DC Learners Permit

Yield Sign Ahead:

Slow down and be ready to stop at the yield sign or adjust your speed to the flow of the traffic.

Winding Road:

The road ahead is winding with a series of curves and turns. Adjust your speed.

Side Road:

A side road enters the highway from the right. Adjust your speed so you can see any vehicle entering or exiting from the side road.

Crossroad:

Another road crosses the highway ahead. Be alert for cross traffic and regulatory signs or signals.

Signal Ahead:

Slow down and be ready to stop at the signal ahead.

4-Way Stop:

This sign means there are 4 STOP signs at the intersection. Traffic from all directions must stop. The first driver to stop is the first driver to go. Other drivers must wait their turn. You may also see 3-Way, 5- Way, OR ALL Way signs.

Stop Sign Ahead:

Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign ahead.

Warning Traffic Signs:

Most warning signs are black and yellow and most are diamond shaped. Slow down and watch for other signs and signals that may follow.

Sharp Right and Left Turns:

The road ahead turns sharply right, and then left.

Right Curve:

There is a curve to the right ahead.

Sharp Right Turn:

There is a sharp turn to the right in the road ahead.

High Occupancy Vehicle:

The sign means the lane or lanes indicated are reserved for buses and vehicles with the minimum number of occupants specified on the sign.

Overhead Lane Use:

These signs are used where turning movements are required or where unconventional turning movements are permitted from specific lanes at an intersection.

Parking:

There are many signs that restrict parking.

Speed limit:

These signs are used to regulate traffic. This particular sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the stretch of the roadway where it is posted.

Yield:

Slow down as you approach a yield sign. Look to the left, look the the right, and then back to the left. You must yield to the right of way to any Pedestrian, Bicyclist, or Vehicle. You may proceed when you can do so safely.

Stop:

When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the posted stop sign.

Round - Railroad Warning:

Black and yellow is used only to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

Pentagon: School and School Crossing

The pentagon shape warns you of school zones and marks school crossings.

Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide

Vertical signs are generally used to give instructions or tell you the law. In the horizontal position, the signs may give directions or information.

Diamond: Warning

These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. You may have to slow down, so be ready.

Triangle: Yield

Slow down, or stop if necessary, and give the right of way to vehicles crossing you path.

Octagon: Stop

The octagon shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the Sign, Stop Line, Pedestrian Crosswalk or before Entering an Intersection.

A Brown sign Means:

Recreational and Cultural interest areas.

A Blue Sign Means:

Motorist Services

A Green Sign Means:

Guide information, such as distance or direction.

An Orange Sign Means:

Construction and Maintenance work area warning.

A White Sign Means:

Regulatory sign, such as speed limit or parking instructions.

A Yellow Sign Means:

General warning of what to expect ahead. Such as school or pedestrian crossings.

A Red Sign Means:

Stop, Yield, Do Not Enter, or Wrong Way.

You should only use your vehicle's horn to warn a pedestrian or the driver of another vehicle of your presence.

True ✅ or False

Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges:

True or False ✅

To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights:

Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead.

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means the same as a:

Stop sign.

If you are driving and need to use a cell phone to make a call or send a text message, you should:

Pull off the road safely and stop.

You should signal your intention to turn at least:

100 feet before the turn.

Why is double parking prohibited?

Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents.

If you maintain a valid DC drivers license for a full calendar year without obtaining point-able moving violations, you may be eligible to receive a good point on your driving record.

True ✅ or False

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in the District of Columbia is:

25 mph

In the District of Columbia, when traveling on a one way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

True ✅ or False

Road Rage and Aggressive driving may be caused by:

Tailgating, Speeding, and Unsafe Lane Changing.

A Roundabout is:

A circular intersection at which all traffic travels counterclockwise, to the right, around a center island.

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Stop, then inch forward, until you can see clearly in both directions.

If a pedestrian is not at a marked crosswalk or intersection crossing the street, then you should honk your horn and continue driving:

True or False ✅

If you are under the age of 21, your parent/legal guardian can waive the requirement for you to participate in the Gradual Rearing of Adult Learners (GRAD) Program.

True or False ✅

When making right turns, you must:

Yield to bicyclists traveling between you and the right side of the road, Be alert for vehicles ahead that are also turning right, and Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

When Changing Lanes on a Highway:

Check the rear view and outside mirrors, Check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder, and Always Signal a Lane Change.

If you are_______, you must operate under the Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers (GRAD) Program:

Under the age of 21.

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety should be a primary goal for all vehicle drivers:

True ✅ or False

If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should:

Obey the traffic officer.

During your Learners Permit Stage, while driving in the District of Columbia, you may use a mobile phone or other electronic devices with a hands free accessory.

True or False ✅

Vehicle Safety for Bicyclist:

1. Give bicyclist 3 feet of space. 2. Look for bicyclist before opening doors. 3. Yield to bicyclist when turning.

Vehicle safety for Pedestrians:

1. Always yield and grant the right of way. 2. Yield to pedestrians when turning. 3. Use caution when approaching intersections and crosswalks.

Parking Rules:

1. When parallel parking you must be 12 inches from the curb. 2. When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels towards the curb when parking downhill and away from the curb when parking uphill.

Stopping:

1. When there is a stop sign, make a full stop before the stop line. 2. When there is a flashing red traffic signal, make a full stop. 3. When there is a steady read traffic signal, unless a sign prohibiting a turn is in place, cautiously enter the intersection and make a right turn after making a full stop from yielding to traffic. 4. Don't block the box! Don't block the crosswalk before entering a crowded intersection.

What does vision zero mean?

Vision zero is a multinational road traffic safety project aimed at achieving a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries in road traffic.

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way and turn the steering wheel using:

the hand-over-hand technique

On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, you must stay in the ________ except to pass.

Right lane.

If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, you should:

1. Slow down 2. Move to the right. And 3. Sound your horn and flash your headlights.

District of Columbia traffic law requires that ________ wear seat belts in passenger cars, trucks, tractors, multi-purpose vehicles, or passenger buses.

1. All Drivers 2. All front-seat passengers. 3. All rear-seat passengers.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that:

You should stay in your lane.

If you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should:

Stop driving or have someone else drive.

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should:

slow down and then proceed with caution.

If a tire blows out, you should NOT:

Brake immediately.

Yellow pavement markings on a divided highway indicate:

the left edge of all lanes moving in the same direction.

If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating properly, treat the intersection as a(n):

All- way stop.

When you decide to leave an interstate, you must get into:

A deceleration lane.

When you park your vehicle on a two-way road, you must park parallel to and within _____ of the curb.

12 inches.

You must use the ____ rule to maintain an adequate distance between your vehicle and the one in front you.

Four- second.

If an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights or a siren is approaching in your lane, you are required to:

Pull over to the curb and stop.

When driving, you must have your headlights on:

30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.

You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because:

they keep the rain and snow off the windshield.

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection. You should:

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended for:

Passing slower vehicles.

To help prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate, you should:

Keep shifting your eyes.

If you are approaching an intersection and see a steady yellow traffic signal, you must:

Come to an immediate stop.

Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct?

When there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came in.

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you must use _________ and adjust it before you drive.

A day/night mirror.

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:

left-edge lines.

Which of the following types of parking is common on parking lots and shopping centers and on side streets?

Angle parking.

In which of the following situations are you allowed to use your horn:

To warn a pedestrian, cyclist, or the driver of another vehicle in the event of an emergency.

While you are passing, if it appears that you will not have time to complete the pass before meeting incoming traffic:

Slow down and return to the lane behind the vehicle you were passing l.

If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your lane, you should:

Slow down safely.

If you are going to stop or slow down where other drivers might not expect it, you should ______ to let those behind you know your intentions.

Quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times.

On some roads, lanes reserved as "Only Bus" are intended for:

Buses only (with a few exceptions)

At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find ________ that allows you to increase your speed.

An acceleration lane.

A flashing yellow light means:

You may proceed with caution.

On a highway, signs with black letters on an orange background provide:

Specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

Before changing lanes, you should:

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

White

To enter a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside, you should:

Yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate:

1. The road is narrowing. 2. There is an obstruction on the roadway.

Which of the follow right-of-way rule is not true?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.

A __________ offers you the best possible protection in a car crash and is therefore your best defense against a drunk driver.

Seat belt.

If someone is following you too closely, you must:

slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

Before passing another vehicle, you should:

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are:

not allowed to pass or change lanes.

If a driver behinds your repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should:

Get out of the driver's way

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:

One block ahead.