Know the learner permit hours
DC DMV requires learner permit drivers to stay within the permitted hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The permit also comes with supervision and other licensing conditions; check the current rule for your permit type.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · DRIVER KNOWLEDGE PRACTICE
DC DMV practice test
Prepare for the District’s driver knowledge examination with 40 original questions on traffic laws, road signs, driving safety, and DC learner licensing.
About DC’s knowledge testDC DMV says the exam covers traffic laws, road signs, and driving safety rules. Its public page lists a 75-minute limit for GRAD or learner-permit tests, but does not state the standard test’s question count or passing score. This site’s 30-question quiz and 80% study target are independent choices, not official DMV requirements.
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District of Columbia driver knowledge practice
Choose a topic, set a question count, and practise with explanations. Your current answers are saved on this device.
DC DMV’s public knowledge-test page does not specify a question count or passing score. This original 30-question set is an independent study sample; the optional 80% result is a site study target only.
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How to prepare for the DC learner knowledge test
DC DMV says the knowledge test measures traffic-law, road-sign, and driving-safety knowledge. Read the current Automobile Driver Manual and verify the testing steps, test method, and required documents with DMV before applying.
Understand the GRAD stages
For eligible novice drivers ages 16 through 21, DC’s GRAD program progresses from supervised learner to provisional and then full license. Each stage has distinct driving hours and conditions.
Plan for the testing process
DC DMV offers knowledge testing at service centers and virtual testing for standard and GRAD applicants, but not motorcycle or CDL applicants. A passing virtual result must be followed by an in-person document visit within 14 business days.
Know DC’s right-turn-on-red rule
DDOT lists right turns on red as permitted after a full stop unless otherwise prohibited. Check signs at each intersection, stop completely, and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.
Review before retesting
DC DMV requires three full calendar days between a failed driver knowledge test and a retake. Its testing page lists penalties for multiple failures and for prohibited devices or study materials during a test.
DC DMV practice test FAQs
How many questions are on the DC learner knowledge test?＋
DC DMV’s public knowledge-test page does not specify a question count. This site’s 30-question quiz is an independent study sample.
What score is needed to pass the official DC test?＋
The public DC DMV knowledge-test page lists test topics and time limits but does not state a passing percentage. The 80% shown here is an optional website study target, not a DC DMV score rule.
What is the time limit for a learner permit knowledge test?
DC DMV lists 75 minutes for GRAD or learner-permit knowledge tests. The page lists 60 minutes for non-commercial knowledge tests. Verify current instructions with DC DMV.
Are these actual DC DMV questions?
No. The questions are original study materials based on public DC DMV manuals and guidance. They are not actual confidential exam questions.
Official DC driver study resources
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USA Exam Practice is independent and is not affiliated with DC Department of Motor Vehicles. Questions last reviewed November 8, 2026.
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