Practice test 1 of 10 — Delaware permit test

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1. Question 1: C. Your license can be suspended

   Repeated traffic violations can lead to your license being suspended, along with higher insurance costs.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

2. Question 2: B. The driver on your right

   When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

3. Question 3: A. One year

   There is a "One-year suspension" for 50 mph or more over the limit "or driving 100 mph on a highway."

   Handbook: Section Two – Driver License Information — Serious Speeding Violations

4. Question 4: C. 50 hours

   The sponsor certifies the teen "has driven for 50 hours; 10 of which includes night-time driving."

   Handbook: Section Two – Driver License Information — GDL: Level One Learner’s Permit Restrictions

5. Question 5: D. Open space around your car on all sides

   A space cushion is room around your car on all sides so you have time and space to react.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space

6. Question 6: B. Lanes of traffic moving the same way

   White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

7. Question 7: A. The car on your right

   When two cars arrive at the same time, the car on the right goes first, no matter which way it is turning.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

8. Question 8: C. Near schools, parks, and playgrounds

   Children near schools, parks and playgrounds may run into the road without looking.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Pedestrians

9. Question 9: B. Headphones over or in both ears

   Driving "with head or earphones that cover or go in both ears" is illegal in Delaware.

   Handbook: Section Five – Driving Skills and Safety Tips — Seeing Well

10. Question 10: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

11. Question 11: C. 15 days

    The officer gives a 15-day temporary license, and "The driver will have 15 days to request an administrative hearing."

    Handbook: Section Two – Driver License Information — Delaware Specific Penalties And Procedures

12. Question 12: C. About four times as much

    Crash energy grows with the square of speed, so at double the speed a crash carries about four times as much energy.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

13. Question 13: A. Never drive faster than is safe for conditions

    The basic speed rule means you must never drive faster than is safe for the road, weather and traffic, whatever the posted limit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

14. Question 14: D. Follow the officer and go through with care

    Directions from a police officer take the place of signals and signs, so follow the officer and go through with care.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

15. Question 15: B. Yield at that line

    A row of white triangles, called a yield line, shows where you must yield.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

16. Question 16: D. 15 feet

    The manual lists no stopping or parking "Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant."

    Handbook: Section Four – Rules of the Road — Stopping And Parking Violations

17. Question 17: B. Before you start to drive

    Adjust your seat and mirrors before you start to drive, so you can see well and are not distracted on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle equipment

18. Question 18: B. Being tired or distracted

    Being tired or distracted slows how fast you notice and react, which adds to your stopping distance.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

19. Question 19: C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed

    Food slows how fast alcohol is absorbed, but it does not stop you from becoming impaired.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

20. Question 20: B. People crossing and cross traffic on green

    When turning right on red, yield to people in the crosswalk and to cross traffic that has a green light.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

21. Question 21: A. Traffic from every direction must stop

    An all-way plaque means traffic from every direction must stop at the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

22. Question 22: D. The effects can be much stronger

    Alcohol mixed with other drugs can make the effects much stronger and more dangerous.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

23. Question 23: A. Straight ahead until you start to turn

    Keep the wheels straight. If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

24. Question 24: B. It is doubled

    The manual says "Fines for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone are doubled."

    Handbook: Section Four – Rules of the Road — When Approaching Or Driving Through A Work Zone

25. Question 25: D. Only cyclists riding in bike lanes or bike paths

    Bicycle-shaped signals are "applicable to bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths" and to no one else.

    Handbook: Section Four – Rules of the Road — Bicycle Signals

26. Question 26: C. Pull to the right and stay in the car

    Pull to the right when it is safe, stop, and stay in the car with your hands where the officer can see them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Traffic stops

27. Question 27: A. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times as far.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

28. Question 28: B. You may not be able to stop in time

    Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

29. Question 29: B. Do not drive on it except in an emergency

    The striped gore area between a lane and a ramp keeps traffic apart. Do not drive across it or stop on it except in an emergency.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

30. Question 30: A. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight

    If you hydroplane, ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight until the tires grip again. Do not brake hard.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

31. Question 31: D. Read the label and ask if it affects driving

    Many medicines can make you drowsy. Read the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist if it affects driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

32. Question 32: D. 30 days

    The manual says "After changing your Delaware address, you have 30 days to notify" the DMV.

    Handbook: Section Two – Driver License Information — Address Change