Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Delaware driving rules, including fishtailing recovery, night speed rule, lane lines disappear in construction and red X over lane. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Fishtailing Recovery
- Night Speed Rule
- Lane Lines Disappear in Construction
- Red X Over Lane
- Green Light Check
- One-Way to Two-Way Left Turn
- School Crossing Sign Approach
- Following Bicycle
- Large Truck Turning Left
- Truck Blind Spots
- Reduced Traction
- Rain Road Slickest Timing
- Hydroplaning Speed
- Headlights Fail at Night
- Night Increase Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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If your vehicle begins to fishtail you should:
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B. Ease off the gas
Easing off the accelerator helps regain traction.
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When driving at night you should adjust your speed so you can stop within:
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B. The distance you can see ahead
You must be able to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.
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When lane lines disappear in construction you should:
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C. Follow cones and signs
Temporary markers guide traffic safely.
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A red arrow means:
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B. No turn allowed
A red arrow prohibits turning in that direction.
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When turning left from a one-way to a two-way street you must:
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C. Turn into left lane
Turn into the nearest legal lane.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A yellow diamond sign indicates:
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards or road changes.
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Q2. When leaving a parking space you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Always check blind spots before moving.
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Q3. Before turning left from a two-way street you must:
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Vehicles approaching straight have right-of-way.
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Q4. Use high beams only:
Correct answer: When no other traffic
Why: High beams are for open roads with no vehicles around.
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Q5. If your vehicle begins to fishtail you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas
Why: Easing off the accelerator helps regain traction.
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Q6. A roundabout requires drivers entering to:
Correct answer: Yield to circulating vehicles
Why: Traffic already inside has priority.
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Q7. A solid white line at an intersection means:
Correct answer: Stop before the line
Why: You must stop behind the stop line.
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Q8. A red arrow means:
Correct answer: No turn allowed
Why: A red arrow prohibits turning in that direction.
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Q9. A flashing yellow arrow means:
Correct answer: Turn when clear
Why: It means an unprotected turn—yield to traffic.
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Q10. When a light turns green you must:
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Why: Pedestrians in the crosswalk have priority.
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Q11. When approaching a school crossing sign you should:
Correct answer: Slow and watch for children
Why: Always use caution in school zones.
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Q12. When following a bicycle you should:
Correct answer: Give extra space
Why: Allow more space and pass safely.
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Q13. When backing out of a driveway you must:
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Why: Drivers must yield when backing.
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Q14. A large truck turning left may:
Correct answer: Swing wide
Why: Large trucks often need extra turning room.
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Q15. Blind spots for trucks are:
Correct answer: Larger than cars
Why: Truck blind spots are large—avoid them.
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Q16. When traction is reduced you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Slowing down helps maintain control.
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Q17. During rain the road is slickest:
Correct answer: At the start of rainfall
Why: Oil rises during the first minutes of rain.
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Q18. Hydroplaning can occur at:
Correct answer: High speeds
Why: The faster you go, the easier hydroplaning occurs.
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Q19. Your headlights suddenly go out while you are driving at night in Delaware. What should you try first?
Correct answer: Try the headlight switch a few times
Why: Try the headlight switch a few times. If that does not work, put on the emergency flashers, turn signals or fog lights, and pull off the road as soon as possible.
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Q20. At night increase following distance because:
Correct answer: Visibility is reduced
Why: Reduced visibility requires more reaction time.
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Q21. When merging onto a freeway you should:
Correct answer: Match traffic speed
Why: Use the ramp to reach matching speed.
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Q22. When being passed you must:
Correct answer: Stay in your lane
Why: Maintain your lane so the pass is safe.
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Q23. When approaching a curve:
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Adjust speed before the curve.
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Q24. If your accelerator sticks you should:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral
Why: Neutral removes engine power.
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Q25. If your brakes fail you should:
Correct answer: Downshift to lower gear
Why: Downshifting helps slow the vehicle.
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Q26. Work zone signs are:
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange indicates construction or maintenance.
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Q27. Fines in work zones are:
Correct answer: Higher than normal
Why: Work zone fines increase for safety.
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Q28. A no-passing zone is marked by:
Correct answer: Solid yellow line
Why: A solid yellow line marks no-passing areas.
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Q29. White lines on pavement separate:
Correct answer: Same-direction lanes
Why: White lines indicate lanes moving in same direction.
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Q30. A dashed yellow line means:
Correct answer: Passing allowed when clear
Why: Dashed yellow allows passing safely.
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Q31. When approaching a pedestrian with a cane you must:
Correct answer: Yield fully
Why: Blind pedestrians always have right-of-way.
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Q32. When approaching an emergency vehicle on shoulder you must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Delaware’s move-over law requires caution.
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Q33. You must stop for a school bus when:
Correct answer: Red lights flash
Why: Flashing red means you must stop.
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Q34. On a divided highway opposing traffic may continue past a bus:
Correct answer: If a median separates lanes
Why: Opposing traffic can continue when a physical divider exists.
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Q35. Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
Correct answer: Look and listen
Why: Always check for trains before crossing.
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Q36. When turning right you should:
Correct answer: Stay close to the curb
Why: Right turns should be tight into the right lane.
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Q37. When turning left from a one-way to a two-way street you must:
Correct answer: Turn into left lane
Why: Turn into the nearest legal lane.
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Q38. When following another vehicle you should:
Correct answer: Keep a 3-second distance
Why: Three seconds is the minimum safe distance.
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Q39. The road is most slippery when:
Correct answer: Rain first begins
Why: Oil and water make roads slick at the start of rain.
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Q40. If glare affects visibility you should:
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing improves reaction time.
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Q41. A flashing red light at a railroad crossing means:
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: You must stop until it is safe.
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Q42. When lane lines disappear in construction you should:
Correct answer: Follow cones and signs
Why: Temporary markers guide traffic safely.
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Q43. When driving in fog:
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams reduce reflected glare.
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Q44. If another driver tailgates you:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Increasing space ahead reduces crash risk.
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Q45. When approaching a green light:
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: You must yield if necessary, even with a green light.
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Q46. When turning onto a one-way street:
Correct answer: Enter any lane safely
Why: Turn into any legal open lane.
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Q47. Before changing lanes you must:
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spot
Why: Always check blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q48. If your view is blocked at a crosswalk:
Correct answer: Move forward slowly
Why: Move forward until you can see clearly.
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Q49. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Delaware's move-over law requires changing lanes or slowing down.
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Q50. When driving at night you should adjust your speed so you can stop within:
Correct answer: The distance you can see ahead
Why: You must be able to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.