General Driving Knowledge — District of Columbia
District of Columbia DMV practice test: 510 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q pass 20; GRAD (16-20) 30 Q pass 24. General Driving Knowledge: 68 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | District of Columbia Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 68 (13% of 510 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (68)
1. The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.
- TRUE ✓
- FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
2. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.
- True
- False ✓
Answer: B. False
3. Your blind spot is the area of the road:
- You cannot see without moving your head. ✓
- Directly behind your vehicle.
- You see in your rearview mirror.
- You see in your side mirror.
Answer: A. You cannot see without moving your head.
4. If involved in an accident, a driver should:
- Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
- Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
- Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:
- Know what is happening around your vehicle. ✓
- Turn off the radio.
- Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.
Answer: A. Know what is happening around your vehicle.
6. When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
- Should depend on road signs to find your way.
- Should plan your trip in advance. ✓
- Only have to know generally where your destination is.
- Should always choose the most direct route.
Answer: B. Should plan your trip in advance.
7. You should allow an extra cushion of space:
- When following a station wagon.
- When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. ✓
- When following a small passenger car.
Answer: B. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
8. If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
- Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane. ✓
- Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
- Turn into the middle lane.
- Turn into any lane.
Answer: A. Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
9. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
- The lane nearest the left curb. ✓
- The lane nearest the center of the street.
- The lane nearest the right curb.
Answer: A. The lane nearest the left curb.
10. You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
- Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
- Always leave the injured where they are.
- Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid. ✓
- Stay away from the injured.
Answer: C. Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook