Delaware DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What is true about large trucks compared to passenger vehicles?

Accepted Answer

They take longer to stop than passenger cars.

Answer

They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

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They all have air brakes that allow very quick stops.

Question 2

When driving at night, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

Always use your high beams.

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Increase your following distance.

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Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Question 3

Before entering an intersection, what scanning sequence should you use?

Accepted Answer

Look left

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Look only to the right.

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Look only to the left.

Question 4

When is a wet highway surface most likely to be especially slippery?

Accepted Answer

If it has just begun to rain.

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If it has been raining for one to two hours.

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If it has been raining several hours.

Question 5

When you see an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until it has passed.

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Move into the right lane and drive slowly until it passes.

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Maintain your speed and stay in your lane.

Question 6

A curb painted red indicates:

Accepted Answer

No parking

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A loading zone.

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An area reserved for picking up or dropping off passengers.

Question 7

Why should you keep the inside of your windows clean if someone has been smoking?

Accepted Answer

Smoking causes a film to build up on the glass inside the vehicle.

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Dust tends to settle on the insides of car windows.

Answer

The stale smell can be distracting.

Question 8

If a tire suddenly blows out, what is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and brake lightly to slow, then pull off safely.

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Apply the brake and hold it down hard.

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Pull over immediately without slowing gradually.

Question 9

What do No passing zone signs indicate?

Accepted Answer

To speed up slightly.

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To maintain a steady speed.

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That it is not safe to pass.

Question 10

When stopping on snow or ice in a vehicle with ABS, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.

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Pump the brakes.

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Stay off the brakes and wait to drift to a stop.

Question 11

To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be placed:

Accepted Answer

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

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Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

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On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

Question 12

Why should you use antifreeze washer fluid in cold climates?

Accepted Answer

It will keep the washer fluid from freezing.

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Cold fluid can scratch your windshield.

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Moisture can cause cold wiper blades to crack.

Question 13

In traffic moving 50–55 mph, you are least likely to be involved in a crash if you:

Accepted Answer

Stay within that speed range.

Answer

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

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Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Question 14

Only which factor can lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Accepted Answer

Time.

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Eating foods high in fat.

Answer

Drinking caffeine.

Question 15

To whom must you give the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Any pedestrian crossing any street or in any crosswalk.

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Only pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

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Only if the pedestrian has a Walk signal.

Question 16

Before switching on the ignition, what should you do regarding safety belts?

Accepted Answer

Buckle your safety belt and ensure passengers have buckled theirs.

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Buckle only if you are driving on the highway.

Answer

Check passengers' belts after starting the car.

Question 17

How can you help the driver behind you maintain a safe distance?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a steady speed.

Answer

Drive 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Answer

Drive 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Question 18

When you encounter a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Honk your horn as you proceed.

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Carefully drive around them.

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Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel.

Question 19

When driving through a construction zone, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pass the work zone carefully and avoid slowing down to stare at the scene.

Answer

Stop to watch the workers.

Answer

Reduce your following distance.

Question 20

If you want to enter the freeway but do not see a gap in traffic, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down on the ramp and wait for a gap.

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap.

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Maintain your speed and force other drivers to create a gap.

Question 1 of 20

What is true about large trucks compared to passenger vehicles?