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Question 1
Within how many days of moving to DC must you get a DC driver license?
30 days, like most states
90 days, after registering to vote
60 days
One full year
Correct answer: 60 days
You are required to have a DC driver license within 60 days of moving to the District.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 2
What is the minimum age for a DC learner permit?
15, with a parent present
16
17, after driver education
18, the age of majority
Correct answer: 16
You may get a DC learner permit at 16 and a driver license at 17 (through the GRAD program).
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 3
After failing the DC knowledge test, how long must you wait to retest?
Only 24 hours after the failed test
Two full weeks from the test date
3 calendar days
30 days, with a new application fee
Correct answer: 3 calendar days
You may not retest until 3 calendar days after a failed knowledge test.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 4
After six consecutive failed knowledge tests in DC, when may you retest?
12 months from the first failure
30 days after the most recent failure
Never again
After one week
Correct answer: 12 months from the first failure
If you fail six consecutive times, you may not retest until 12 months from the first failed test date.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 5
After failing the DC road skills test, how long must you wait to retest?
24 hours
One week
30 days
72 hours
Correct answer: 72 hours
If you fail the road skills test, you may not retest before 72 hours after the failed test.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 6
What is the fee for each DC road skills test?
$30
$10
$50
No fee
Correct answer: $10
A $10 fee is charged for each road skills test; failing to cancel within two business days costs $30.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 7
What happens if you don’t cancel a DC road test at least two business days ahead?
Nothing; cancellations are free
A $30 cancellation fee
A 30-day ban on testing
Your permit is suspended
Correct answer: A $30 cancellation fee
Failure to cancel a scheduled road skills test within two business days results in a $30 cancellation fee.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 8
Who must accompany you to your DC road skills test?
Any licensed driver 18 or older
A parent, even if unlicensed
No one; you may drive yourself
A fully licensed driver 21 or older
Correct answer: A fully licensed driver 21 or older
Bring your learner permit and be accompanied by a fully licensed driver 21 or older; otherwise you cannot test.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 9
If your DC license has been expired more than 365 days, what must you do?
Only pay a late fee at the counter, with no testing
Pass the knowledge test or DC online traffic school
Take only an eye test, since the rules are unchanged
Nothing; renewal is automatic for up to five years after expiry
Correct answer: Pass the knowledge test or DC online traffic school
Expired over 365 days requires the knowledge test or DC online traffic school; over 545 days requires knowledge and road tests.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 10
After how many days expired must you take both the knowledge and road tests in DC?
90 days
365 days
1,000 days
545 days
Correct answer: 545 days
If your DC license has been expired for more than 545 days, you must pass the knowledge and road skills tests.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 11
At what age must a DC driver have a physician complete the Mature Driver section at renewal?
60 or older
65 or older
80 or older
70 or older
Correct answer: 70 or older
If you are 70 or older when your license expires, your physician must complete the Mature Driver section certifying you can drive safely.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 12
A foreign national with a valid out-of-country license wants a DC license. What is required?
Only an eye exam
Nothing; they can transfer it
The knowledge and eye exams
A full road test only
Correct answer: The knowledge and eye exams
Foreign nationals with a valid out-of-country license must take and pass the knowledge and eye examinations.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 13
If you fail the DC vision screening, what must you submit?
A letter from your employer
Nothing; you may retest at once
An Eye Report from your eye care professional
A driving school certificate
Correct answer: An Eye Report from your eye care professional
If you fail the vision screening, you must submit an Eye Report from your eye care professional.
Source: Driver License Examination Process
Question 14
How soon must DC residents update a change of address with the DMV?
Within 10 days
Within 30 days
Within 60 days
At renewal only
Correct answer: Within 60 days
Residents must update their change of address with the DMV within sixty (60) days.
Source: Important Things to Know
Question 15
How long do points stay active on a DC driving record?
Six months
Five years
Forever
Two years
Correct answer: Two years
Points stay active on your driving record for two years.
Source: Important Things to Know
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