Delaware DMV permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Delaware Driver Manual, covering hazards, weather and night driving, turns and intersections, right of way, following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Delaware DMV test has 32 questions and you need 26 right.
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Question 1How much higher is the nation's fatal crash rate per mile at night than during the day?
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D: Two-and-one-half times. Per mile driven, the fatal crash rate at night is two-and-one-half times as high as during the day. Delaware Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 125.
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Question 2To what speed should you slow when approaching a Delaware roundabout?
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A: 10-15 mph. Upon approaching the roundabout, stay right of the splitter island and slow down to 10-15 mph. Delaware Driver Manual: How to Use a Roundabout, page 86.
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Question 3Approaching an emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights, what must you do?
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C: Drive to the right-hand edge or curb, clear of intersections, until it has passed. Yield and immediately drive to the right-hand edge or curb, clear of any intersection, and stay there until the emergency vehicle has passed (unless a police officer directs otherwise). Delaware Driver Manual: Responding To Approaching Emergency Vehicles, page 82.
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Question 4When being overtaken by another vehicle in Delaware, what must you do?
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A: Give way to the right and not increase speed until fully overtaken. Vehicles being overtaken shall give way to the right and not increase their speed until fully overtaken. Delaware Driver Manual: Overtaking (Passing) Other Vehicles, page 81.
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Question 5If you want to cross several lanes, how should you do it?
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B: One lane at a time. Take lanes one at a time, like stairs; waiting for all lanes to clear can tie up traffic. Delaware Driver Manual: Space To Merge, page 130.
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Question 6How hot can a car's interior get after half an hour if it's 94 degrees outside with windows up?
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D: About 122 degrees. With windows up at 94 degrees outside, the interior can reach 122 degrees in half an hour or 132 after an hour. Delaware Driver Manual: Use Child Restraints (Car Seats), page 111.
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Question 7If a vehicle fire gets out of control, how far away should you move?
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D: At least 100 feet. If a fire gets out of control, move at least 100 feet away; the gas tank may explode. Don't use water on a gas fire. Delaware Driver Manual: Fire, page 138.
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Question 8How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Delaware (unless posted)?
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C: No closer than 50 feet. No parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing unless otherwise posted. Delaware Driver Manual: Stopping And Parking Violations, page 93.
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Question 9On a multi-lane road, what does Delaware's Move Over law require for a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
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B: Move over a lane until safely past; if impossible, slow to a safe speed. Proceed with caution and change lanes when possible; if a lane change is impossible or unsafe, reduce to a safe speed. Delaware Driver Manual: Move Over Laws: Approaching Stationary Emergency Vehicles, page 82.
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Question 10During the first 12 months of a Level One Learner's Permit, how many passengers may ride besides the adult supervisor (excluding immediate family)?
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A: One. No passengers other than an adult supervisor and one other passenger may be in the vehicle during the first 12 months (immediate family excepted when the supervisor is present). Delaware Driver Manual: GDL: Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, page 29.
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Question 11How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain?
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C: 20 to 40 minutes. Alcohol goes from your stomach into your blood and reaches your brain in 20 to 40 minutes. Delaware Driver Manual: If You Drink, When Can You Drive, page 51.
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Question 12You approach an intersection where the traffic signals are dark (no lights). What should you do?
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D: Reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection. With dark signals, reduce speed and prepare to yield to other vehicles in or approaching the intersection. Delaware Driver Manual: Dark Traffic Signals, page 70.
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Question 13According to the Delaware manual, when is a road most hazardous on a 'slippery when wet' sign?
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B: The first half hour of rain. The slippery when wet sign notes the first half hour of rain is most hazardous. Delaware Driver Manual: Other Warning Signs, page 76.
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Question 14What is the default speed limit on Delaware controlled-access highways such as turnpikes and expressways?
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B: 55 mph. Controlled access highways (turnpikes and expressways): 55 mph. Delaware Driver Manual: Speed Limits, page 93.
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Question 15What is the most important rule for safer night driving?
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B: Don't over-drive your headlights. Most important of all, don't over-drive your headlights; keep your speed low enough to stop in the distance you can see. Delaware Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 125.
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Question 16In what direction does traffic move in a Delaware roundabout?
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B: Counterclockwise around the central island. A roundabout moves traffic counterclockwise around a central island. Delaware Driver Manual: Roundabouts, page 85.
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Question 17Is it legal to pass a vehicle stopped to let a pedestrian cross?
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A: No. You must not pass a vehicle stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the highway. Delaware Driver Manual: Your Responsibility As A Driver (Pedestrians), page 95.
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Question 18At 55 mph, about how much time and sight distance do you need to pass safely on a two-lane road?
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A: About 10 seconds and over 1,600 feet (about one-third of a mile). At 55 mph you need about 10 seconds to pass, which means over 1,600 feet or about one-third of a mile of clear road. Delaware Driver Manual: Space To Pass, page 131.
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Question 19Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?
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B: Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move; blind spots near the rear corners can't be seen in mirrors. Delaware Driver Manual: When changing lanes, page 118.
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Question 20A 20-pound object at 55 mph hits with what force?
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C: About 1,000 pounds. A 20 lb. object at 55 mph has a force of 1,000 lbs. at impact—so secure your load. Delaware Driver Manual: Secure Your Load, page 107.
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Question 21Your brakes fail. What should you do first?
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D: Pump the brake pedal several times. Pump the brake pedal; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears and find a safe place to stop. Delaware Driver Manual: Brake Failure, page 136.
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Question 22Where is stopping or parking prohibited in Delaware?
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C: Where a curb is painted yellow or a yellow line is at the road edge. You must not stop or park where a curb is painted yellow or a yellow line is placed at the edge of a roadway. Delaware Driver Manual: Stopping And Parking Violations, page 92.
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Question 23Besides police and fire vehicles, which stationary vehicles does Delaware's Move Over law cover?
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C: DelDOT vehicles, tow trucks, and any stationary vehicle with hazard lights, flares, cones or warning signs. It covers stationary DelDOT vehicles, tow trucks, and any stationary vehicle displaying warning signals such as hazards, flares, cones or signs. Delaware Driver Manual: Move Over Laws: Approaching Stationary Emergency Vehicles, page 82.
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Question 24Who may supervise a Delaware Level One permit holder?
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C: A licensed parent, guardian or sponsor-approved driver at least 25 who has held a Class D license at least 5 years. The supervisor must be a properly licensed parent, guardian or licensed driver approved by the sponsor, at least 25, with a Class D license for at least 5 years. Delaware Driver Manual: GDL: Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, page 29.
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Question 25Compared with a 200-pound person, how much alcohol does a 100-pound person need to reach the same BAC?
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D: About half as much. It takes about half as much for a person weighing 100 pounds as for one weighing 200 pounds. Delaware Driver Manual: Drinking And Blood Alcohol Concentration, page 50.
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