District of Columbia DMV Practice Test
Practice District Of Columbia road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving rules with questions written from the official driver manual.
Choose your test and click to begin:
Start with the free 10-question District Of Columbia practice test. Then move on to the full 30-question mock test when you’re ready.
Choose from a set of practice quizzes tailored to different topics, difficulty levels, and test formats. All tests are completely free and can be taken as many times as you need.
District Of Columbia permit test quick facts
Number of questions
30 (ages 16-20)
25 (ages 21+)
Passing score:
24 (ages 16-20)
20 (ages 21+)
Time limit:
75 mins (ages 16-20)
60 mins (ages 21+)
Test fee:
$10 test fee + $20 permit
Minimum age:
16 years
GDL minimum requirement:
40 hours supervised practice and hold permit for 6 months
District Of Columbia Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the real District Of Columbia permit test?
The DC DMV test format depends on age. GRAD applicants ages 16–20 take a 30-question test, while standard applicants age 21 or older take a 25-question test.
What score do I need to pass?
For the GRAD test, aim for 24 correct answers out of 30. For the standard adult test, aim for 20 correct answers out of 25.
How much does the District Of Columbia knowledge test cost?
The knowledge test fee is $10 at a DC DMV service center. The learner permit fee is $20. Virtual testing and test-proctoring-center appointments cost more.
Can I take the District Of Columbia permit test online?
Yes. DC DMV offers virtual knowledge testing for standard and GRAD knowledge tests. An appointment is required for virtual testing or testing at a local Test Proctoring Center.
What should I bring to the District Of Columbia office?
Bring your completed application and documents proving identity and age, DC residency, Social Security number or proof of ineligibility, and parental approval if you are 16 or 17. DC DMV also requires vision screening, a knowledge test, a photograph, and applicable fees.
What happens if I fail?
If you fail the DC DMV knowledge test, you may retake it after waiting three full calendar days. If you fail six times within a 12-month period, you cannot take the seventh test until 12 months after the first failed test.
What happens after I pass?
If you pass the virtual test, you must visit a DC DMV Service Center within 14 business days with the required documents to obtain your learner permit or driver license.
Are these practice tests based on the District Of Columbia Driver Manual?
Yes. These practice questions are designed to help you study topics from the DC Driver's Manual: including traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules.
What is in the practice permit test?
Our short tests consist of 10 questions and are perfect for quick refreshes when you only have a few minutes. Our full practice tests have 30 questions for which you'll need to correctly answer 24 to pass. All tests use the same question database, where the questions are selected at random from these categories:
- Occupant Protection
- Traffic Controls
- Laws and Rules of the Road
- Visual Search
- Lane Control
- Turns
- Parking
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle Positioning
- Sharing the Road
- Special Driving Situations
- Handling Emergencies
- Driver Readiness
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Additional Driving Laws/Rules
How to best use these practice tests
Follow these steps for the most effective study experience:
Read the DC Driver Manual
This is the official source of all rules you'll be tested on.
Begin with shorter quizzes
Start with road signs, lane rules, and right-of-way. These build strong foundational knowledge.
Move to full-length 30-question tests
These mimic the real exam format and help you get used to timing and pressure.
After tests are scored, review the correct answers carefully
Understanding why an answer is correct improves retention.
Retake tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold
Most successful test-takers aim for 85–90% on practice quizzes before taking the real test.
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Useful resources
Always refer to official DC DMV resources for the latest learner permit requirements, fees, testing rules, document requirements, and driver manual information.
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