Delaware State Driver’s Education Study Guide

Drivers have trouble seeing motorcycles in traffic. Why?

Driver mistakes are the major cause of accidents. Why?

Sudden gusts of winds can cause steering problems for cars moving at highway speeds. Why?

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in which direction?

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Pedestrians (walkers and joggers) should walk where when there are no sidewalks available?

Pedestrians (walkers and joggers) should face on-coming traffic when there are no sidewalks available.

In Delaware, pedestrian (walker) deaths make up what percentage of all highway deaths?

Pedestrian (walker) deaths make up 20 % of all highway deaths.

In Delaware, are right turns on red lights permitted?

Right turns on red lights are permitted in Delaware if there is not a sign saying no turn on red.

In Delaware, are left turns on red lights permitted?

You can make a Left turn on RED from a 1-way street to a 1-way street.

What is the Basic Speed Law?

You cannot always drive the posted speed if there is bad weather, road, or traffic conditions. This is called the Basic Speed Law.

What is the speed limit on a multi-lane highway, if no signs are posted?

Speed limit on a multi-lane highway, if not posted, is 55 MPH.

What is the speed limit in a Residential area, if no signs are posted?

Speed limit in a Residential area, if not posted, is 25 MPH.

What is the speed limit in a school zone, if no signs are posted?

Speed limit in a school zone, if not posted, is 20 MPH.

What is the speed limit on a two- lane highway, if no signs are posted?

Speed limit on a two-lane highway, if not posted, is 50 MPH.

What is the speed limit on I-495 or Delaware Route 1, if no signs are posted?

Speed limit on I-495 or Delaware Route 1, if not posted, is 65 MPH.

What does this light combination mean?

Turning traffic may turn with caution, but straight through traffic must stop.

What does this light combination mean?

Light is about to turn RED. If to close to stop safely, go through with caution.

What does this light combination mean?

Protected left turn is over. Prepare to stop if making a left turn.

What does this light combination mean?

Go, but proceed with caution.

What does a flashing yellow light and a flashing green light mean?

A flashing yellow light and a flashing green light mean to be cautious of crossing traffic.

What does this sign mean?

This is a Yield Sign.

What does this sign mean?

Stop Sign – come to a full stop.

What does this sign mean?

Railroad Warning Sign – watch out for trains.

What does this sign mean?

Interstate Sign

What kind of sign is this?

Warning for a crossroad or intersection.

What is the travel path for a Left turn?

One-way to a Two-way Left turn.

Why couldn’t you make a Left turn from here?

What if it was a 2-way to a 1-way Left turn.

What is the travel path for a Left turn?

One-way to a One-way Left turn.

What is best course of action to avoid an accident?

Yellow car should run off the road into the shrubbery (bushes).

Which car should yield, if both cars are at the intersection at the same time?

White car should yield. The RED car is on the right, and has the right-of-way.

Which car should yield, if both cars are at the intersection at the same time?

White car should yield to straight through traffic.

Which car should yield?

White car should yield to traffic already in the intersection.

What should car A do in this situation?

Be prepared to stop where the sign is posted.

What should car A do?

Left signal – Mirror check – Blind spot check – Change lane to the left.

What may happen to a driver who flees (runs) from a police officer after getting a visible or audible signal to halt?

A driver who flees (runs) from a police officer after getting a visible or audible signal to halt will have their license revoked (taken away).

What do these colors mean? 1. Yellow 2. Orange 3. Black & White 4. Red 5. Green 6. Blue

Sign colors are important: 1. Yellow – Warning 2. Orange – Construction 3. Black & White – Regulates traffic 4. Red – Stop 5. Green – Guide 6. Blue - Information

Can you always go when you have a green light?

Even though you may have a green light, you must stay out of the intersection until crossing traffic has cleared.

What do you do if you see an emergency vehicle that has its red flashing lights on or sirens sounding?

You should always yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles that have their red flashing lights on or sirens sounding.

When stopped at an intersection waiting to make a Left turn, and waiting for on-coming traffic, how should you position the front wheels of your car?

When stopped at an intersection waiting to make a Left turn, and waiting for on-coming traffic, stop with the front wheels pointed straight ahead.

What are you required to do at this sign?

When you come to a stop sign, always come to a full, complete stop.

Can you pass another vehicle if the center lines look like these lines? OR

It is against the law to pass when the highway center lines are solid yellow. OR

What do you do at a flashing RED light?

A flashing RED light is just like a STOP sign. You must come to a full, complete stop.

When you yield the right-of-way, and your view is blocked by buildings or other obstructions, what should you do to know when it is safe to go?

When you yield the right-of-way, and your view is blocked by buildings or other obstructions, stop, and move forward slowly until you can see that it is safe to go.

After you pass another car, when is it safe to pull back into the lane of the car you just passed?

After you pass another car, it is safe to pull back into the lane again when you can see both headlights (front) of the car you just passed.

Look for both sets of headlights in your rear view mirror before pulling in front of the car you just passed.

If blinded by on-coming car headlights, what should you do?

When blinded by on-coming car headlights, drivers should aim their eyes to the right edge of the road beyond the on-coming car’s headlights.

When should Low beam headlights be turned on?

Low beam headlights should be turned on as soon as it begins to get dark.

When driving in fog, which headlights should you use?

When driving in fog, use low beam headlights.

Why should motorcycles be followed at a greater distance than cars?

Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance than cars to prevent the chance of a crash because they can stop faster than four-wheel vehicles.

If you pass a stopped school bus with the red lights flashing and stop arm out, the penalty may be what?

If you pass a stopped school bus with the red lights flashing and stop arm out, the penalty may be: 1. Six points against your driving record. 2. A fine. 3. Suspension of your driver license.

Review What is the speed limit for each of the following roads?

School Zone 20 Miles Per Hour maximum. Residential Area 25 Miles Per Hour maximum. Business District 25 Miles Per Hour maximum. 2-Lane Road 50 Miles Per Hour maximum.

Multi-Lane Road 55 Miles Per Hour maximum. I Miles Per Hour maximum. I Miles Per Hour maximum. Route 1 65 Miles Per Hour maximum.

No-Parking Zone Curb markings may be either yellow or white. Some states may have other colors. Fire hydrants (15 feet) Intersections (20 feet) Driveways Fire lanes Places of business Stop sign or traffic signal (30 feet)