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District of Columbia Defensive Driving Practice Test

Practice 25 questions on defensive driving in District of Columbia - adverse weather, sharing the road, safe following distance, and emergency situations.

What this District of Columbia practice test covers

  • Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
  • Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
  • Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
  • Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards

The actual District of Columbia DC DMV knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need at least 20 correct (80%) to pass. This practice test is based on the DC Driver Manual. The test fee is $47. Tests are administered Computer-based at DC DMV office or online. You'll have 60 minutes to complete the real exam. Online testing is available in District of Columbia.

Try sample District of Columbia questions

These questions come from our bank of 367+. The real District of Columbia written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.

3 free preview of 25
1

Until what age must a child in D.C. ride in a child restraint or booster seat?

2

In a crash, the greatest injury usually comes from:

3

What must you do when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches in D.C.?

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