Washington DC DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is the minimum age for a DC DMV learner permit?

   • A15
   • B15½
   • C17
   • D16
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 16

   You must be at least 16 to get a DC DMV learner permit.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   During which hours may you drive with a DC learner permit?

   • AAny time with a supervisor
   • BOnly between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
   • COnly between 5 a.m. and midnight
   • DOnly between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Only between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

   DC DMV says you may only drive between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. with a learner permit.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What decides whether you get a REAL ID or a Limited Purpose learner permit in DC?

   • AYour test score
   • BWhether you took driver education
   • CWhether you have a valid Social Security number
   • DYour age
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Whether you have a valid Social Security number

   DC issues a REAL ID or a Limited Purpose learner permit depending on whether you have a valid Social Security number.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What is the time limit for the DC GRAD or learner permit knowledge test?

   • A75 minutes
   • BThere is no time limit
   • C45 minutes
   • D30 minutes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. 75 minutes

   DC DMV allows 75 minutes for the GRAD or learner permit knowledge test.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which statement about DC knowledge test languages is true?

   • AIt is offered only in English and Spanish
   • BIt is offered only in English and French
   • CIt is offered only in English
   • DIt is offered in many languages, including Amharic, Spanish and Vietnamese
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It is offered in many languages, including Amharic, Spanish and Vietnamese

   DC offers the test in English and many other languages, such as Amharic, Arabic, Spanish and Vietnamese, plus audio-assisted tests.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Can you take the DC GRAD knowledge test virtually?

   • AOnly if you are over 21
   • BNo, only at a service center
   • CYes, by appointment
   • DOnly for the motorcycle test
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Yes, by appointment

   Virtual testing is available by appointment for the standard and GRAD knowledge tests, but not for motorcycle or CDL tests.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   If you fail the DC knowledge test, how long must you wait to retake it?

   • ASeven days
   • BThree full calendar days
   • COne day
   • DThirty days
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Three full calendar days

   You must wait three full calendar days after a failed knowledge test.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   In DC, what happens if you fail the knowledge test six times within 12 months?

   • ANothing; you may keep trying every 3 days
   • BYou cannot take a seventh test until 12 months after your first failure
   • CYou must take a driving course first
   • DYou are banned for life
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. You cannot take a seventh test until 12 months after your first failure

   After six failed tests within 12 months, the seventh test is not allowed until 12 months after the first failure.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   In DC, how long must you wait to retest if you fail for cheating or going over the time limit?

   • A3 days
   • B7 days
   • C60 days
   • D1 year
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 60 days

   A failure for cheating or exceeding the time limit means no retest for 60 days.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Do you pay the DC knowledge test fee if you fail?

    • AOnly if you fail twice
    • BYes, the fee is due whether you pass or fail
    • CNo, the test is free
    • DNo, you pay only if you pass
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Yes, the fee is due whether you pass or fail

    DC DMV charges the test fee whether you pass or fail.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    After passing the DC knowledge test, how soon must you visit a DMV service center with your documents?

    • AWithin 14 business days
    • BThere is no deadline
    • CWithin 3 days
    • DWithin 6 months
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Within 14 business days

    You must visit a DC DMV Service Center within 14 business days of passing and bring all required documents.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which DC applicants must go through the GRAD (graduated) license program?

    • AApplicants under 21
    • BOnly applicants under 17
    • CAll new applicants of any age
    • DOnly applicants under 18
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Applicants under 21

    DC's GRAD program, with its own knowledge test, covers new drivers aged 16 to 20.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How long must a DC GRAD learner hold the learner permit before a provisional license?

    • A9 months
    • B12 months
    • C3 months
    • D6 months
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 6 months

    DC requires a 6-month learner permit holding period in the GRAD program.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a DC GRAD learner complete during the learner stage?

    • A40
    • B50
    • C20
    • D60
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 40

    DC requires 40 hours of supervised driving in the learner stage.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a DC provisional license?

    • A16
    • B16 and a half
    • C18
    • D17
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 16 and a half

    The provisional (intermediate) stage starts at 16 and a half, after 6 months with a learner permit.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    From September through June, what are the night hours for a DC provisional driver on Sunday through Thursday nights?

    • AMidnight to 5 a.m.
    • B11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • C9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • D10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    From September to June, provisional drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, or from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekend nights.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In July and August, what are the night driving limits for a DC provisional driver?

    • A11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • B12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.
    • CThere are none in summer
    • D10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.

    In July and August, provisional drivers may not drive from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How many hours of supervised night driving must a DC driver complete during the provisional stage?

    • A40
    • B5
    • C10
    • D20
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 10

    DC requires 10 hours of supervised night driving during the intermediate (provisional) stage.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What is the earliest age a DC GRAD driver can have all night and passenger restrictions lifted?

    • A18
    • B17
    • C16½
    • D19
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 18

    Restrictions end after the required time with a full license or at 21, but never before age 18.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does DC law say about holding a phone while driving?

    • AIt is allowed for adults
    • BIt is allowed at red lights
    • CIt is banned only in school zones
    • DHandheld phone use is banned for all drivers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Handheld phone use is banned for all drivers

    DC bans handheld phone use by all drivers, with primary enforcement.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What phone use is allowed for a DC learner permit holder?

    • ATexting at stop lights
    • BHands-free calls
    • CCalls with a supervisor's permission
    • DNone, not even hands-free
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. None, not even hands-free

    DC bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers with a learner's permit.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which DC drivers are banned from texting while driving?

    • AOnly drivers under 21
    • BOnly bus drivers
    • CAll drivers
    • DOnly learners
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. All drivers

    Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in DC.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What is the time limit for DC's regular non-commercial knowledge test (outside the GRAD program)?

    • A75 minutes
    • B30 minutes
    • C60 minutes
    • D90 minutes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 60 minutes

    DC allows 60 minutes for the non-commercial knowledge test and 75 minutes for the GRAD or learner permit test.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What test help does DC DMV offer for people who have trouble reading?

    • AA friend may read the answers
    • BAn open-book test
    • CAudio-assisted knowledge tests
    • DNo help is offered
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Audio-assisted knowledge tests

    DC DMV offers audio-assisted knowledge tests.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Besides the knowledge test, what else must you pass to get a DC learner permit?

    • AA vision screening
    • BA road skills test
    • CA medical exam
    • DA parallel parking test
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A vision screening

    You must pass vision screening and the knowledge test, and provide documents proving identity, residency and eligibility.

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