Driver's Ed Final Exam Review (Delaware)

1. What is the seatbelt law in Delaware?

All occupants of a motor vehicle must be wearing a seat belt.

2. What does it mean to "leave yourself an out"?

Always have a plan in case something goes wrong when driving

3. Is alcohol a depressant?

Yes, alcohol is a depressant.

4. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?

depressant

5. What happens to the pavement when it first starts raining?

pavement gets slippery within the first half hour of rain

6. Can over the counter drugs affect your driving?

Yes, many drugs can make you drowsy, which can impair your driving.

7. Are there times when you have to adjust your speed due to weather conditions?

Yes, in bad weather conditions you need to reduce your speed to avoid an accident or collision.

8. The law for cell phone use for adults and GDL drivers

Regular license holders aren't allowed to use their cell phone except for hands free devices. GDL drivers are not allowed to use their cell phone at all, including hands free devices.

9. What do solid yellow lines mean?

Passing is not allowed and the traffic is moving in different directions

10. Which way should pedestrians face when there is no available sidewalk?

walk on the side where you will be facing oncoming traffic

11. What are the rules for logging practice hours on the first 6 months of your GDL?

50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours is night driving; turned into Dpt. of Education certified by sponsor

12. Right Turns on Red

Right turns on red are allowed if not otherwise made illegal by signage

13. Which behaviors will constitute "aggressive driving?

failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, disregard of a traffic control device, failure to stop at the command of a police officer, following too closely, passing on the shoulder, and speeding

14. Zero Tolerance Law

People under the age of 21 who are driving while consuming or after having consumed alcoholic beverages, shall have his/her driver license revoked for two months for the first offense and not less than six months nor more than twelve months for each subsequent offense

15. What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Pull over to the right if possible, but more importantly, get out of the way

16. At the scene of an accident should you move an injured passenger?

No, never move an injured person at an accident unless they are in danger of getting hit by passing cars or they are in a burning car

17. Can wind cause your car to sway on the road?

Yes, wind can cause your car to sway so you need to hold onto the steering wheel to prevent swerving.

18. Why do you give motorcycles more room?

Motorcycles have two wheels so they stop faster than cars and they are smaller so it is harder to judge distance.

19. Green signal

Proceed w/ caution

Yellow signal

Prepare to stop, if too close to stop, proceed w/ caution

Red signal

Come to a complete stop, right turns on red are permitted if there is no signage saying otherwise, and left turns on red from a one-way street to another one-way street are permitted if there is no signage saying otherwise

Rules and restrictions of first 6 months of GDL

Must have permit in possession when driving, only passengers are adult supervisor and one other passenger, adult supervisor must be in car at all times when driving

Rules and restrictions of second 6 months of GDL

May drive unsupervised between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, can drive outside of those times when going to and from home and work activities, school activities on school property, or religious activities; can drive between 10 pm and 6 am with supervisor, when supervisor isn't present, only one other passenger

21. When you back up or reverse which way should you turn the wheel?

Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go.

22. Should you enter an intersection if you can't clear it?

No, do not enter an intersection if you can't clear it.

23. What is the penalty for failure to stop at the command of a police officer

revocation of license

24. When should you turn on your turn signals?

300 feet prior to your turn

25. Should you stare at the dashboard or side mirrors?

No, take quick glances

26. Why is it important to have a well adjusted seatbelt?

If you get in a crash, the seatbelt will hold you in place without cutting into your skin

27. How far should you look ahead when driving?

3 - 4 seconds ahead

28. If skidding, where do you steer?

Steer in the direction you want to go

29. What is the Implied Consent Law?

Anyone arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a chemical test or tests of their breath/blood/urine for the purpose of determining BAC

30. What is the best way to handle driving fatigue?

Do not drive when fatigued. Pull over if you are falling asleep while driving.

31. What is the best decision if a driver has had alcohol to drink?

Get another ride (uber, lyft, taxi, sober friend)

32. What do you need to bring to the DMV to get your GDL License?

$40, birth certificate, social security card, two proofs of address

33. When is the only time you do not have to stop for a school bus with flashing lights on?

If you are on the other side of a 4 or more lane highway with a median

34. What is the best way to see when backing up?

Look directly out rear window by putting an arm around the head rest and turning your body.

35. What does the "No Zone" refer to?

The blind spots around a truck where accidents are more likely to occur. Cars should get out of these zones as quickly as possible.

36. How many DUI offenses do you need to have to be required to get an Ignition Interlock Device?

1 offense

37. What road structure becomes the most slippery in freezing conditions?

Bridges

39. When do you start breaking when exiting a high speed expressway?

In the exit lane

40. When are you permitted to make a left turn on red? (will be a diagram on the test)

When going from a one way to another one way street, stick all the way to the outside since we drive on right side of road

41. Should a driver slow down, scan the area, and proceed with caution when children are present?

YES

42. When do headlights need to be used?

When it is raining, when it's dark, and whenever wipers are on

43. What should a driver regularly check in their car?

fluid levels, tire pressure, windshield wipers, brakes and lights

44. What should you do as a driver when you are blinded by another car's high beams?

Look toward the right side of the road to stay on course

45. Do drugs and alcohol make you unfit to drive?

Yes

46. What do you do when making a left turn without the arrow signal?

When making a left turn without the arrow signal you must wait and do not point your wheels to the left, they should point straight

47. Penalty for driving w/o insurance

a fine of more than $1,500 but less than $2,000 and suspension of license for six months

48. What must you do at a stop sign?

Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians or vehicles already in the intersection. If you arrive at the same time as other vehicles, person to the right has right of way.

49. What does the amount of traction a car has depend on?

the brakes, the tires, and the road surface

50. What is the penalty for anyone under the age of 21 if you consume or possess alcohol?

may have license revoked for 30 days

51. Describe what kind of line markings would allow you to legally pass another car

broken yellow line on your side of the road or in middle

52. Approximately how long does it take to rid your body of each alcoholic beverage?

1 hour

53. Describe what a driver should do when approaching a "roundabout"

yield to drivers already in roundabout

When approaching a curve, when do you slow down?

Slow down before the curve

55. What B.A.C level makes an adult Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?

0.08

56. What is the best practice when a driver is being pulled over by law enforcement (the Police)?

stay calm, keep hands visible, do what officer asks

57. What is the minimum following distance a driver should maintain from other vehicles?

3 seconds

58. Know the penalty for driving 20 mph over the speed limit

5 pts and an advisory letter

59. On the weekends, most fatal crashes are due to?

alcohol

60. What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning?

take your foot off the gas pedal

61. If you happen to run off the pavement/road you should not "brake hard" -what should you do?

take foot off gas pedal and grip steering wheel tightly

62. If someone under the age of 21 gets charged with a DUI, what age will they get their license back?

21

63. What steps do you take if involved in a crash?

Stop at the scene of the accident, turn off the ignition, exchange information (names, address, insurance carrier and policy number, driver's license number, vehicle registration number) with other drivers involved in the accident, take pictures of any damage to the car or to yourself, if anyone is injured or there is serious damage to a vehicle, call 911

64. What is the safest thing to do when encountering road rage?

"avoid eye contact" and do not engage

65. Which type of lights should be used to drive in fog?

low beams

66. Should you increase or decrease your following distance in bad weather?

increase

67. After you pass a car when do you know it is safe to pull back into the lane?

When you are clear of other vehicle

68. A flashing red light should be treated like a

stop sign

69. If you are pulled over what 3 documents will you be asked to provide?

registration, license, and insurance card

70. What do you do if you stop at a stop sign and an object is blocking your view?

Slowly ease forward until you can see clearly

71. Even if you have a green light, if the intersection is blocked you should...

wait until you can clear it

72. The best way to check your blind spot when making a lane change is to...

look over your shoulder

73. What should you do if you hit a parked car and you can't find the owner?

Leave a note with your contact information and date and time of the accident

75. When traveling on multiple lane roads which lane should be used for normal driving/to go straight?

center lane

76. Know the proper path to make a left turn (it will be a diagram)

one way to a one way

77. Know the proper path to make a left turn (it will be a diagram)

one way to a two way

78. Speed limit of school zone

20 mph

79. Speed limit of business or residential districts

25 mph

80. Speed limit of two lane roads

50 mph

81. Speed limit of divided roads or controlled access highways

55 mph

82. Speed limit of route 1 and interstate 495

65 mph

83. What is the meaning of a light that is a red round disk and a green arrow?

Turns are permitted with caution in the direction the green arrow points, thru traffic is stopped and turns in the other direction are permitted unless signage says otherwise

84. What is the meaning of a light that is a yellow round disk?

Prepare to stop, but if too close to the intersection, proceed with caution

85. What is the meaning of a light that is a solid yellow arrow and a green round disc?

Cars going in the direction of the arrow prepare to stop, but if too close to the intersection, turn with caution; Thru traffic and turns in the other direction proceed with caution

86. What is the meaning of a light that is a green round disk?

Proceed with caution

87. Which sign is red and white and an upside down triangle?

Yield

88. Which sign is red and white and an octagon?

Stop

89. Which sign is a crossbuck (x shape) and white and black?

railroad

90. Which sign is a shield with blue, red, and white?

Interstate

91. To avoid a head on collision, would it be safer to pull over into shrubbery or hit a car head on?

Pull over into shrubbery

92. If two cars arrive to a stop sign at the same time, which car has the right of way?

The car to the right

93. If two cars are at the intersection, does the turning vehicle or the vehicle going straight have right of way?

the turning vehicle

94. At a green light would a car going straight or a car that is turning have the right of way?

straight

95. T or F: When a car is merging onto the road you should if possible make a lane change to the left to clear the way

True

96. Know the sign that warns of an intersection crossing

Yellow warning sign with “+” in the middle

97. What are the steps to make a proper lane change?

Signal, check appropriate side mirror, check rearview mirror, check blind spot, and make the lane change

98. If you are driving on a two lane road with broken or solid yellow lines and you are passing a cyclist who is occupying the same lane you are in you should wait until you have good visibility and there is no oncoming traffic. Change lanes onto the oncoming traffic lane , pass the cyclist and then get back into your original lane

Just remember this, no question here

99. What do you do to execute the "move over law"?

1. If an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights, move to the far right or if not possible, move out of the way. 2. If passing stationary emergency, DelDOT, utility, or construction workers on the road, move over a lane away from them.