Who runs Southwest Service Center?

Southwest Service Center is run by the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV).

Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Southwest Service Center?

Southwest Service Center does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Rhode Island Service Center, 3.2 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near Southwest Service Center?

The closest are Rhode Island Service Center (3.2 miles), Georgetown Service Center (3.4 miles), Benning Ridge Service Center (4.1 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Southwest Service Center: Driver Test Center

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Information checked August 11, 2026

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Centre details

Address: 95 M STREET SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
Run by: District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV)
Official website: View official office page

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DC DMV lists this office in DC DMV service locations (read 2026-08-11), the directory it keeps of its own offices. A listing records that the agency still publishes the office rather than that the doors are open right now. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling.

Where you take the knowledge test

Southwest Service Center does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Rhode Island Service Center, 3.2 miles away.

Rhode Island Service Center

Washington · 3.2 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Rhode Island Service Center, 3.2 miles from Southwest Service Center; the furthest listed here is 5.1 miles. 6 of the 6 are within 10 miles.

Distances are straight-line, not driving routes.

Common questions about this center

Who runs Southwest Service Center?: Southwest Service Center is run by the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Southwest Service Center?: Southwest Service Center does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Rhode Island Service Center, 3.2 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near Southwest Service Center?: The closest are Rhode Island Service Center (3.2 miles), Georgetown Service Center (3.4 miles), Benning Ridge Service Center (4.1 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.