Highway & Freeway Driving — 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. Highway & Freeway Driving: 45 questions. Updated

Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.

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TopicHighway & Freeway Driving
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Questions (45)

1. To enter a gap in highway traffic:
  1. Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.
  2. Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead. ✓
  3. Speed up and let the other vehicles make way.

Answer: B. Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.

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2. When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
  1. At or near the speed of the freeway traffic. ✓
  2. At the legal speed limit.
  3. More slowly than the freeway traffic.

Answer: A. At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

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3. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
  1. Check your blind spots and mirrors.
  2. Signal your intention before changing lanes.
  3. All of the above. ✓

Answer: C. All of the above.

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4. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
  1. Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.
  2. Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.
  3. Back up on the road or shoulder. ✓

Answer: C. Back up on the road or shoulder.

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5. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
  1. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. ✓
  2. Frequent rest stops.
  3. Too much sleep the night before your trip.
  4. Short trips on expressways.

Answer: A. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

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6. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
  1. Just before changing lanes.
  2. At any time.
  3. After changing lanes.
  4. Early enough for others to know your plans. ✓

Answer: D. Early enough for others to know your plans.

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7. When passing on a multilane highway:
  1. Be sure the passing lane is clear. ✓
  2. Pass only on the right.
  3. Watch for oncoming traffic.
  4. There is no need to signal.

Answer: A. Be sure the passing lane is clear.

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8. Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:
  1. Slowing down.
  2. Merging into a different lane. ✓
  3. Maintaining your speed and position.

Answer: B. Merging into a different lane.

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9. You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:
  1. Using your rearview and side mirrors.
  2. Using your rearview mirror.
  3. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder. ✓

Answer: C. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

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10. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
  1. Slow to a safe speed before the curve. ✓
  2. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.
  3. Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

Answer: A. Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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