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District of Columbia driver knowledge tests

Every District of Columbia course, the agency that gives the test, and the shape of each test.

Learner's permit test
30 questions, 24 correct to pass, scored as one total — 8 signs and signals; 22 rules of the road.
Motorcycle test
25 questions, 20 correct to pass.
CDL general knowledge
50 questions, 40 correct to pass.

Learner's Permit

The rules of the road plus the District of Columbia's own licensing rules, permit conditions and penalties.

395 questions30 questions, 24 correct to pass, scored as one total — 8 signs and signals; 22 rules of the road.

Motorcycle

The motorcycle knowledge test for the District of Columbia: gear, controls, curves, traffic, hazards, passengers, and alcohol.

110 questions25 questions, 20 correct to pass.

CDL General Knowledge

The commercial license general knowledge test: the federal rules for commercial driving that every CDL program follows, in every state and DC.

282 questions50 questions, 40 correct to pass.

CDL Hazardous Materials (H)

The CDL Hazardous Materials (H) knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

180 questions30 questions, 24 correct to pass.

CDL Air Brakes

The CDL Air Brakes knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

64 questions25 questions, 20 correct to pass.

CDL Passenger (P)

The CDL Passenger (P) knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

60 questions20 questions, 16 correct to pass.

CDL School Bus (S)

The CDL School Bus (S) knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

49 questions20 questions, 16 correct to pass.

CDL Tank Vehicle (N)

The CDL Tank Vehicle (N) knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

50 questions20 questions, 16 correct to pass.

CDL Doubles/Triples (T)

The CDL Doubles/Triples (T) knowledge test, on the federal rules that apply in every state and DC.

45 questions20 questions, 16 correct to pass.

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Questions

Common questions

Who gives the driver knowledge test in the District of Columbia?

The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles. Check its website for fees, documents and whether you need an appointment.

How many questions are on the District of Columbia permit test?

Drivers under 21: 30 questions, 24 to pass. Drivers 21 and older: 25 questions, 20 to pass. These counts and pass marks are widely reported; the District of Columbia does not publish them. The time limit is 75 minutes. The mock test here uses the format for drivers under 21.

Does the District of Columbia have a motorcycle knowledge test?

Yes. The District of Columbia's motorcycle knowledge test: 25 questions, 20 to pass. These numbers are widely reported; the District of Columbia does not publish them. The time limit is 60 minutes.

Which CDL tests can I practice for the District of Columbia?

CDL General Knowledge and the CDL Hazardous Materials (H), CDL Air Brakes, CDL Passenger (P), CDL School Bus (S), CDL Tank Vehicle (N), CDL Doubles/Triples (T). The CDL tests are federal, so the questions are the same in every state and DC.