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District of Columbia DMV
Practice Test 2026

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30
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
24
Correct answers

DC · Handbook data

Key District of Columbia rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Point system
8+ points during learner permit stage = 90-day suspension and reinstatement fee
Teen curfew
Full license under 18: Sept-June M-Th 6:01am-10:59pm, Fri-Sun 6:01am-11:59pm; July-Aug daily 6:01am-11:59pm
Teen passenger limit
Provisional: only 1 passenger (must be 21+ valid full license holder), plus siblings/child/parent. Full License under 18: max 2 passengers under 21 (siblings/child exempt)
Cell phone (teen)
Learner permit: NO mobile phone or electronic device (even hands-free) while driving
Cell phone (adult)
Must be hands-free while driving (general rule)

Notable District of Columbia-specific rules

  • GRAD program has 3 stages: learner, provisional, full license with conditions
  • Vision Zero traffic safety initiative
  • Impaired driving requires Ignition Interlock Device program enrollment
  • Handbook OCR'd with typos; many specific limits not explicitly stated in extracted text

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.

About the District of Columbia DMV test

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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District of Columbia DMV test FAQ

DC-specific

Washington D.C.(哥倫比亞特區)成年駕駛人的血液酒精濃度(BAC)上限是多少?

特區21歲以上成年駕駛人的法定 BAC 上限為0.08%。持有 CDL 的商用駕駛人上限為0.04%,未滿21歲的駕駛人則實行零容忍政策——任何可偵測到的 BAC(0.02%或以上)都會自動吊銷駕照。

DC-specific

在特區累積多少記點會被吊銷駕照?

在特區,12個月內累積12點或以上會自動觸發駕照吊銷聽證會。再犯的話,12個月內14點會導致90天吊銷,24個月內18點則會以慣犯身分被吊銷一年。

DC-specific

特區青少年臨時駕照有哪些乘客和手機使用限制?

特區臨時駕照(D 級)未滿18歲的持有人,車上不能搭載超過一名未滿21歲的乘客,除非有持照成年人(21歲或以上)在場,且禁止所有手機使用——包括免持聽筒。這些限制在駕駛人滿18歲或完成漸進式駕照期間持續有效。

How many questions are on the District of Columbia DMV test?

The District of Columbia DMV written test has 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the DC DMV test?

You need to answer 24 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the District of Columbia DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these District of Columbia practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official District of Columbia Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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