Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Delaware driving rules, including T-Intersection Right-of-Way, diamond lane reserved marking, railroad crossbuck sign and lane use red X light. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- T-Intersection Right-of-Way
- Diamond Lane Reserved Marking
- Railroad Crossbuck Sign
- Lane Use Red X Light
- Multilane Roundabout Lane Choice
- Blind Curve Approach
- Safe Driving Habit
- Following Large Truck
- Emergency Vehicle Approach
- Brakes Fail Response
- Heavy Rain Driving
- Traction Reduced
- Vehicle Drifts Onto Shoulder
- Yellow Center Line Purpose
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road must:
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B. Yield to cross traffic
Traffic on the through road has priority.
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When a lane is marked with a diamond symbol it is reserved for:
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A. Carpools and HOV
Diamond markings indicate HOV lanes.
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A railroad crossbuck sign means:
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B. Look, listen, and yield
Crossbucks require caution and yielding.
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Lane use lights with a red X mean:
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C. Do not use that lane
A red X indicates a closed lane.
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When approaching a multilane roundabout choose your lane:
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C. Before entering
Choose the correct lane before entering.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Yellow road signs warn drivers about:
Correct answer: Potential hazards ahead
Why: Yellow signs indicate warnings of conditions ahead.
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Q2. When approaching a vehicle stopped in your lane you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Why: Be prepared to stop safely.
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Q3. At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road must:
Correct answer: Yield to cross traffic
Why: Traffic on the through road has priority.
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Q4. A green arrow means:
Correct answer: You may turn safely
Why: A green arrow indicates a protected turn.
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Q5. If your vehicle begins sliding on ice you should:
Correct answer: Steer gently toward intended direction
Why: Steer smoothly toward where you want to go.
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Q6. When a lane is marked with a diamond symbol it is reserved for:
Correct answer: Carpools and HOV
Why: Diamond markings indicate HOV lanes.
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Q7. A flashing yellow arrow tells you:
Correct answer: You may turn when clear
Why: The turn is allowed but not protected.
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Q8. Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
Correct answer: In crosswalks
Why: Pedestrians in crosswalks always have right-of-way.
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Q9. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
Correct answer: Slow down in wet conditions
Why: Reducing speed helps prevent tire lift-off on water.
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Q10. When entering a multilane roadway you must:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic
Why: Merge smoothly by matching speed.
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Q11. When turning right you must:
Correct answer: Stay close to right curb
Why: Tight right turns prevent drifting into other lanes.
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Q12. When driving through a work zone you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and obey all signs
Why: Work zones require reduced speeds for safety.
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Q13. A red flashing traffic signal requires you to:
Correct answer: Stop then proceed when clear
Why: Flashing red functions like a stop sign.
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Q14. Use low-beam headlights:
Correct answer: In fog or heavy rain
Why: Low beams reduce glare in poor weather.
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Q15. If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights on:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Delaware’s move-over law requires caution.
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Q16. When passing a cyclist you must leave at least:
Correct answer: 3 feet
Why: A 3-foot clearance is required for safety.
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Q17. A solid yellow line on your side means:
Correct answer: No passing allowed
Why: A solid yellow line marks a no-passing zone.
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Q18. If your brakes fail you should:
Correct answer: Shift to lower gear
Why: Downshifting slows the vehicle.
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Q19. At an uncontrolled intersection yield to:
Correct answer: Vehicles on the right
Why: Right-hand traffic has priority.
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Q20. If you miss your exit you should:
Correct answer: Continue to next exit
Why: Never reverse on a highway.
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Q21. When driving behind a large truck you should:
Correct answer: Stay out of blind spots
Why: Trucks have large no-zones to avoid.
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Q22. Lane use lights with a red X mean:
Correct answer: Do not use that lane
Why: A red X indicates a closed lane.
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Q23. When approaching a stopped school bus with red lights flashing you must:
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: You must stop for school buses with red lights.
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Q24. When preparing for a left turn you should:
Correct answer: Stay near center line
Why: Position yourself near the center for left turns.
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Q25. A railroad crossbuck sign means:
Correct answer: Look, listen, and yield
Why: Crossbucks require caution and yielding.
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Q26. Driving at night requires you to:
Correct answer: Adjust speed to visibility
Why: You must be able to stop in the visible distance.
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Q27. If glare from headlights affects you:
Correct answer: Look to right edge
Why: Looking to the right reduces glare.
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Q28. A double solid yellow line means:
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solids prohibit passing both ways.
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Q29. If another driver is aggressive you should:
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact
Why: Staying calm helps avoid conflict.
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Q30. When driving downhill you should:
Correct answer: Shift to lower gear
Why: Lower gear helps control speed downhill.
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Q31. Your following distance should be at least:
Correct answer: 3 seconds
Why: Three seconds is the minimum safe distance.
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Q32. To reduce the risk of skidding you should:
Correct answer: Slow before curves
Why: Adjust speed before entering a curve.
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Q33. A steady yellow signal warns you that:
Correct answer: The light will turn red
Why: Yellow means prepare to stop.
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Q34. When parking uphill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Away from curb
Why: Turn wheels away from curb uphill.
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Q35. When parking downhill with a curb turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward curb
Why: Turn wheels toward curb downhill.
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Q36. When driving in heavy rain you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Slow down to prevent hydroplaning.
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Q37. If your vehicle drifts onto the shoulder you should:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and return safely
Why: Gradually steer back when safe.
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Q38. A yellow center line separates:
Correct answer: Opposing traffic
Why: Yellow indicates opposite directions.
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Q39. High-beam headlights must be dimmed when:
Correct answer: Approaching another vehicle
Why: Dim high beams for approaching vehicles.
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Q40. A white diamond on the pavement marks:
Correct answer: HOV lane
Why: Diamond symbols indicate high-occupancy lanes.
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Q41. You must use headlights:
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise
Why: Headlights are required during darkness.
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Q42. When driving near a large truck avoid:
Correct answer: Lingering beside it
Why: Stay out of truck blind spots.
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Q43. One of the safest driving habits is to:
Correct answer: Scan ahead constantly
Why: Scanning ahead improves reaction time.
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Q44. On slippery roads you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: More distance allows safer stopping.
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Q45. If visibility becomes severely limited you should:
Correct answer: Slow down or pull over
Why: Slow down or stop when visibility is poor.
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Q46. When another car is passing you:
Correct answer: Stay in lane and maintain speed
Why: Remain steady to allow safe passing.
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Q47. When approaching a multilane roundabout choose your lane:
Correct answer: Before entering
Why: Choose the correct lane before entering.
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Q48. When approaching a blind curve you should:
Correct answer: Stay to right and reduce speed
Why: Staying right improves safety in blind curves.
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Q49. You should use your horn to:
Correct answer: Avoid a collision
Why: Use horn only to prevent danger.
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Q50. When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals you should:
Correct answer: Slow and be ready to yield
Why: Uncontrolled intersections require slowing and preparing to yield.