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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

哥伦比亚特区的成人驾驶员血液酒精浓度(BAC)上限是多少?

特区21岁及以上成人驾驶员的法定BAC上限为0.08%。对于持有CDL的商用驾驶员,上限为0.04%,对于21岁以下的驾驶员,特区实行零容忍政策——任何可测量的BAC(0.02%或以上)都将导致自动吊销驾照。

DC-specific

在特区累积多少分才会被吊销驾照?

在特区,12个月内累积12分或以上将触发自动吊销驾照听证会。对于再犯,12个月内14分将导致90天吊销,24个月内18分将导致一年吊销作为惯犯。

DC-specific

特区青少年临时驾照有哪些乘客和手机使用限制?

特区临时(D级)驾照持有者18岁以下不能在车内搭载超过一名21岁以下的乘客,除非有持证成人(21岁或以上)在场,且禁止所有手机使用——包括免提。这些限制有效期至驾驶员年满18岁或完成渐进式驾照期。

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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