District of Columbia Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: No, it is illegal

It is illegal in the District of Columbia to make a left turn on red.

Source: Signals, Signs and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: After a full stop, unless "No Turn on Red" is posted

You may turn right on red after a complete stop unless a "No Turn on Red" sign is posted, yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists and traffic.

Source: Signals, Signs and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop as for a stop sign

If traffic lights are out of service or malfunctioning, stop as you would for a stop sign and then follow right-of-way rules.

Source: Signals, Signs and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The lane may be used for a left turn

A flashing yellow X means you may use the lane for a left turn, likely sharing it with left-turners from the opposite direction.

Source: Signals, Signs and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

At a flashing yellow signal you must slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Signals, Signs and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop

A HAWK stops traffic with a red signal so pedestrians can cross with a WALK signal.

Source: Introduction – Sharing the Road, Dutch Reach & HAWK Signal

Correct answer: Come to a full stop for crossing pedestrians

RRFBs flash yellow when activated; drivers should come to a full and complete stop for pedestrians crossing.

Source: Introduction – Sharing the Road, Dutch Reach & HAWK Signal

Correct answer: Solid red pavement with "Bus Only"

Bus lanes are indicated by solid red pavement and "Bus Only" markings on the road.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Within 40 feet

If no official sign is posted, you may turn from the bus lane within 40 feet of an intersection, yielding to bikes and buses.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Parking for persons with disabilities

Blue markings show parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: You are going the wrong way

Red reflectors show areas not to be entered; only traffic flowing in the wrong direction sees them.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: To turn left or pass bikes/pedestrians safely

Passing is not allowed; you may cross only to turn left or to pass pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter/skateboard riders when safe.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: No more than 150 feet

Drivers may use a center lane marked for left turns but may not travel further than 150 feet in it.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: No

Double solid white lines separate same-direction lanes (often HOV lanes); you may not cross them.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: A bike symbol with chevrons showing shared lanes

A sharrow is a bicycle symbol with a double chevron above it, used on lanes too narrow to share side by side.

Source: Pavement Markings