Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Delaware driving rules, including solid yellow on your side, broken yellow line, solid white between lanes and broken white line. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Broken Yellow Line
- Solid White Between Lanes
- Broken White Line
- Green Arrow Signal
- Hill Parking Uphill with Curb
- Hill Parking Downhill with Curb
- Hill Parking No Curb
- Delaware Handheld Phone Ban
- Blind Spots
- Hand Signals
- Roundabout Direction
- School Bus Red Lights
- School Bus Divided Highway Exception
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:
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A. Passing not allowed
A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone.
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A broken yellow line means:
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C. Passing allowed if clear
A broken yellow line allows passing when safe.
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When parked uphill with a curb turn wheels:
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B. Away from curb
Turn wheels away from curb uphill.
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When parked downhill with a curb turn wheels:
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C. Toward curb
Turn wheels toward curb downhill.
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When parking on a hill without a curb turn wheels:
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B. Toward edge
Turn wheels toward road edge without curb.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:
Correct answer: Passing not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone.
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Q2. A broken yellow line means:
Correct answer: Passing allowed if clear
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when safe.
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Q3. A solid white line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Lane change discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q4. Before changing lanes you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, check blind spot
Why: Always check mirrors and blind spots before merging.
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Q5. The three-second rule helps determine:
Correct answer: Safe following distance
Why: Maintain at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
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Q6. Increase following distance when:
Correct answer: Roads are wet or visibility is poor
Why: Poor conditions require more space to stop safely.
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Q7. The left lane on multilane roads is for:
Correct answer: Passing
Why: Use the left lane mainly for passing.
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Q8. If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Correct answer: Slow slightly and let them pass
Why: Allow tailgaters to pass to reduce risk.
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Q9. At an intersection with limited visibility you should:
Correct answer: Move forward slowly
Why: Creep forward until you can see cross-traffic.
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Q10. A green arrow means:
Correct answer: Protected turn
Why: A green arrow allows a protected turn.
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Q11. A steady yellow signal means:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow warns that the light will turn red.
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Q12. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop fully then go when clear
Why: Flashing red works like a stop sign.
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Q13. If a traffic signal is dark you must:
Correct answer: Treat as a four-way stop
Why: Treat dark signals as a four-way stop.
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Q14. When turning left you must yield to:
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
Why: Yield to oncoming vehicles when turning left.
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Q15. When entering a roundabout you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers inside the roundabout have the right-of-way.
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Q16. In a roundabout, you travel:
Correct answer: Counterclockwise
Why: Roundabouts always flow counterclockwise.
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Q17. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have:
Correct answer: Right-of-way
Why: You must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q18. At a four-way stop, the right-of-way goes to:
Correct answer: First to stop
Why: The first vehicle to stop proceeds first.
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Q19. At an uncontrolled intersection you should:
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right
Why: Yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
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Q20. When backing you should:
Correct answer: Look over your right shoulder
Why: Turn and look through the rear window while backing.
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Q21. When a school bus has flashing red lights you must:
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Stop until the lights stop flashing.
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Q22. You may pass a school bus with flashing red lights only when:
Correct answer: On a divided highway opposite side
Why: Opposing traffic may pass on divided highways with barriers.
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Q23. Headlights are required when:
Correct answer: Visibility is under 1000 feet
Why: Use headlights when visibility is poor.
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Q24. Use high beams when:
Correct answer: No oncoming traffic
Why: High beams help in open, dark areas with no oncoming vehicles.
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Q25. If your vehicle skids you should:
Correct answer: Steer in direction you want to go
Why: Steer gently in the direction of travel to regain control.
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Q26. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Tires ride on water
Why: Slow down—tires lose contact with the road on water.
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Q27. If your brakes fail you should:
Correct answer: Pump brakes and downshift
Why: Pump brakes and shift to lower gear to slow vehicle.
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Q28. When parked uphill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Away from curb
Why: Turn wheels away from curb uphill.
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Q29. When parked downhill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward curb
Why: Turn wheels toward curb downhill.
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Q30. When parking on a hill without a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward edge
Why: Turn wheels toward road edge without curb.
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Q31. Using a handheld phone while driving is:
Correct answer: Unsafe and often illegal
Why: Handheld devices distract and are illegal in many cases.
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Q32. Before turning you should signal at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet
Why: Signal 100 feet before turning.
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Q33. Blind spots are:
Correct answer: Areas not visible in mirrors
Why: Check over your shoulder to see blind spots.
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Q34. On wet roads reduce speed to avoid:
Correct answer: Skidding
Why: Reduced traction increases risk of skidding.
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Q35. When approaching railroad tracks you should:
Correct answer: Look and listen for trains
Why: Always check for trains before crossing.
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Q36. Stopping distance increases with:
Correct answer: Speed
Why: Higher speeds require longer stopping distances.
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Q37. A flashing yellow arrow means:
Correct answer: Yield then turn when clear
Why: A flashing yellow arrow means unprotected turn; yield first.
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Q38. A red arrow means:
Correct answer: No turn
Why: A red arrow prohibits turning.
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Q39. If another driver is aggressive you should:
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact and stay calm
Why: Do not engage with aggressive drivers.
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Q40. When fatigue affects driving you should:
Correct answer: Stop and rest
Why: Only rest can restore alertness.
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Q41. If turn signals fail use:
Correct answer: Hand signals
Why: Use hand signals when turn signals fail.
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Q42. Before entering a freeway you should:
Correct answer: Match speed in acceleration lane
Why: Match freeway speed before merging.
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Q43. A broken white line means:
Correct answer: Lane change allowed
Why: Broken white lines separate same-direction lanes.
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Q44. When approaching a pedestrian with a white cane you must:
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Blind pedestrians always have right-of-way.
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Q45. When leaving a parallel parking space you should:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spot
Why: Always check for traffic before pulling out.
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Q46. If you miss your exit you should:
Correct answer: Go to next exit
Why: Never back up on a freeway.
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Q47. Use low beams when:
Correct answer: Driving in fog
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q48. Work zone signs are usually:
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange indicates construction and work zones.
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Q49. You must yield to emergency vehicles:
Correct answer: By pulling to the right and stopping
Why: Pull over and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q50. Your stopping distance depends on:
Correct answer: Speed and road conditions
Why: Stopping distance increases with speed and poor conditions.