Licensing, Demerits & Penalties — 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. Licensing, Demerits & Penalties: 4 questions. Updated

Graduated licensing conditions, demerit points, suspensions, insurance and fines.

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TopicLicensing, Demerits & Penalties
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Questions (4)

1. You are required by law to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of a change of address within ____ of the change.
  1. 60 days ✓
  2. 30 days
  3. 90 days

Answer: A. 60 days

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2. If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:
  1. Vehicle control problems. ✓
  2. Squealing brakes.
  3. Slack in the steering.

Answer: A. Vehicle control problems.

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3. If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you are responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
  1. True ✓
  2. False

Answer: A. True

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4. Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
  1. New drivers
  2. Human error ✓
  3. Bad weather
  4. Bad roads

Answer: B. Human error

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

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook