District of Columbia road test checklist
Everything below comes from official District of Columbia DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- On the test
- Fee
- $10 per road skills test
- If you fail
- Wait 72 hours after a failed test; after six consecutive fails, wait 12 months from the first fail
What the examiner checks 5
What to bring 6
Vehicle requirements 8
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“The Road Skills driving test will include maneuvers, driving in traffic, your ability to use turn signals, safely controlling the vehicle and parallel parking.” dmv.dc.gov, p. 12
“A $10 fee will be charged for each Road Skills test.” dmv.dc.gov, p. 12
“If you have a learner permit and drive yourself to your road skills test without being accompanied by a fully licensed driver 21 years or older, you will not be able to take your test.” dmv.dc.gov, p. 13
“If you fail your road skills test, you will not be allowed to retest prior to 72 hours after the failed test.” dmv.dc.gov, p. 13
“Have a hand emergency brake located between the seats.” dmv.dc.gov, p. 13
“These steps can be applied anywhere you take your parallel parking test.” dmv.dc.gov