DC Driver's Knowledge Test Questions
100 % Well Answered Solutions.
Vision Zero - Answer Project aimed at achieving a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries.
Categorized in safety data, education & outreach, enforcement, and engineering & infrastructure.
After your drivers license has expired for 545 days, what must you do? - Answer Pass knowledge and
skills road test examinations
What must you do if you are in the GRAD program on the day of your road test? - Answer Bring your
completed Certificate of Eligibility for Provisional License w/conditions form
How long is a learners permit valid? - Answer For two years
How many hours must you sign on your Certification of Eligibility for Provisional License form? - Answer
40 hours accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years or older
How long is a provisional license valid? - Answer 1 year
What are you required to have to get a full driver license? - Answer Have no moving violations for 12
months, practice night driving for at least 10 hours with a signed certification fo eligibility for full driver
license
What passengers can drive with a learner's permit? - Answer Cannot drive alone, accompanied by and
a driver who is older than 21 with a license
What passengers can you have with a provisional license? - Answer Cannot drive for compensation,
one passenger who is older than 21 with driver license and any other passenger, can drive alone
What are the restrictions with a full license under 18 other than time? - Answer Drive with no more
than 2 passengers under 21 (does not apply to siblings), cannot operate for compensation
,DC Department of Transportation Highway Safety Plan identified which five critical emphasis areas to
improve traffic safety and decrease fatalities? - Answer High-Risk Drivers, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety,
Engineering/Facilities Infrastructure, Special Vehicles, Special Target Areas
Why is safe driving helpful? - Answer Allows us to foresee danger, make allowances for mistakes of
others
Risk factors of safe driving - Answer Distracted and Impaired Driving
Common Distractions - Answer Eating, drinking, cellphone, texting, grooming, reading, navigation,
radio, talking to passengers, caring for children/pets, unfamiliar vehicle, reading a roadmap, makeup
Impaired Driving - Answer Operating a motor vehicle while you are affected by alcohol, legal, or illicit
drugs and sleepiness
Factors of Impaired Driving - Answer Impacts of Alcohol, Sleep deprivation
Driver - Answer Any vehicle that does not operate on rails (bikes, buses, motorcycles, light trucks,
commercial vehicles)
Bike Safety - Answer Give bikes 3 feet of space, look for bikes before opening doors, yield to bikes when
turning
Pedestrian Safety - Answer Always yield and grant right of way, yield when turning, use caution when
approaching intersections, never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk
Pedestrian - Answer Any person who may travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, walking, running or
jogging
Safety as a Pedestrian - Answer Cross at sidewalks, increase visibility
,Safety as a cyclist - Answer Follow rules of the road, stop at red lights and stop signs, wear a helmet,
watch for opening doors, do not ride on sidewalks
What should drivers do before opening a door? - Answer (1) Check the rear view and (2) side view
mirror, then (3) open the door with your far hand to promote bicycle safety
What is a HAWK Signal? - Answer The High Intensity Activated Crosswalk is a signal-beacon designed to
help pedestrians safely cross busy streets
How does the HAWK signal work? - Answer Push-button activated traffic signals that stop traffic. In
some locations, it is automatic.
When pedestrians see a red hand and push the button for the WALK signal (if not already automatic),
what will motorists do and see? - Answer No lights, proceed
When pedestrians see a red hand and wait, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Flashing bottom
yellow light, proceed with caution
When pedestrians see a red hand and wait long, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Not flashing
top two yellow lights, slow done and prepare to stop
When pedestrians see walk sign and cross, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Two red lights on
top, stop
When pedestrians see countdown signal and cross, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Flashing
outside lights, stop then proceed with caution
Requirements for license - Answer 17 years old (learner permit at age 16); proof of full legal name, date
of birth, social security number two proofs of DC Residency; the knowledge test, skills road test, and
vision screening; parental/guardian consent if under age 18; • Surrender any driver license or
identification card previously held; • Have not had your license suspended, revoked, or denied; • Comply
with medical requirements; • no outstanding debt to the District of Columbia or unpaid fines for moving
traffic violations in other jurisdictions.
, What times can you drive with a learner's permit? - Answer Everyday, 6am-9pm
What times can you drive with a Provisional License? - Answer Sep. - June, Mon-Thurs. 6:01am-
10:59pm, Fri-Sun: 6:01 - 11:59pm; July & Aug., Everyday, 6:01-11:59
What times can you drive with a full License under 18? - Answer Sep. - June, Mon-Thurs. 6:01am-
10:59pm, Fri-Sun: 6:01 - 11:59pm; July & Aug., Everyday, 6:01-11:59
When can you operate during restricted hours? - Answer if you are driving to or from work, a school-
sponsored activity, religious or an athletic event, or related training session in which you are a
participant, sponsored by the District of Columbia, a civic organization, accompanied by the holder of a
valid driver license who is 21 years of age or older in passenger seat
What happens at age 21 for GRAD? - Answer Released from program, immediate road test and driver
license
How to sign up to become an organ donor? - Answer checking the "Yes" box to the organ/tissue
donation question.
How soon must residents update their address if they move? - Answer 60 days
If stopped by law enforcement, what will happen? - Answer Provide license, vehicle registration, proof
of insurance
How long will points stay active on your driving record? - Answer Two years
How can your driver's license be suspended in a non-driving way? - Answer Failure to pay child support
How do you receive bad points? - Answer Liable at hearing, convicted in court of a traffic violation, pay
ticket. Points last 2 years.
How do you receive good points? - Answer Full year w/o violations
100 % Well Answered Solutions.
Vision Zero - Answer Project aimed at achieving a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries.
Categorized in safety data, education & outreach, enforcement, and engineering & infrastructure.
After your drivers license has expired for 545 days, what must you do? - Answer Pass knowledge and
skills road test examinations
What must you do if you are in the GRAD program on the day of your road test? - Answer Bring your
completed Certificate of Eligibility for Provisional License w/conditions form
How long is a learners permit valid? - Answer For two years
How many hours must you sign on your Certification of Eligibility for Provisional License form? - Answer
40 hours accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years or older
How long is a provisional license valid? - Answer 1 year
What are you required to have to get a full driver license? - Answer Have no moving violations for 12
months, practice night driving for at least 10 hours with a signed certification fo eligibility for full driver
license
What passengers can drive with a learner's permit? - Answer Cannot drive alone, accompanied by and
a driver who is older than 21 with a license
What passengers can you have with a provisional license? - Answer Cannot drive for compensation,
one passenger who is older than 21 with driver license and any other passenger, can drive alone
What are the restrictions with a full license under 18 other than time? - Answer Drive with no more
than 2 passengers under 21 (does not apply to siblings), cannot operate for compensation
,DC Department of Transportation Highway Safety Plan identified which five critical emphasis areas to
improve traffic safety and decrease fatalities? - Answer High-Risk Drivers, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety,
Engineering/Facilities Infrastructure, Special Vehicles, Special Target Areas
Why is safe driving helpful? - Answer Allows us to foresee danger, make allowances for mistakes of
others
Risk factors of safe driving - Answer Distracted and Impaired Driving
Common Distractions - Answer Eating, drinking, cellphone, texting, grooming, reading, navigation,
radio, talking to passengers, caring for children/pets, unfamiliar vehicle, reading a roadmap, makeup
Impaired Driving - Answer Operating a motor vehicle while you are affected by alcohol, legal, or illicit
drugs and sleepiness
Factors of Impaired Driving - Answer Impacts of Alcohol, Sleep deprivation
Driver - Answer Any vehicle that does not operate on rails (bikes, buses, motorcycles, light trucks,
commercial vehicles)
Bike Safety - Answer Give bikes 3 feet of space, look for bikes before opening doors, yield to bikes when
turning
Pedestrian Safety - Answer Always yield and grant right of way, yield when turning, use caution when
approaching intersections, never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk
Pedestrian - Answer Any person who may travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, walking, running or
jogging
Safety as a Pedestrian - Answer Cross at sidewalks, increase visibility
,Safety as a cyclist - Answer Follow rules of the road, stop at red lights and stop signs, wear a helmet,
watch for opening doors, do not ride on sidewalks
What should drivers do before opening a door? - Answer (1) Check the rear view and (2) side view
mirror, then (3) open the door with your far hand to promote bicycle safety
What is a HAWK Signal? - Answer The High Intensity Activated Crosswalk is a signal-beacon designed to
help pedestrians safely cross busy streets
How does the HAWK signal work? - Answer Push-button activated traffic signals that stop traffic. In
some locations, it is automatic.
When pedestrians see a red hand and push the button for the WALK signal (if not already automatic),
what will motorists do and see? - Answer No lights, proceed
When pedestrians see a red hand and wait, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Flashing bottom
yellow light, proceed with caution
When pedestrians see a red hand and wait long, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Not flashing
top two yellow lights, slow done and prepare to stop
When pedestrians see walk sign and cross, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Two red lights on
top, stop
When pedestrians see countdown signal and cross, what will motorists do and see? - Answer Flashing
outside lights, stop then proceed with caution
Requirements for license - Answer 17 years old (learner permit at age 16); proof of full legal name, date
of birth, social security number two proofs of DC Residency; the knowledge test, skills road test, and
vision screening; parental/guardian consent if under age 18; • Surrender any driver license or
identification card previously held; • Have not had your license suspended, revoked, or denied; • Comply
with medical requirements; • no outstanding debt to the District of Columbia or unpaid fines for moving
traffic violations in other jurisdictions.
, What times can you drive with a learner's permit? - Answer Everyday, 6am-9pm
What times can you drive with a Provisional License? - Answer Sep. - June, Mon-Thurs. 6:01am-
10:59pm, Fri-Sun: 6:01 - 11:59pm; July & Aug., Everyday, 6:01-11:59
What times can you drive with a full License under 18? - Answer Sep. - June, Mon-Thurs. 6:01am-
10:59pm, Fri-Sun: 6:01 - 11:59pm; July & Aug., Everyday, 6:01-11:59
When can you operate during restricted hours? - Answer if you are driving to or from work, a school-
sponsored activity, religious or an athletic event, or related training session in which you are a
participant, sponsored by the District of Columbia, a civic organization, accompanied by the holder of a
valid driver license who is 21 years of age or older in passenger seat
What happens at age 21 for GRAD? - Answer Released from program, immediate road test and driver
license
How to sign up to become an organ donor? - Answer checking the "Yes" box to the organ/tissue
donation question.
How soon must residents update their address if they move? - Answer 60 days
If stopped by law enforcement, what will happen? - Answer Provide license, vehicle registration, proof
of insurance
How long will points stay active on your driving record? - Answer Two years
How can your driver's license be suspended in a non-driving way? - Answer Failure to pay child support
How do you receive bad points? - Answer Liable at hearing, convicted in court of a traffic violation, pay
ticket. Points last 2 years.
How do you receive good points? - Answer Full year w/o violations
