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District of Columbia DMV Cheat Sheet

The 70 highest-yield District of Columbia DMV questions with the correct answer and one line of logic each - plus the walk-in document checklist and the signs you must know on sight. Print it, mark it up, walk in calm.

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1. When driving in rain, to reduce the chance of hydroplaning you should:
✓ Slow down and avoid hard braking or sharp turns
In rain, slow down and avoid hard braking or sharp turns to reduce the chance of hydroplaning (DC DMV Driver Manual). Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on a film of water and lose grip. Worn tires and higher speeds make it worse.
2. In the District of Columbia, a driver 21 or older is charged with DWI at a BAC of:
✓ 0.08% or higher
In the District of Columbia, a driver 21 or older is charged with DWI - Driving While Intoxicated - at a BAC of 0.08% or higher (DC Code 50-2206). Commercial drivers are limited to 0.04%. At 0.08% the BAC alone is enough to convict.
3. What is a 'blind spot'?
✓ An area around your vehicle you cannot see in your mirrors
A blind spot is an area beside and slightly behind your vehicle that your mirrors don't show, where another car, motorcycle, or cyclist can hide. That's why you must glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Knowing where your blind spots are is essential to safe lane changes.
4. In the District, your license is revoked when you reach ________ points.
✓ 12
In the District, your license is suspended at 10 points and revoked at 12 points (DCMR Title 18-303). Points stay on your record for 2 years. A DUI conviction adds 12 points.
5. A lane marked with a diamond symbol on the pavement is:
✓ A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) / carpool lane
A white diamond on the pavement marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV), or carpool, lane reserved for vehicles carrying the minimum number of occupants shown on the signs. Using it without enough passengers is a violation. The diamond is the standard nationwide symbol for these lanes.
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