Questions and Answers
When parking on a hill facing downwards, what directions should your wheels be facing?
toward the curb (right)
What is against regulations in the District of Columbia?
having something attached to or hanging from the rear view mirror while driving
What can you do to avoid highway hypnosis?
avoid staring - keep eyes shifting; keep the inside of the vehicle as cool as possible
What do you do if the brakes fail?
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Under what circumstances must you use your headlights when driving?
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What is the speed limit when driving on DC city streets?
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When are you allowed to use a cell phone while driving in DC?
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At what distance should you signal your intention to switch lanes?
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If stopped by the DC police, what information are you responsible for providing?
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What is the 'four-second rule'?
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When are the roads most slippery?
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Can emotions like anger or depression affect your driving?
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Should you maintain your speed, speed up or slow down when you approach an exit ramp?
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What should you do to protect yourself from aggressive drivers?
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What should you do when backing up?
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What can you do to help ensure safe driving at night?
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What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid?
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What is legal to do on one-way roads?
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Which of the following is the most common kind of motor vehicle accident?
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Which lane should slow-moving traffic travel in?
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What should you do if the steering fails while you're driving?
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What should you do if there is a fire in the vehicle?
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What should you do if a vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane?
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Who has the right of way in this scenario: the car going straight or the car trying to make a left?
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When an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction, what must you do?
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What does it mean if a truck driver blinks the lights after you pass?
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When are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?
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When parking on a hill with a curb facing uphill, in what direction should the wheel of your vehicle be facing?
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When do you have to obey the direction of an authorized school crossing guard?
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Children in which of the following categories must be placed in an approved child passenger restraint device?
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Study Notes
Parking Regulations
- When parking downhill, wheels should face toward the curb.
- When parking uphill, wheels should face away from the curb.
Driving Regulations in DC
- It is illegal to have objects attached to the rear view mirror while driving.
- The speed limit on DC city streets is 25 mph.
- Cell phone use while driving is permitted only with a hands-free device.
- Signal lane changes at least 300 ft in advance.
Emergency Procedures
- If brakes fail, pump the brake pedal, apply the emergency brake, and shift to a lower gear.
- In case of a steering failure, ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow, and gently apply brakes.
- If there is a fire in the vehicle, park in an open area.
Driving Safety
- Avoid highway hypnosis by keeping eyes shifting and maintaining a cool vehicle interior.
- The 'four-second rule' ensures a safe following distance behind other vehicles.
- Roads are most slippery when it first starts to rain; be cautious during this time.
- Emotions like anger or depression can negatively impact driving performance.
Night Driving Tips
- To drive safely at night, avoid staring at oncoming headlights and use edge lines as lane guides.
Skid Control
- To regain control during a skid, remove foot from the gas, avoid braking, and steer in the direction of the skid.
Road Situations
- Slow-moving traffic should stay in the right lane.
- Rear-end collisions are the most common type of motor vehicle accident.
- Upon encountering an oncoming vehicle in your lane, slow down and pull to the right.
Right of Way and Lane Sharing
- A vehicle going straight has the right of way over one making a left turn.
- Always yield to emergency vehicles by pulling over to the right and stopping.
- Do not share a lane with a motorcyclist; it is illegal.
Child Passenger Safety
- Children aged three and under must be in an approved child passenger restraint device.
General Advice
- Do not slow down until fully onto the exit ramp when approaching an exit.
- Protect yourself from aggressive drivers by avoiding eye contact and not challenging them.
- When backing up, physically turn and check mirrors to ensure safety.
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