District of Columbia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
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About the District of Columbia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the District of Columbia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the District of Columbia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Traffic controls
Lane use and intersections
Sharing the road
Safe driving
Impaired driving
Novice stages
Sources for these terms (25)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2C · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- School Bus Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Motorcycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bicycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tires (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- GRAD License Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Learner Permits and Provisional Licenses · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Driver Point System Chart · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Driver Point System · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Suspended or Revoked License · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 50–2206.11. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or a drug. · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 50–2206.13. Penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug. · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 25–1001. Drinking of alcoholic beverage in public place prohibited; intoxication prohibited. · Source checked 2026-11-04
- § 50–1731.04. Restricted use of mobile telephone and other electronic devices. · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving Prevention · Source checked 2026-11-04
- IID Program Frequently Asked Questions - DC DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the DC DMV Permit Test Exam
The DC DMV Driver Knowledge Test is the written exam required to obtain a learner permit or driver license in the District of Columbia. It is a computerized, touch-screen test covering traffic laws, road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from the DC DMV Automobile Driver Manual. Applicants 21 and older take the standard test, while applicants ages 16-20 take the GRAD test under the Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers program. Both require 80% to pass.
Exam sponsor: DC Department of Motor Vehicles. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
60 minutes (standard test) or 75 minutes (GRAD or learner permit test)
Passing Score
80%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DC DMV Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the DC DMV Permit Test vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 DC DMV Permit Test terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the DC DMV Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the DC Department of Motor Vehicles content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the DC DMV knowledge test?
DC DMV does not publish the number of questions. Applicants 21 and older take the standard knowledge test, which has a 60-minute limit, and applicants ages 16-20 take the GRAD test, which has a 75-minute limit. Going past the time limit counts as a fail, and both versions are computerized.
What is the passing score for the DC DMV permit test?
You must score at least 80% to pass, and the same standard applies to both the standard test and the GRAD test.