Regulatory sign pictures — District of Columbia Permit Test

Regulatory sign pictures on the District of Columbia permit test — 5 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

At this sign, stop at the stop line; if there is no stop line, before the crosswalk; and if there is no crosswalk, before the sign itself.

Stopping in the right place keeps your car out of the crosswalk and gives you a clear look at cross traffic.

When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line.

DC Driver Manual, p.95

After stopping at this sign, yield to any pedestrian or bicyclist in the crosswalk before you go.

The crosswalk is right in front of your bumper, and a person in it is the first thing you would hit.

Before proceeding, you must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or bicyclist that may be in the crosswalk.

DC Driver Manual, p.95

As you slow for this sign, look to the left, look to the right, then look back to the left.

The nearest lane of traffic comes from your left, so you check it again just before you pull out.

Look to the left, look to the right, and then look back to the left.

DC Driver Manual, p.95

At this sign, slow down and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle; go when you can do so safely.

Traffic on the other road was never told to stop, so it is up to you to fit in without cutting anyone off.

You must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle.

DC Driver Manual, p.95

This sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the stretch of road where it is posted.

The number is the most you may legally drive there, not a speed you are expected to hold in rain or traffic.

This particular sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the stretch of roadway where it is posted.

DC Driver Manual, p.96

On the test

At this sign there is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where must you stop?

Before the posted sign. Stopping in the right place keeps your car out of the crosswalk and gives you a clear look at cross traffic. DC Driver Manual, p.95: “When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against DC Driver Manual, published by the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.