Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Delaware driving rules, including Delaware bicycle passing distance, sun glare response, towing trailer stopping distance and blind curve approach. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Delaware Bicycle Passing Distance
- Sun Glare Response
- Towing Trailer Stopping Distance
- Blind Curve Approach
- One-Way Street White Lines
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Drowsy Driving Response
- Railroad Crossing Procedure
- Rain Onset Slipperiness
- Aggressive Driver Response
- High Beam Use
- Low Beam Use
- School Bus Divided Highway
- Signal Before Turning
- Parked Uphill with Curb
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When passing a bicycle leave at least:
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C. 3 feet
Delaware requires a minimum of 3 feet when passing bicycles.
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If glare from the sun is strong you should:
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C. Use visor and slow down
Sun glare reduces visibility—slow down.
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When towing a trailer your stopping distance will be:
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C. Longer
Extra weight increases stopping distance.
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When approaching a curve you should:
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C. Slow down
Reduce speed before entering a curve.
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On a one-way street white lines separate:
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B. Traffic moving same direction
White lines mean same-direction travel.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A yellow warning sign indicates:
Correct answer: Caution ahead
Why: Yellow signs warn of hazards or changes in the road ahead.
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Q2. When entering a roundabout you must:
Correct answer: Yield to circulating traffic
Why: Traffic already inside the roundabout has the right-of-way.
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Q3. Use headlights when visibility is:
Correct answer: Below 1000 feet
Why: Low visibility requires headlight use so others can see you.
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Q4. At a four-way stop the first vehicle to stop:
Correct answer: Goes first
Why: Order of arrival determines right-of-way.
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Q5. Before changing lanes you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spot
Why: Always check blind spots before merging.
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Q6. If your car starts to skid you should:
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go
Why: Steering toward your intended path helps regain control.
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Q7. Stopping distance increases with:
Correct answer: Speed
Why: Higher speeds require more space to stop safely.
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Q8. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop fully
Why: A flashing red works like a stop sign.
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Q9. When passing a bicycle leave at least:
Correct answer: 3 feet
Why: Delaware requires a minimum of 3 feet when passing bicycles.
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Q10. When approaching a blind pedestrian you must:
Correct answer: Yield and stop
Why: Blind pedestrians always have the right-of-way.
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Q11. A broken white line means:
Correct answer: Lane change allowed
Why: Broken white lines separate same-direction lanes.
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Q12. When entering a freeway you should:
Correct answer: Match freeway speed
Why: Use the acceleration lane to match traffic speed.
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Q13. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Tires ride on water
Why: Slow down to avoid losing traction on water.
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Q14. If headlights from oncoming cars are too bright:
Correct answer: Look to right edge of road
Why: Looking to the right reduces glare.
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Q15. High beams should be used:
Correct answer: When no other traffic is around
Why: Use high beams only when you're alone on the road.
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Q16. School bus flashing red lights mean:
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: You must stop until lights stop flashing.
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Q17. Signal your turn at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet before turning
Why: Delaware requires signaling at least 100 feet in advance.
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Q18. When backing out you should:
Correct answer: Look over your right shoulder
Why: You must turn and look out the rear window.
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Q19. A solid yellow line next to your lane means:
Correct answer: Do not pass
Why: Passing is prohibited from your side of a solid yellow line.
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Q20. A flashing yellow arrow means:
Correct answer: Turn when clear
Why: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
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Q21. Use low beams when:
Correct answer: Driving in fog
Why: High beams reflect in fog and reduce visibility.
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Q22. You must yield to emergency vehicles by:
Correct answer: Pulling to the right and stopping
Why: Move right and stop until they pass.
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Q23. At an uncontrolled intersection you must:
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on the right
Why: Right-hand vehicle has priority.
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Q24. When being passed you should:
Correct answer: Stay in your lane
Why: Maintain your lane and allow the pass.
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Q25. Large trucks have:
Correct answer: Big blind spots
Why: Stay out of truck no-zones.
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Q26. If your brakes fail you should:
Correct answer: Shift to lower gear
Why: Downshifting helps slow the vehicle.
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Q27. If your accelerator sticks you should:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral
Why: Shift to neutral and brake to slow down.
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Q28. Work zone signs are:
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange indicates construction or maintenance zones.
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Q29. Fines in work zones are:
Correct answer: Higher
Why: Delaware increases fines in work zones.
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Q30. Children under age 8 must:
Correct answer: Use a car seat or booster
Why: Child restraints are required under age 8.
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Q31. When approaching railroad tracks you should:
Correct answer: Look and listen
Why: Always check for trains before crossing.
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Q32. When rain first begins roads become:
Correct answer: Most slippery
Why: Oil mixes with water making pavement slick.
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Q33. A red arrow means:
Correct answer: No turn allowed
Why: A red arrow prohibits turning in that direction.
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Q34. A green arrow means:
Correct answer: Protected turn
Why: A green arrow gives a protected turn.
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Q35. Do not pass another vehicle when:
Correct answer: Your lane has a solid yellow line
Why: A solid yellow line prohibits passing.
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Q36. If another driver is aggressive you should:
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact
Why: Staying calm reduces conflict.
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Q37. When approaching a curve you should:
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduce speed before entering a curve.
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Q38. If you miss your exit you should:
Correct answer: Continue to next exit
Why: Never back up on a freeway.
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Q39. Blind spots are located:
Correct answer: Where mirrors can't see
Why: Turn your head to check blind spots.
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Q40. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have:
Correct answer: Right-of-way
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q41. Use your horn to:
Correct answer: Warn of danger
Why: Use your horn only to avoid collisions.
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Q42. When towing a trailer your stopping distance will be:
Correct answer: Longer
Why: Extra weight increases stopping distance.
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Q43. When passing a parked car you should:
Correct answer: Watch for opening doors
Why: Drivers or passengers may open doors unexpectedly.
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Q44. If glare from the sun is strong you should:
Correct answer: Use visor and slow down
Why: Sun glare reduces visibility—slow down.
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Q45. On a one-way street white lines separate:
Correct answer: Traffic moving same direction
Why: White lines mean same-direction travel.
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Q46. When parking downhill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Why: Turn wheels toward curb downhill.
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Q47. When parking uphill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Away from curb
Why: Turn wheels away from curb uphill.
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Q48. If your view is blocked at an intersection:
Correct answer: Move forward slowly
Why: Creep forward until you can see clearly.
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Q49. Keep a following distance of at least:
Correct answer: 3 seconds
Why: Three seconds is the minimum safe following distance.
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Q50. Do not drive if you are:
Correct answer: Drowsy
Why: Fatigue greatly impairs driving ability.