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The District of Columbia permit knowledge test has 30 questions, and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. You can apply for a learner's permit at age 16. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks.

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In D.C., a child of less than 3 years of age must be properly restrained in:

A child restraint seat (with rear-facing rules for certain young/small children)

No restraint if the trip is under 5 miles

A D.C. driver under 18 generally may not operate a motor vehicle between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday–Thursday nights (except July/August), and between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.:

During July and August and on any Saturday or Sunday

Never — there is no night restriction

In the District of Columbia, a person under 21 is intoxicated with:

Any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood, urine, or breath

In D.C., children under 8 years of age shall be properly seated in an installed infant, convertible, or booster child safety seat, and a booster seat shall only be used with:

No belt if the seat has a harness

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The District of Columbia permit knowledge test has 30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks.

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24 of 30

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Min. permit age

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1. In D.C., a child of less than 3 years of age must be properly restrained in:
- ANo restraint if the trip is under 5 miles
- BA seat belt only
- A child restraint seat (with rear-facing rules for certain young/small children)
- DThe front seat only
Answer: A child restraint seat (with rear-facing rules for certain young/small children). D.C. Code §50-1703(a) provides that the operator may not transport any child of less than 3 years of age unless the child is properly restrained in a child restraint seat, with additional rear-facing requirements for certain children under 2 who weigh less than 40 pounds or measure less than 40 inches.
Source: D.C. Code — §50-1703
2. A D.C. driver under 18 generally may not operate a motor vehicle between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday–Thursday nights (except July/August), and between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.:
- ANever — there is no night restriction
- BOnly on federal holidays
- During July and August and on any Saturday or Sunday
- DOnly when raining
Answer: During July and August and on any Saturday or Sunday. D.C. Code §50-1401.01 restricts under-18 operation between 11:00 p.m. on Sunday–Thursday until 6:00 a.m. the following day during any month except July or August, and from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. during July and August and on any Saturday or Sunday (with statutory exceptions).
Source: D.C. Code — §50-1401.01
3. In the District of Columbia, a person under 21 is intoxicated with:
- A0.05% BAC only
- B0.08% BAC or more only
- Any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood, urine, or breath
- D0.02% BAC only
Answer: Any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood, urine, or breath. D.C. Code §50-2206.01 defines intoxication for a person under 21 as any measurable amount of alcohol in the person’s blood, urine, or breath.
Source: D.C. Code — §50-2206.01
4. In D.C., children under 8 years of age shall be properly seated in an installed infant, convertible, or booster child safety seat, and a booster seat shall only be used with:
- AA shoulder belt alone
- BA lap belt alone
- Both a lap and shoulder belt
- DNo belt if the seat has a harness
Answer: Both a lap and shoulder belt. D.C. Code §50-1703(b) requires children under 8 to be properly seated in an installed infant, convertible (toddler) or booster child safety seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and states a booster seat shall only be used with both a lap and shoulder belt.
Source: D.C. Code — §50-1703
5. A D.C. driver under 18 shall not operate a motor vehicle occupied by more than how many passengers under age 21 (except siblings)?
- AOne
- Two
- CThree
- DFour
Answer: Two. D.C. Code §50-1401.01 provides that a person under 18 shall not operate a motor vehicle occupied by more than 2 passengers under the age of 21, except that this restriction shall not apply to a passenger who is a sibling of the permittee.
Source: D.C. Code — §50-1401.01

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