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Driver License Examination Process (pp.11-15), GRAD Program Restrictions (pp.14-16), Impaired Driving (pp.18-19), Driver Information seat belt section (p.30+). Note: handbook is OCR output with typos and incomplete text; many specific BAC/child restraint/right-on-red rules not present in extracted text.
The District of Columbia DMV written knowledge test has 30 questions. You need to answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass and get your DC driver's license or learner's permit.
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DC note: PDF downloadable from landing page
The legal BAC limit for adult drivers (21 and older) in DC is 0.08%. For commercial drivers with a CDL, the limit is 0.04%, and for drivers under 21, DC has a zero-tolerance policy—any measurable BAC (0.02% or higher) results in automatic license suspension.
In DC, accumulating 12 points or more within a 12-month period triggers an automatic license suspension hearing. For subsequent offenses, 14 points in 12 months leads to a 90-day suspension, and 18 points in 24 months results in a one-year suspension as a habitual offender.
DC provisional licensees (Class D) under 18 may not have more than one passenger under 21 in the vehicle unless a licensed adult (21+) is also present, and all cell phone use—including hands-free—is prohibited. These restrictions remain in effect until the driver turns 18 or completes the graduated licensing period.
The District of Columbia DMV written test has 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.
You need to answer 24 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.
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