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Inspection Station

1001 Half Street Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024

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Percorsi (5)

Practice Route 1

Moderate10.4 km37 min

Practice Route 2

Moderate8.7 km43 min

Practice Route 3

Moderate9.0 km32 min

Practice Route 4

Moderate11.7 km39 min

Practice Route 5

Moderate7.5 km32 min

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1001 Half Street Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Inspection Station driving test centre?
Inspection Station is located at 1001 Half Street Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024. See the map and "Get directions" button on this page.
What is the pass rate at Inspection Station?
Pass-rate data for Inspection Station is updated as soon as the DMV publishes it. See our overall pass-rate ranking on /pass-rates.
How many routes does Driving Routes cover at Inspection Station?
5 hand-verified practice routes, each with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation on web, iPhone, Android, CarPlay and Android Auto.
What route is the examiner most likely to choose at Inspection Station?
Examiners pick from a small pool of representative routes. The published routes on this page cover the pool — driving each one at least once in the two weeks before your test is the highest-leverage prep.
What's the test like at Inspection Station?
A typical US road test at Inspection Station runs 15–20 minutes covering observation, vehicle control, parking and intersections.
Are the routes the actual roads used by examiners?
Yes. Every route is hand-verified by an approved driving instructor or a recent test-taker. Examiners choose from a pool of representative roads — our published routes cover that pool.
How long is the test at Inspection Station?
Most US DMV road tests are 15–20 minutes.
What types of test does Inspection Station offer?
Standard car tests are offered at every centre. Some centres also offer motorcycle, LGV/CDL and instructor (ADI) tests — see the centre's official listing on the state DMV site for current availability.
Can I book the test at Inspection Station online?
Most state DMVs allow online road-test booking. Check your state DMV at /usa/book-road-test.
How much does a test cost at Inspection Station?
Varies by state. See /usa/road-test-cost for state-by-state DMV fees.
What documents do I need on test day at Inspection Station?
Learner's permit (in date), proof of vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, and the road-test confirmation.
What car should I use for the test at Inspection Station?
Either your instructor's dual-controlled car or your own roadworthy car. Must be insured, registered, with valid plates.
What manoeuvres are tested at Inspection Station?
Varies by state. Most state DMV tests include parking and a three-point turn (K-turn). See /usa/maneuvers.
Are there roundabouts on the route at Inspection Station?
If the local area has roundabouts, yes. Driving Routes flags each route's manoeuvre count so you can pick one that matches your concerns.
Are there motorways or freeways on the route at Inspection Station?
Some urban DMVs include 5–10 minutes of freeway. Rural DMVs typically do not. The route page shows the road mix.
What time of day is best to take the test at Inspection Station?
Mid-morning (10–11am) tends to balance reduced rush-hour traffic with cleared school-run congestion. Avoid the first slot if you're not a morning person.
What's the busiest road on the route at Inspection Station?
The route detail pages on this site list each route's traffic-density rating. Pick the harder routes for your mock test 10 days out.
Can I practise the route myself before the test at Inspection Station?
Yes — that's exactly what Driving Routes is built for. Drive each published route at least twice in the two weeks before your test, with voice guidance on the first pass and muted on the second.
What's the most common reason people fail at Inspection Station?
Across US DMVs, rolling stops at STOP signs are the #1 critical error. See /usa/why-people-fail-road-test.
What happens if I fail my test at Inspection Station?
Most states require a 1–14 day wait before rebooking. Use the debrief to identify the habit that caused the fail.