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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

¿Cuál es el límite de concentración de alcohol en sangre (BAC) para conductores adultos en el Distrito de Columbia?

El límite legal de BAC para conductores adultos (de 21 años en adelante) en DC es del 0.08%. Para conductores comerciales con CDL, el límite es del 0.04%, y para conductores menores de 21 años, DC tiene una política de tolerancia cero—cualquier BAC medible (0.02% o superior) resulta en suspensión automática de licencia.

DC-specific

¿Cuántos puntos puedes tener en tu licencia de DC antes de que sea suspendida?

En DC, acumular 12 puntos o más en un período de 12 meses activa una audiencia automática de suspensión de licencia. Para ofensas subsequentes, 14 puntos en 12 meses lleva a una suspensión de 90 días, y 18 puntos en 24 meses resulta en una suspensión de un año como infractor habitual.

DC-specific

¿Cuáles son las restricciones de pasajeros y celular para una licencia provisional de adolescente en el Distrito de Columbia?

Los titulares de licencia provisional en DC (Clase D) menores de 18 años no pueden tener más de un pasajero menor de 21 años en el vehículo a menos que un adulto licenciado (de 21 años en adelante) también esté presente, y todo uso de celular—incluyendo manos libre—está prohibido. Estas restricciones permanecen vigentes hasta que el conductor cumpla 18 años o complete el período de licencia graduada.

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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