2024 Delaware Permit Test 21
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Delaware. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Delaware please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/delaware/car.
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9. You may pass a vehicle when:
Explanation
A single broken line indicates that drivers may cross from either lane to change lanes. Dashed yellow lines alongside solid yellow lines indicate that passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line, but not from the lane next to the solid line. Only change lanes when it is safe to do so.
10. You are involved in an accident that causes an injury. You must report the accident:
Explanation
If any person is injured or killed in a traffic accident, the police must be immediately notified. It is a crime for you to leave the scene of such an accident before the police have talked to you and gotten all the information they need.
11. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:
Explanation
If you begin to skid on a wet or icy road, take your foot off the accelerator, stay off the brakes, and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. However, if you have anti-lock brakes, you should apply your brakes firmly and steer straight ahead.
12. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see any oncoming traffic.
13. The speed limit in school zones is:
Explanation
The speed limit in Delaware school zones is 20 mph. You should be especially watchful for children near schools, near playgrounds, and in residential districts. Drive with extra caution where children are present.
14. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
Explanation
Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.
15. This sign means:
Explanation
Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn of actual or possible hazards. The color orange is used for warning signs usually found in construction or maintenance areas.
16. In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:
Explanation
