximum jail term for a first aggravated reckless driving conviction?

    1. 90 days
    2. 5 years
    3. 180 days
    4. 30 days
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    Answer: 180 days

    A first or second conviction may bring up to 180 days in jail. D.C. Code § 50-2201.04(e)(1).

  3. A car is stopped at a marked crosswalk with no signal. What must you do in the next lane?

    1. Honk and then go past
    2. Pass it at slow speed
    3. Change lanes and pass it
    4. Stop before passing it
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    Answer: Stop before passing it

    Stop and yield to ensure pedestrians and cyclists are safe before passing. D.C. Code § 50-2201.28(a-1).

  4. What is the maximum jail term for a first DUI conviction?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 5 years
    4. 180 days
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    Answer: 180 days

    A first DUI conviction can bring up to 180 days of incarceration. D.C. Code § 50-2206.13(a).

  5. What rights do bicycle riders have on DC roads?

    1. No rights on busy roads
    2. Fewer rights than drivers
    3. Rights only in bike lanes
    4. The same as other drivers
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    Answer: The same as other drivers

    Bicycle operators have the same rights as other vehicle operators. 18 DCMR 1200.3.

Where the questions come from

Written from the published rules · D.C. Code Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic (Council of the District of Columbia). See every official source

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