District of Columbia Permit Practice Test
Free practice for the District of Columbia learner's permit knowledge test. Every question can be read aloud, with each word highlighted as it is spoken. A wrong answer is never a penalty: you get a hint and try again.
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- The state also gives the test in Spanish.
Practice questions
142 practice questions for District of Columbia: 13 about District of Columbia rules and 129 about signs, signals and markings that are the same in every state. Free: every question, hints and read-aloud. No sign-up.
Languages
- Every question: English, Español.
- The 129 national questions (signs, signals, road markings) also in 中文, Tiếng Việt, Tagalog, العربية. In these languages the District of Columbia questions show in English for now.
5 sample questions
1. In the District of Columbia, what is the youngest age to get a learner permit?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old (correct answer)
- 18 years old
Answer: C. In the District of Columbia, you must be at least 16 years old to get a learner permit.
District of Columbia handbook, page 14.
2. In the District of Columbia, what is the speed limit on a street with no speed limit sign?
- 20 mph (correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
Answer: A. In the District of Columbia, the speed limit is 20 miles per hour on any street where no other limit is posted.
District of Columbia handbook, page 46.
3. In the District of Columbia, how may an adult driver talk on a cell phone while the car is moving?
- Holding the phone at the ear
- Only while stopped at a red light, holding the phone
- Only with a hands-free device (correct answer)
- Never, not even hands-free
Answer: C. In the District of Columbia, an adult driver may use a cell phone while moving only with a hands-free device.
District of Columbia handbook, page 26.
4. In the District of Columbia, during which hours may a learner permit holder drive?
- 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (correct answer)
- 5:00 a.m. to midnight
- Any time of day
- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Answer: A. In the District of Columbia, a learner permit holder may drive only between 6:00 in the morning and 9:00 at night.
District of Columbia handbook, page 14.
5. In the District of Columbia, how many hours of supervised driving must a teen complete before getting a provisional license?
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
- 60 hours
- 40 hours (correct answer)
Answer: D. In the District of Columbia, a teen must complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving before moving to a provisional license.
District of Columbia handbook, page 14.
Official handbook
The questions are based on the official District of Columbia driver handbook. Read it too:
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