DE Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. How many months of valid driving authority must a Delaware Level One permit holder complete before automatic Class D conversion?

   1. 12 months
   2. 6 months
   3. 3 months
   4. 24 months
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   12 months. A Delaware Level One Learner's Permit automatically converts to a Class D license after the holder completes a full 12 months of valid driving authority. Six months marks a change in supervision and driving-hour restrictions, but it is not the full program length. Three and 24 months do not match the manual's conversion rule. The word valid matters: time during a suspension, revocation, cancellation, denial, or surrender is excluded and additional experience can be added. Permit holders should track uninterrupted authorized time, not merely calendar time since issuance.

   Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

2. 2. What duty does a Delaware driver have when overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction?

   1. Assume the passing vehicle automatically has priority
   2. Force that vehicle onto the shoulder
   3. Sound the horn until it stops
   4. Yield to the vehicle being overtaken
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   Yield to the vehicle being overtaken. Delaware requires a driver overtaking a vehicle in the same direction to yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle slows or stops. Passing does not create an automatic priority status, and the overtaking driver may not force the other road user onto the shoulder. A horn can warn in some circumstances, but repeated sounding does not replace the yielding duty. The cue is to leave room and be prepared for the vehicle ahead to change speed, rather than treating the pass as permission to continue regardless of its movement.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

3. 3. For a first Delaware DUI offense with a BAC between .15 and .19, how long is the DMV license loss?

   1. 18 months
   2. 12 months
   3. 24 months
   4. 36 months
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   18 months. For a first offense, Delaware's DMV penalty is 18 months when the BAC falls between .15 and .19. The 12-month period applies to a BAC below .15 or drugs, while 24 months applies to .20 or greater or a chemical-test refusal. The 36-month choice belongs to a different offense tier and is not the first-offense figure in this range. Compare both the offense number and BAC band before selecting a penalty.

   Study this in the handbook: DUI penalties and underage laws

4. 4. When interpreting a highway sign such as this one, which features should you use together?

   
   1. Its color alone, without considering the symbol
   2. Its shape, color, and words, numbers, or figures
   3. The direction of the nearest vehicle only
   4. The distance between the sign and the curb only
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   Its shape, color, and words, numbers, or figures. Delaware expects drivers to recognize signs through several features working together. Shape and color help identify the kind of message, while a symbol, number, or wording communicates its specific meaning. Color alone cannot distinguish all the warnings that share a yellow background. As you approach this sign, examine the opposing arrows along with the sign shape and color. Do not substitute the behavior of nearby traffic for reading the actual traffic control.

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

5. 5. Why should you reduce speed before entering the curves warned of by this sign?

   
   1. Braking in a curve always increases tire grip
   2. Braking in a curve can cause a skid
   3. A curve allows a higher speed than a straight road
   4. The steering wheel automatically limits speed in curves
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   Braking in a curve can cause a skid. Braking while turning can cause the tires to lose grip and the vehicle to skid. Reduce speed on the approach so that the vehicle is already traveling at a controlled pace when the bend begins. Waiting until the middle of a curve to brake does not increase traction. On a winding road, continue scanning for the next bend instead of assuming the first curve is the last. Smooth steering and an appropriate entry speed help keep the vehicle within its lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Seeing ahead and adjusting to conditions

6. 6. In Delaware, which child should not ride in the front passenger seat?

   1. Only a child under 8
   2. Only a child in a booster seat
   3. A child under 12 or under 5 feet 5 inches
   4. Any child under 16
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   A child under 12 or under 5 feet 5 inches. The manual says a child under the age of 12 or under 5 feet 5 inches should not occupy the front passenger seat, with certain exceptions in Delaware code. Children who outgrow a booster seat but are not yet 16 must wear a properly secured seat belt in all seating positions, which is a primary enforcement law. So under 16 is the seat belt rule, not the front seat rule, and under 8 or booster seat only are too narrow.

   Study this in the handbook: Headlights, seat belts, phones and insurance

7. 7. How early may a Delaware driver renew a noncommercial license?

   1. Only in the last week
   2. One year early
   3. Only after it expires
   4. Any time during the 180 day period before expiration
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   Any time during the 180 day period before expiration. You may renew at any time during the 180 day, six month, period prior to the expiration of your license, at any DMV facility. Licenses are issued for eight years except for limited immigration stays, hazmat holders and Driving Privilege Card holders. Renewing after the expiration date brings a $10 late fee, and endorsements add to the base fee, $12 for motorcycle and $10 for taxi. Commercial driver license holders follow a different rule and may renew no earlier than 30 days before expiration.

   Study this in the handbook: Exams, renewal and license rules

8. 8. A pedestrian has started crossing while the DON'T WALK signal is flashing. What should that pedestrian do?

   1. Finish crossing as rapidly as possible
   2. Turn around and wait in the roadway
   3. Start a new crossing from the curb
   4. Stop in the crosswalk until the signal changes
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   Finish crossing as rapidly as possible. A flashing DON'T WALK signal means a pedestrian who has already entered the street should finish crossing as rapidly as possible. It does not direct that person to reverse course or stand still in the travel path. Someone who has not begun crossing should wait instead. Drivers must still watch the crosswalk and yield as required, because the signal does not make a person invisible. The practical cue is simple: flashing means complete an existing crossing, while steady DON'T WALK means do not begin one.

9. 9. A Delaware driver charged with DUI says the drug was legally prescribed. Is that a defense?

   1. No, being legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense
   2. Only if the driver is under 21
   3. Yes, a prescription is always a defense
   4. Yes, if the driver was on private property
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   No, being legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense. Delaware's DUI law states that the fact a person is or has been legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense. The law also applies on highways and elsewhere throughout the state, so private property does not create an exception. Age does not change this rule. At an administrative hearing, a BAC of .08 or more or the presence of any drug is conclusive evidence of being under the influence.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, BAC and implied consent

10. 10. A Delaware driver is convicted of speeding 22 mph over the posted limit. What does the serious speeding rule add?

    1. A one-month suspension
    2. No action
    3. A one-year suspension
    4. An advisory letter
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    An advisory letter. Under Delaware's serious speeding rules, a driver convicted of speeding 20 to 24 mph over the posted limit is sent an advisory letter. Suspensions start at 25 mph over, with one month at that threshold, and a one-year suspension applies at 50 mph or more over the limit or at 100 mph on a highway. So a one-month or one-year suspension overstates the result for 22 mph over, while no action understates it.

    Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and serious speeding

11. 11. When is a Delaware driver required to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian?

    1. Only when the pedestrian is using a traffic signal
    2. When the pedestrian is walking on the driver's side of the road
    3. When the pedestrian is within a marked or unmarked crosswalk
    4. When the pedestrian waves the driver to stop
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    When the pedestrian is within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Delaware gives pedestrians the right-of-way when they are within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. A signal is not the only circumstance, and neither side of the roadway nor a wave from the pedestrian changes the duty. Slow before the crosswalk, scan for people who may be partly hidden, and be ready to stop. A horn can warn someone, but it cannot replace yielding when a pedestrian is crossing.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses, pedestrians and bicyclists

12. 12. A Delaware GDL permit holder needs a supervisor for a practice drive. Which adult qualifies (assuming sponsor approval)?

    1. A 21-year-old with a Class D license for 3 years
    2. A 22-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years
    3. A 30-year-old with a Class D license for 2 years
    4. A 25-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years
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    A 25-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years. For GDL driving, the supervisor must be a properly licensed parent, guardian, or sponsor-approved licensed driver who is at least 25 years old and has held a Class D license for at least 5 years. Only the 25-year-old with 5 years meets both parts. The 21 and 22 year olds are too young, and the 30-year-old lacks the five years of licensed driving. Note that the separate adult Temporary Instruction Permit only needs a licensed companion 21 or older, which is a common mix-up.

    Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

13. 13. You are driving in a reversible lane when the light above it changes to a steady yellow X. What should you do?

    1. Keep using the lane until the X turns red
    2. Stop in the lane and wait for a green arrow
    3. Speed up to clear the lane before it closes
    4. Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe
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    Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe. Reversible lanes carry traffic one way at some times and the opposite way at others, and special lights show whether you may use them. A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it, and a red X means you cannot. A steady yellow X warns that the lane's use is changing, so you should move out of it as soon as it is safe. Waiting for the red X leaves you in a lane that is about to change direction. Stopping in the lane or racing ahead are not safe responses. Signal and merge into a regular lane.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and roundabouts

14. 14. When you pass this round yellow advance warning sign, when does Delaware say to use particular caution?

    
    1. At night, to avoid driving into the side of a train
    2. In daylight, because sun glare can hide a train
    3. During rush hour, when traffic may back up
    4. Only after you hear a train horn
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    At night, to avoid driving into the side of a train. The round black-on-yellow sign is an advance warning that a railroad crossing is ahead. When you reach it, slow down and watch for the crossing. Delaware adds a specific warning for darkness: use particular caution at night so you do not drive into the side of a train that is already crossing the road. Sun glare, rush hour traffic, and waiting for a horn are not the conditions the manual singles out for this sign. Slowing as soon as you see the sign gives you more time to stop if a train is on the crossing.

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

15. 15. What must a Delaware Driving Privilege Card applicant do before visiting the DMV?

    1. Nothing, walk in with a passport
    2. Schedule an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification for fingerprinting and pay a $72 fee
    3. Pass a road test first
    4. Pay $20 online
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    Schedule an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification for fingerprinting and pay a $72 fee. Effective September 11, 2023, all eligible Driving Privilege Card applicants must schedule an appointment with the Delaware State Bureau of Identification to begin the process. SBI collects fingerprints, validates identification and collects a $72 fee, and provides a receipt to bring to the DMV along with original or certified required documents and a tax filing compliance certification from the Division of Revenue.

16. 16. On a multi-lane roadway, what is the Delaware response when approaching a stopped vehicle covered by the Move Over law?

    1. Drive on the shoulder until completely past it
    2. Change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe
    3. Stop in your lane and wait for a signal
    4. Accelerate so you spend less time beside it
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    Change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe. On a multi-lane roadway, Delaware asks an approaching driver to move over one lane from the stopped vehicle until safely past it. The lane change must be appropriate and safe, so driving onto the shoulder is not the default response. Stopping in the travel lane can create another hazard, and acceleration does not provide the protective separation the rule is designed to create. If a lane change is impossible or unsafe, the manual directs the driver to proceed cautiously and reduce to a safe speed. Think separation first, then controlled speed.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and the Move Over law

17. 17. What information do blue motorist service signs usually provide?

    1. Speed limits and passing rules
    2. Upcoming curves and hills
    3. Gas, food, or lodging
    4. Railroad crossing warnings
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    Gas, food, or lodging. Motorist service signs usually have white letters on a rectangular blue background and identify services such as gas, food, and lodging. They help drivers locate facilities, rather than announce curves, regulate speed, or warn about railroad tracks. Read the service sign early and plan a legal, gradual maneuver to reach the facility. Do not stop abruptly in an active lane or treat the blue background as permission to ignore other controls. The useful cue is blue with service information, while yellow warning signs and regulatory signs serve different purposes.

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

18. 18. Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. After getting out, which way should you run?

    1. Away from the train, in the direction it is traveling
    2. Toward the direction the train is coming from, away from the tracks
    3. Along the tracks to warn the train crew
    4. Back to your car to try restarting it
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    Toward the direction the train is coming from, away from the tracks. If a train is coming while your vehicle is stalled on the tracks, get out and move away from the tracks right away. Delaware says to get as far away as you can and run in the general direction the train is coming from, so that debris from the collision will not hit you. Running in the direction the train is traveling is the opposite of this advice, which makes it the tempting wrong choice. Never walk along the tracks or go back to the car. Only when no train is coming should you try to restart the vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings, vehicle emergencies and crashes

19. 19. If a police officer's instruction conflicts with a Delaware traffic signal, which instruction must a driver follow?

    1. The direction of the nearest other driver
    2. The traffic signal because it is always controlling
    3. The police officer's instruction
    4. The instruction shown on a parked vehicle
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    The police officer's instruction. A police officer may direct traffic differently from a sign, signal, or pavement marking when conditions require it. Delaware tells drivers to obey the officer even when that instruction is contrary to the ordinary traffic control. The signal still operates for other road users, but the officer's hand signal or verbal command governs the driver being directed. Do not assume a green light authorizes movement when the officer is stopping traffic. Slow down, identify the officer's intended path, and follow that direction carefully.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and roundabouts

20. 20. What following-distance method does the Delaware manual recommend for ordinary driving?

    1. Following until the lead vehicle's brake lights appear
    2. The one-car-length rule at every speed
    3. The three-second rule
    4. Keeping exactly one second behind on dry roads
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    The three-second rule. The manual calls the three-second rule an easy way to tell whether a driver is following too closely, and says it works at any speed. A fixed car length changes meaning as speed changes, while waiting for brake lights leaves little reaction time. One second is less than the stated ordinary cushion. Choose a stationary point after the vehicle ahead passes it, count three seconds, and stretch the gap to four seconds on slippery roads or when following a motorcycle.

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance, trucks and motorcycles