DMV Learner's Permit Top 50 Questions
When parking on a hill facing downwards, what directions should your wheels be facing?
- ANS -- toward the curb (right)
What is against regulations in the District of Columbia? - ANS -- having something
attached to or hanging from the rear view mirror while driving
What can you do to avoid highway hypnosis? - ANS -- avoid staring - keep eyes shifting
- keep the inside of the vehicle as cool as possible
What do you do if the brakes fail? - ANS -- pump the break pedal several times
- apply the emergency
- shift into a lower gear
Under what circumstances must you use your headlights when driving? - ANS -- when
rain, mist or snow requires constant use of windshield wipers
- when visibility is 500 ft or less
- one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise
What is the speed limit when driving on DC city streets? - ANS -- 25 mph
When are you allowed to use a cell phone when driving in DC? - ANS -- with hands free
device
At what distance should you signal your intention to switch lanes? - ANS -- 300 ft
If stopped by the DC police, what information are you responsible for providing? - ANS --
proof of insurance, driver license, vehicle registration
What is the 'four-second rule? - ANS -- the amount of time you should allow between you
and another vehicle for safety
When are the roads most slippery? - ANS -- when it first starts to rain
Can emotions like anger or depression affect your driving? - ANS -- yes, emotions can
affect your driving
Should you maintain your speed, speed up or slow down when you approach an exit
ramp? - ANS -- do not slow down until you have moved onto the exit ramp
When parking on a hill facing downwards, what directions should your wheels be facing?
- ANS -- toward the curb (right)
What is against regulations in the District of Columbia? - ANS -- having something
attached to or hanging from the rear view mirror while driving
What can you do to avoid highway hypnosis? - ANS -- avoid staring - keep eyes shifting
- keep the inside of the vehicle as cool as possible
What do you do if the brakes fail? - ANS -- pump the break pedal several times
- apply the emergency
- shift into a lower gear
Under what circumstances must you use your headlights when driving? - ANS -- when
rain, mist or snow requires constant use of windshield wipers
- when visibility is 500 ft or less
- one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise
What is the speed limit when driving on DC city streets? - ANS -- 25 mph
When are you allowed to use a cell phone when driving in DC? - ANS -- with hands free
device
At what distance should you signal your intention to switch lanes? - ANS -- 300 ft
If stopped by the DC police, what information are you responsible for providing? - ANS --
proof of insurance, driver license, vehicle registration
What is the 'four-second rule? - ANS -- the amount of time you should allow between you
and another vehicle for safety
When are the roads most slippery? - ANS -- when it first starts to rain
Can emotions like anger or depression affect your driving? - ANS -- yes, emotions can
affect your driving
Should you maintain your speed, speed up or slow down when you approach an exit
ramp? - ANS -- do not slow down until you have moved onto the exit ramp
