The real Delaware knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 4
signs
Where should a driver expect the X-shaped railroad sign shown here, and how should it be treated?
- At the tracks, as a yield sign requiring caution for trains
- At a hospital, as a prohibition on using the horn
- In a work zone, as an instruction to merge left
- At a school, as a command to stop for children
Answer: At the tracks, as a yield sign requiring caution for trains. The white X-shaped crossbuck identifies the railroad crossing itself and carries the same meaning as a yield sign. A driver must yield to crossing trains, so the track area deserves a deliberate check before entering. The hospital, work-zone, and school choices attach the sign to unrelated locations and actions. Do not treat the crossbuck as permission to continue without looking. Scan for trains and obey any additional lights, gates, or bells at the crossing. The shape is the cue that this is the crossing point, not merely an advance warning.