About the District of Columbia DMV Permit exam
The District of Columbia DMV Permit exam is administered by the District of Columbia DMV. Like every state, District of Columbia adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $45 permit; $44 license.
- Washington DC requires 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) for applicants under 21; the permit period is minimum 6 months.
To get started, read the official District of Columbia handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the District of Columbia DMV.
What's in the District of Columbia exam: Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.