DE Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. What commercial driving disqualification applies to a CDL holder convicted of DUI while driving a non-commercial vehicle for the first time?

   1. Thirty days
   2. One year
   3. Six months
   4. Lifetime disqualification for the first conviction
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   One year. A DUI conviction in a personal vehicle can cost a CDL holder commercial driving privileges for one year. The consequence is not limited to incidents behind the wheel of a commercial truck or bus. Lifetime disqualification may be imposed for a second conviction, so selecting that penalty for the first conviction confuses the two stages. Remember that the license held by the driver is relevant even when the vehicle used during the offense is non-commercial.

2. 2. Which movement is forbidden by the crossed left-pointing arrow sign shown here?

   
   1. Proceeding straight
   2. A U-turn
   3. A left turn
   4. Entering a designated parking space
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   A left turn. The symbol pictures a left-turn movement and the slash prohibits that movement. It is therefore different from a no U-turn sign, which uses a U-shaped arrow, and from a straight-ahead restriction, which would show another symbol. The parking option describes a separate curb or parking regulation. Even when a left turn is banned, continue to follow all other traffic controls and choose a permitted route. The recognition cue is movement matching: look at what the arrow would make the vehicle do, then apply the red prohibition to that action.

3. 3. At what ages may a Delaware applicant (without an IEP) apply for a GDL Level One Learner's Permit?

   1. At least 16 and less than 18
   2. At least 15 and less than 17
   3. At least 17 and less than 21
   4. Any age from 16 to 25
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   At least 16 and less than 18. Delaware's Level One Learner's Permit is for applicants at least 16 years old and less than 18. The only extension in the eligibility rule is for a student on an active IEP, who may apply from 16 up to less than 22. Fifteen is too young, and an applicant 18 or older is handled as a first time adult applicant with a Temporary Instruction Permit instead. The applicant also needs the Blue/White driver education certificate and a sponsor's signature.

4. 4. A Delaware Level One permit holder is suspended for two months during the GDL program. How does that affect the 12 months needed for a Class D license?

   1. An equal period is added to the end of the 12 months, and complete testing is required
   2. The 12 months restart from zero
   3. It has no effect
   4. The suspension counts as driving time
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   An equal period is added to the end of the 12 months, and complete testing is required. Suspended, revoked, canceled, denied, or surrendered time does not count toward the 12 months of valid driving authority. A period of extra driving experience equal to the suspension is added to the end of the original 12 month period, and the permit holder must undergo complete testing. The clock does not restart from zero, and suspended time is not credited as driving time. Without a suspension, the permit converts to a Class D license automatically after 12 full months.

5. 5. After an unfavorable Delaware administrative hearing on a first offense chemical test refusal, how long is the license revoked?

   1. 3 months
   2. 12 months
   3. 5 years
   4. 6 months
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   12 months. The administrative hearing table lists two columns. For probable cause, revocation is 3 months for a first offense, 12 for a second, and 18 for a third or more. For a refused chemical test, it is 12 months for a first offense, 18 for a second, and 24 for a third or more. So a first refusal means 12 months at the hearing stage. Three months is the first offense probable cause period, six months is not in the table, and five years is far beyond any hearing revocation.

6. 6. What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing where there is no room beyond the tracks?

   1. Enter the crossing and wait on the tracks
   2. Cross quickly while sounding the horn
   3. Stop before the tracks and wait until there is space to clear them
   4. Use the shoulder to create space beyond the crossing
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   Stop before the tracks and wait until there is space to clear them. A driver must not begin crossing unless there is enough room for the vehicle on the far side. Entering a blocked crossing can leave the vehicle trapped on the tracks even when no train is immediately visible. A horn does not solve the space problem, and the shoulder is not a substitute for a clear exit. Wait before the crossing until traffic has moved and the entire vehicle can clear the rails.

7. 7. What does a Delaware identification card cost, and when does it expire?

   1. $20, expiring in 4 years
   2. $40, expiring eight years from the applicant's next birthday
   3. $10, expiring in 2 years
   4. Free, never expiring
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   $40, expiring eight years from the applicant's next birthday. The fee for a Delaware identification card is $40 and it expires eight years from the applicant's next birthday. The applicant must be a Delaware resident and present the same identity documents required for a license. A replacement license for one that is lost, stolen or destroyed costs $20 and can be requested online or at the Division, while the ID card requires the same residency proof.

8. 8. In a Delaware work zone, fines for exceeding the posted speed limit are:

   1. Waived when workers are absent
   2. Reduced by half
   3. Doubled
   4. The same as parking fines
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   Doubled. Fines for exceeding the speed limit in a Delaware work zone are doubled. The rule applies to speeding violations in the work zone, so a driver should obey the temporary or posted limit even when workers are not immediately visible. The fine is not waived, reduced by half, or converted into a parking penalty. Slow down before entering the marked area, watch for lane shifts and stopped traffic, and follow every temporary control device. The practical cue is the work-zone sign paired with a speed limit: the financial consequence increases.

9. 9. 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. Only when the pedestrian is walking on the driver's side
   3. When the pedestrian is within a marked or unmarked crosswalk
   4. Only after the pedestrian has crossed halfway
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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 halfway point 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.

10. 10. After becoming a Delaware resident, a driver moving from another state must apply for a Delaware driver license within:

    1. 30 days
    2. 45 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 60 days
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    60 days. A driver who becomes a Delaware resident must obtain a Delaware license within 60 days after becoming a resident. The deadline is not 30, 45, or 90 days, so waiting for an out-of-state credential to expire can create a violation. Gather the required identity, residency, and licensing documents soon after moving and schedule the Delaware application before the sixty-day period closes. The question concerns the resident’s licensing deadline, not an uncontrolled intersection or a vehicle’s right-of-way. Treat the move date as the starting point for counting.

11. 11. On a multilane roadway, how long should you remain moved over while passing a stationary emergency vehicle?

    
    1. Until you are directly alongside the stopped vehicle
    2. Only until your front bumper reaches its rear bumper
    3. Only until the emergency lights disappear from your mirror
    4. Until you are safely past the stopped vehicle
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    Until you are safely past the stopped vehicle. Moving over creates room around the roadside activity, and that separation should continue until you are safely past the stopped vehicle. Returning while directly alongside it removes the space where a responder may be standing or moving. The position of your front bumper alone does not show that the entire vehicle has cleared the hazard. Check mirrors and surrounding traffic before moving back, and keep the passage smooth so other drivers can anticipate your position.

12. 12. What does a solid white line between lanes generally indicate on Delaware roads?

    1. Changing lanes is discouraged
    2. Changing lanes is encouraged
    3. The lanes carry opposing traffic
    4. The lane is reserved for buses
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    Changing lanes is discouraged. A solid white line between lanes moving in the same direction means changing lanes is discouraged. A broken white line may be crossed for a safe lane change, while double solid white lines prohibit changing lanes. The marking does not identify opposing traffic or create a bus-only lane. Keep the vehicle in its lane, check mirrors and blind spots, and change only when the marking and surrounding conditions permit it. The visual cue is the unbroken single white line: treat it as a reason to maintain lane position unless a necessary lawful movement can be made safely.

13. 13. How many people died in drowsy driving crashes over the last decade, according to the Delaware manual?

    1. About 100
    2. More than 7,000
    3. About 500
    4. About 1 million
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    More than 7,000. Over the last decade, more than 7,000 people have been killed in drowsy driving related crashes. Long distance driving can bring on highway hypnosis, a trance like state, and not remembering the last few miles is a classic sign. Stop at a rest area, take a short nap, share the driving, and avoid the hours when you would normally be asleep.

14. 14. A Delaware Level One Learner's Permit holder is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle while:

    1. Using a cellular telephone or similar electronic device
    2. Driving with an adult supervisor
    3. Traveling during daylight hours
    4. Carrying an immediate family member
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    Using a cellular telephone or similar electronic device. A Level One permit holder may not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, text messaging device, or similar electronic device. This restriction applies even when the device seems convenient for navigation or the driver is stopped in ordinary traffic. Having an adult supervisor or carrying an immediate family member is not the prohibited conduct described here. The safe habit is to secure the device before the vehicle moves and handle any needed communication after parking. GDL restrictions are stricter than the general hands-free rule, so a permit holder should not assume hands-free use is allowed.

15. 15. Which headlight setting should you use when following another vehicle in Delaware?

    1. Parking lights instead of headlights
    2. High beams until the driver ahead complains
    3. Low beams
    4. High beams whenever the road is straight
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    Low beams. Low beams are appropriate when following another vehicle because bright light can reach the other driver through the mirrors. A straight road does not remove that glare problem, and waiting for a complaint leaves the other driver exposed in the meantime. Parking lights cannot replace headlights while driving. When you settle into a following position at night, check the beam setting and keep enough distance to see the road without directing unnecessary glare into the vehicle ahead.

16. 16. A steady red light is displayed and no sign forbids it. When may a Delaware driver turn right?

    1. Without stopping if no pedestrians are visible
    2. After a full stop, when the turn is safe
    3. Only after waiting for a green arrow
    4. Before reaching the intersection to avoid the red light
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    After a full stop, when the turn is safe. Delaware permits a right turn on red after the driver makes a full stop, checks for pedestrians and traffic, and confirms that the turn is safe. A clear-looking corner does not excuse a rolling approach. A green arrow is not required unless another control prohibits the turn, and leaving the roadway to avoid the signal is unlawful. Come to the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection boundary as appropriate, look in every direction, yield to users with priority, and turn only when the path is open.

17. 17. What speed limit does Delaware list for Route 1 and Interstate 495?

    1. 65 miles per hour
    2. 55 miles per hour
    3. 50 miles per hour
    4. 70 miles per hour
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    65 miles per hour. Delaware's speed table lists 65 miles per hour for Route 1 and Interstate 495. The 50 mile figure belongs to two-lane roads, while 55 applies to divided roads, roads with four or more lanes, and controlled access highways in the table. The 70 mile option exceeds the listed Delaware maximum for this entry. Check the posted sign and current conditions as well, because the manual's general rule still requires a reasonable speed.

18. 18. What does the yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign require a driver to do?

    
    1. Ignore the sign when the road ahead is clear
    2. Pass immediately if the vehicle ahead is slow
    3. Use the shoulder to pass traffic safely
    4. Obey the sign and look for double solid lines
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    Obey the sign and look for double solid lines. The yellow pennant marks a no-passing area, so the driver must obey it and check the pavement for the double solid lines that reinforce the restriction. Passing because the vehicle ahead is slow defeats the warning, and using the shoulder is not a lawful substitute for a passing lane. A clear view does not cancel the sign. Keep your lane, maintain a safe following distance, and wait until a permitted passing section is clearly indicated. The pennant shape is a visual cue to end any plan to overtake.

19. 19. A Delaware driver reaches 12 calculated points. What does the Problem Driver Program require?

    1. An advisory letter only
    2. A mandatory 12-month suspension
    3. Retaking the road test
    4. Complete a behavior modification course within 90 days after notification
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    Complete a behavior modification course within 90 days after notification. At 12 calculated points the driver must complete a behavior modification/attitudinal driving course within 90 days after notification, unless DMV extends it. Failing to comply, or choosing not to take the course, brings a mandatory 2-month suspension. The advisory letter is the 8 point step, and a 12-month suspension is the 22 point step. A road retest is not part of the 12 point action.

20. 20. What does completing an approved defensive driving course do for a Delaware driver?

    1. Erases all existing DMV points
    2. Removes a DUI from the record
    3. Gives a three-point credit applied only to future violations
    4. Lowers the fine on any pending ticket
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    Gives a three-point credit applied only to future violations. Delaware may treat completion of an approved defensive driving course as a three-point credit used when calculating DMV penalties. The credit is applied only to future violations for administrative action and does not remove or reduce existing DMV points, and it does not change the overall point value used for employment and insurance review. It has no effect on DUI records or pending fines. The course credit stays valid for three years from completion.