Delaware Driver's Ed. Final

you are going through an intersection and you have a green light, you notice traffic is slowing - do you continue through or stop

slow down

Broken White Line:

you can change lanes if it is safe to do so.

Solid White Line:

requires you to stay within the lane and also marks the shoulder of the roadway

When can you pass a yellow line

You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow centerline is broken.

What can you do if a solid yellow line and a broken line are together

When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.

what do two solid yellow lines mean?

Two solid yellow lines mean no passing.

can you register a car without a license?

NO

Can you register a car without insurance ?

NO

if you are underage and found at a party with alcohol what happens?

your license will be revoked for a period of 30 days for the first offense and no less than 90 the second time

when is the road more slippery in a rainstorm

in the beginning because the rain hasn't washed the oils off the road yet

why should you give yourself space between you and the car infront of you when at a red light

because if a ambulance comes along then you need to be able to get out of the way

what is the fine for not restraining a child with safety belts ?

83.50

delaware law requires every child under the age of _______ to be restrained properly

16

what age or weight do children have to be in a booster seat

age eight or 65lbs

how much is the fine for failing to restrain your child in a seat in a moving car

83.50 , plus court cost

What group of kids cannot sit in the front seat

under age 12 and 65 inches in hight

what car seat does birth - 12 month year old need

rear facing car seat

1-3 year old car seat

rear facing seat until no longer possible, then use booster

8-12 year old car seat

until they are big enough to sit with a seatbelt properly keep them in the booster seat

what is the best thing to do when you are tired and driving

to rest or change drivers

what are some signs of drowsy driving

when your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves

when you have trouble keeping your head up

when you can't stop yawning

you have wandering disconnected thoughts

you don't remember driving the last few miles

you keep driving out of your lane

When left on red is permitted

one lane roads - there is no on-coming traffic

rolling left hand turn - when you are not in a controlled intersection- you don't have a stop sign or a light-

yield to on-coming traffic

you are doing a rolling left hand turn, you are stopped and yielding to on coming traffic. how should your wheels be turned?

straight

You get into a minor fender bender, and there is only a scratch- do you call the police? -

not if its under 1500 dollars

when the road has salt and sand, there is pot holes or there are wet leaves- which is the most slippery -

wet leaves

what happens if you hit a parked car -

leave a note with your info

you are faced with an on coming head on crash-

veer out of on coming traffic and to the right off the road

Where are the blind spots on a car

rear right and rear left

Where are the blind spots on a truck

there is a very deep one right behind it, and deep side blind spots. they also make wide turns

how far do you park from a fire hydrant

fifteen feet away or more

how far do you park from an intersection

20 ft

how far do you park from a stop sign

30 ft

Driving 1-9 mph over speed limit loses you

2 points

Disregarding a stop sign loses you

3 points

10 - 14 mph over the speed limit loses you

4 points

15-19 mph over speed limit gets you

5 points

20+ miles over the speed limit loses you

5 points

Passing a stopped school bus , reckless driving , agressive driving

6 points

consequences for 8 points

DMV sends Letter

12 points consequences

driver must complete modification/attitudinal driving course within 90 days

14 point consequences

Mandatory four month suspension and you have to take the modification/attitudinal course to get reinstated

16 point consequences

6 month suspension, take the course

18 pt consequences

8 month suspension , take the course

20 pt consequences

10 month suspension, take the course

22 pt consequences

12 month suspension , take course

You will not be given points on your ticket if

its the first violation between a three year period and the ticket is payed and you take the defensive driving course

what are the consequences for driving 20-24 mph over speed limit

letter sent

25 mph consequences over speed limit

one month suspension

consequences for five miles over 25 mph over the speed limit

an additional month suspension

driving 25-29 mph over speed limit consequences

behavior course

driving 30 mph over speed limit

mandatory suspension

driving 50-100 mph over speed limit

year suspension

When do you apply for a new drivers license in a new state

within 60 days after becoming a resident

what are the GDL requirements for Delaware ?

You have to be 16 to get your learners and then to get your official license , have a certificate of completed Drivers Ed. course, have your birth certificate and proof of residence.

what do you need when you go to the DMV to get your learners

a Delaware drivers Ed. Certificate

birth certificate , social security number, needs to be signed by a sponsor

what does a white line mean

traffic going the same direction

what does a yellow line mean

traffic going different direction

School Zones

20 mph

Business Districts

25 mph

Residential Districts

25 mph

Two Lane Roads

50 mph

Divided Roads and Roads Having more than 4 lanes

55 mph

Controlled access highways

55 mph

Route 1 I-495

65 mph

true or false: in your first 6 months of driving, you must always have a supervisor who is 25 years or older driving with you

true

during your first 6 months, how many of your 50 logged hours must be driven at night?

10

Flashing Red Arrow

treat as a stop sign

Flashing Yellow Arrow

This indicates to proceed with caution in the traffic lane controlled by the flashing arrow.

How many feet before you turn should you put your turning signal on?

300

They apply to every person walking, driving, or riding a bike on a street or highway. Failure to follow a sign or signals message is a major cause of accidents.

Signs, Signals, and Markings

Control traffic

Colors:Red, White, Black, Green on White

Regulatory signs

Alert drivers of possible hazards, road conditions and roadway changes.

Identify: Construction signs, School zones, Cross walks, Intersections, Ending lanes, Upcoming turns, Animal crossings

Colors: Yellow or Orange with Black letters or symbols

Warning signs

Give directions, road numbers, identify service areas, and mileage

Guide signs

how far do you park from a railroad crossing

50 ft

when a sidewalk is provided

do not walk on the highway

when there is no sidewalk

do not walk along the highway if you can avoid it

Underage (under 21) drinking while driving

Zero tolerance

you are agreeing to take a BAC test if the police suspect that you have been drinking

Implied Consent

Consuming alcohol under the legal age (21)

Underage Consumption

How many seconds should you scan ahead?

10 seconds

How many seconds should you be following the car in front of you?

3-4 seconds