DE Permit Practice Test 4

All 20 questions in test 4

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1. 1. What happens when a payment to the Delaware DMV is returned as uncollectible?

   1. Nothing, the transaction is voided
   2. A $100 fine
   3. Immediate arrest
   4. A $25 penalty fee, and suspension of the license or registration if not paid within 10 days
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   A $25 penalty fee, and suspension of the license or registration if not paid within 10 days. If you present an uncollectible check or a returned card payment, a penalty fee of up to $25 is charged, and if the original amount plus the penalty is not paid within 10 days your driver's license and/or registration will be suspended. The DMV accepts cash, checks and major credit cards with proper identification, and does not charge late fees for its own processing delays.

2. 2. What must Delaware GDL passengers do while the vehicle is in motion?

   1. Wear a safety belt or use a child safety seat or booster seat
   2. Remain in the back seat without restraint
   3. Wear a belt only on highways
   4. Use a booster seat only when the permit holder is under 16
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   Wear a safety belt or use a child safety seat or booster seat. During Level One GDL driving, the permit holder and all passengers must wear a safety belt or be secured in a child safety seat or booster seat while the vehicle moves. The rule does not limit restraint use to highways, and sitting in the back does not replace a belt or appropriate child restraint. The age condition in the choice “Use a booster seat only when the permit holder is under 16” is invented. A concrete cue is to check every occupant before moving, because the wording covers both the young driver and passengers and gives two restraint paths based on the occupant's needs.

3. 3. At a Delaware four-way stop, which vehicle goes first when vehicles arrive at different times?

   
   1. The vehicle with the largest engine
   2. The vehicle that reached the intersection first after stopping
   3. The vehicle turning left
   4. The vehicle arriving last
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   The vehicle that reached the intersection first after stopping. At a four-way stop, Delaware says the driver reaching the intersection first goes first, but only after coming to a complete stop. Vehicle size, engine power, and turning direction do not replace the arrival order in this situation. If vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first, which is a separate tie rule. The helpful routine is stop completely, note who arrived first, and remain ready to yield if another road user would otherwise be placed in danger.

4. 4. An authorized emergency vehicle approaches with its siren active while you are near an intersection. What should you do?

   1. Move left and continue at the posted speed
   2. Stop immediately in the intersection so it can pass
   3. Drive clear of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
   4. Follow the emergency vehicle through the intersection
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   Drive clear of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. Delaware law says an approaching authorized emergency vehicle with a siren or qualifying flashing lights has priority. If you are near an intersection, continue far enough to clear it, then drive immediately to the right edge or curb and remain there until the vehicle passes. Stopping inside the intersection can block the emergency route, while moving left may place you in its path. Following behind it is not a permitted shortcut. The practical sequence is clear the intersection, pull right, and wait unless a police officer gives different directions.

5. 5. When Delaware displays a flashing red signal, what must the approaching driver do?

   1. Immediate acceleration through the intersection
   2. A slowdown without stopping
   3. A complete stop, followed by proceeding only when safe
   4. A stop only when a pedestrian is visible
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   A complete stop, followed by proceeding only when safe. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. The driver must come to a complete stop and proceed only when the movement is safe. Merely slowing fails to satisfy the stop requirement, and accelerating through the intersection ignores the warning. Waiting for a pedestrian before stopping is also too narrow because vehicles and other hazards may be present. Treat the signal as a stop sign, scan the intersection, and continue only after yielding as needed.

6. 6. At a Delaware yield sign, when may a driver proceed?

   1. Immediately, because a yield sign never requires slowing
   2. After yielding and only when the movement can be made safely
   3. Only after waiting for a green traffic signal
   4. After stopping for exactly ten seconds
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   After yielding and only when the movement can be made safely. A yield sign requires the driver to give way to vehicles or pedestrians in or approaching the intersection, stopping if necessary. After yielding, the driver may proceed only when the movement can be made safely. The sign does not eliminate the need to slow or stop, and it does not require a green signal or an arbitrary ten-second wait. The cue is to look left and right, identify lawful road users, and enter only after the path is clear.

7. 7. Which of these is a mandatory license revocation in Delaware?

   1. Two speeding tickets in one year
   2. A single seat belt violation
   3. An expired registration
   4. Three reckless driving convictions within 12 consecutive months
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   Three reckless driving convictions within 12 consecutive months. Delaware lists mandatory revocations, including DUI, hit-and-run involving death or injury, fleeing a police officer after a signal to stop, contributing to a death by operating a vehicle, and three convictions for reckless driving in a period of 12 consecutive months. Two speeding tickets, a seat belt violation, and an expired registration are handled through points, fines, or other actions, not mandatory revocation. Skipping court after posting bond on a listed offense also leads to revocation as if convicted.

8. 8. Why should a Delaware driver watch for sudden motorcycle movement near bridges and large trucks?

   1. Bridges remove the need for following distance
   2. Motorcycles always stop in the center of bridges
   3. Large trucks pull motorcycles toward them
   4. Crosswinds can move a motorcycle out of its lane
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   Crosswinds can move a motorcycle out of its lane. Crosswinds can push a motorcycle out of its lane, especially on open stretches, bridges, and near the wind blast from a fast-moving large truck. The rider may need to change speed or direction quickly, so a driver should stay alert and avoid squeezing the motorcycle's space. Trucks do not pull motorcycles toward them, and bridge location does not justify reducing the gap. Watch the rider's lane position, keep a generous buffer, and be prepared to adjust smoothly rather than making a sudden pass.

9. 9. After six months on a Delaware Level One permit, a teen wants to drive alone at 10:30 p.m. When is that allowed?

   1. When going directly to or from church, work, or school activities on school property
   2. Whenever a parent gives permission by phone
   3. Any night on weekends
   4. Never, under any circumstances
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   When going directly to or from church, work, or school activities on school property. After the first six months, the permit holder may drive unsupervised from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. driving requires supervision. The exception lets the teen drive without supervision during those hours when going directly to and from church activities, work activities, and school activities on school property. A phone call from a parent does not count as supervision, weekends are not exempt, and the exception means the answer is not never.

10. 10. A Delaware Class D driver gets a first speeding ticket in three years for 12 mph over and pays it by mail. How many points are assessed?

    1. None
    2. 2 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 6 points
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    None. Delaware's point credit rule says a speeding violation of 1 to 14 mph over the limit is not assessed points if it is the first violation within any 3-year period and the ticket is paid through the Voluntary Assessment Center or Alderman's Court as a guilty mail in or online. This driver meets both conditions, so no points are added. The credit applies only to Class D holders; CDL holders still receive points.

11. 11. What path does the arrow around the obstruction on this sign direct you to take?

    
    1. Stop before the obstruction until a green arrow appears
    2. Use the left shoulder to pass the obstruction
    3. Remain in the center of the divider
    4. Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider
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    Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider. The sign directs traffic to keep right of a traffic island or divider. The arrow is a channeling instruction around an obstruction, not an invitation to use the left shoulder or drive through the divider. A green-arrow requirement belongs to a traffic signal, while this sign tells you how to position the vehicle immediately. Reduce speed as needed, check nearby traffic, and follow the indicated side of the island. A useful cue is to trace the arrow around the obstruction before moving, making sure the vehicle remains on the permitted roadway.

12. 12. What does the divided-highway warning sign tell a driver to do?

    
    1. Stop before entering the divided highway
    2. Drive left of the divider until the highway ends
    3. Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider
    4. Use the shoulder as an extra travel lane
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    Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider. The divided-highway warning means traffic will separate around an island or divider, so the driver should remain on its right side. The choice directing the vehicle left reverses the manual's instruction. Stopping is not the normal response to this warning, and the shoulder is not a travel lane. A useful cue is to look for the central island or median as the roadway begins to split, then keep the vehicle to the right of that feature while adjusting speed to the surrounding traffic.

13. 13. What maneuver does the crossed right-pointing arrow sign shown here prohibit?

    
    1. Turning right
    2. Turning left
    3. Driving straight ahead
    4. Parking beside the right curb
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    Turning right. The crossed arrow depicts a right turn, so the restriction applies to turning right at that location. It does not ban left turns or straight travel, and it is not a parking sign merely because the arrow points toward the curb. Continue to watch for additional lane markings and signal instructions that may control the remaining movements. The quickest way to interpret this sign is to name the arrow's action aloud: right turn. The red slash then tells you not to perform that pictured action, including a right turn that might otherwise be considered on red.

14. 14. How does Delaware classify a third DUI offense occurring after two prior offenses?

    1. Civil offense only
    2. Class E felony
    3. Class C felony
    4. Class G felony
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    Class G felony. Delaware identifies a third DUI offense after two prior offenses as a Class G felony. Class E is used for a fourth or fifth DUI in the manual, while Class C is associated with a seventh or greater offense. Calling the conduct civil only ignores the criminal classification and the listed penalties. The concrete cue is the sequence: third offense follows two priors, placing it in the Class G category.

15. 15. A Delaware curve has an advisory speed below the posted limit. What may happen if a driver exceeds it and crashes?

    1. The advisory number automatically becomes the legal speed limit
    2. The driver may be considered in violation of the general speed restriction
    3. The driver is immune from speed enforcement because the sign is advisory
    4. The posted limit is canceled until the curve ends
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    The driver may be considered in violation of the general speed restriction. An advisory speed is not itself a specific legal speed limit, but Delaware may conclude that a driver violated the general speed restriction if the driver exceeds the advisory number and crashes. The sign does not automatically replace the posted limit, and it does not create immunity from responsibility. The posted limit also remains in force. The concrete cue is the combination of advisory speed, crash, and the separate requirement to drive reasonably for conditions.

16. 16. For a driver age 21 or older operating a noncommercial vehicle in Delaware, what is the lowest BAC covered by the general alcohol per se threshold?

    1. .02 or greater
    2. .04 or greater
    3. .08 or greater
    4. .10 or greater
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    .08 or greater. For Delaware's conclusive-evidence rule, a BAC of .08 or greater qualifies, and the same sentence mentions the presence of an illicit or recreational drug. The .02 figure belongs to the zero tolerance rule for underage drivers, while .04 is the commercial vehicle threshold. A BAC below .08 can still lead to a DUI charge, so the threshold is not a promise that lower alcohol levels are safe or lawful. The key cue is the driver's category: adult general rule, underage rule, and commercial rule are different.

17. 17. What is required before making a turn on a flashing red arrow?

    1. A rolling slowdown without stopping
    2. A full stop, followed by a turn when a safe gap exists
    3. A green circular light in addition to the arrow
    4. A horn blast before entering the turn
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    A full stop, followed by a turn when a safe gap exists. A flashing red arrow permits a turn in its direction only after a full stop. The stop creates time to select a safe gap in the main traffic flow, so merely slowing is insufficient. A separate green light and a horn blast are not listed prerequisites. After stopping, scan for opposing vehicles and pedestrians, signal as needed, and complete the turn only when the opening is safe.

18. 18. Who must accompany a Delaware Class D learner permit holder?

    1. Any licensed driver
    2. A properly licensed driver over the age of 21
    3. A parent only
    4. No one after 30 days
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    A properly licensed driver over the age of 21. The Class D learner permit authorizes its holder to operate a Class D vehicle only when accompanied by a properly licensed driver over the age of 21. Class D covers passenger cars, station wagons, pickups, utility vehicles and most panel trucks. Motorcycle temporary permits are valid six months, may be extended once for $5, and allow no passengers or riding between sunset and sunrise.

19. 19. What is the Delaware minimum clearance when passing a cyclist?

    1. Five feet only on roads with two lanes
    2. One foot unless the cyclist is in a marked lane
    3. Three feet at all times
    4. No set clearance if the driver uses a turn signal
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    Three feet at all times. When a motorist passes a cyclist, Delaware law requires a minimum of three feet of clearance at all times. A turn signal does not replace physical space, and the one-foot option is too close for the stated rule. Five feet is not the manual's minimum. On a multilane road, the driver should also move to the adjacent lane whenever possible, which provides an additional buffer. The cue is the cyclist's vulnerable position: slow as needed, leave three feet, and change lanes when that can be done safely.

20. 20. A first-time Delaware applicant using a Temporary Instruction Permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least:

    1. 21 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 18 years old
    4. 25 years old
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    21 years old. A first-time applicant using a Temporary Instruction Permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is qualified for the class of vehicle and is at least 21 years old. The accompanying driver must also have a valid license, and the manual excludes the motorcycle skills exam from this particular requirement. The lower ages of 18 and 19 do not meet the stated minimum, while 25 is higher than necessary. Before arriving for the road exam, verify both the driver’s age and license status so the required supervision is available from the start.