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District of Columbia Right Of Way practice

Practice 29 District of Columbia DMV questions on right of way. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What are you required to do when an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights or a siren approaches in your lane?

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  • A.pull over to the curb and stop.✓
  • B.increase your speed and clear the lane.
  • C.proceed at the same speed.
  • D.reduce your speed and continue slowly.

Why: When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens or flashing lights, you must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. This allows them to pass quickly and safely to reach their destination.

2

When two vehicles reach an intersection without signs or signals at approximately the same time, which of the following rules applies?

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  • A.One driver must wave the other driver through.
  • B.Car A must yield to the right.✓
  • C.Car B must yield to the left.
  • D.Car A must yield because it is turning.

Why: At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Since Car B is to the right of Car A, Car A must yield.

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