Delaware Car / Permit Practice Test 9

1.In a heavy rain, at roughly what speed can tires lose their grip entirely and ride up on the water?
About 25 mphAbout 50 mphAbout 35 mphAbout 70 mph
2.A manual transmission vehicle parked facing uphill should be left in which gear?
ReverseNeutralThe highest gearLow gear
3.A flashing red signal carries the same meaning as which traffic control?
A stop signA yield signA green lightA speed limit sign
4.For a first impaired-driving conviction with a reading below .15, how long does the Division take the license?
6 months18 months24 months12 months
5.What is required of a Delaware driver whose vehicle is being overtaken?
Accelerate so the pass takes less timeBrake sharply to open a gapSwitch on the four-way flashersGive way to the right and hold your speed until the pass is finished
6.What is a Delaware driver expected to do on reaching a yield sign?
Halt fully every single time, even on an empty roadEase off, look both ways, and let crossing traffic and people on foot go aheadAccelerate so as to merge ahead of the crossing trafficIgnore it unless a second vehicle is already waiting
7.A warning sign showing a truck on a downgrade tells a driver to prepare for what?
A weigh station every vehicle must enterA steep hill, where slowing and shifting down protects the brakesA truck route that cars may not useA loading zone where stopping is banned
8.A school bus on a two-lane road stops with red lights flashing while you approach from the other direction. What must you do?
Slow to 20 mph and edge past carefullyStop and stay stopped until the red lights go dark and the stop arm folds awayContinue, because only traffic behind the bus has to stopStop only if you can see children beside the bus
9.Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do first?
Hold the wheel firmly, lift off the accelerator, and avoid slamming the brakesBrake hard and steer back onto the road at onceAccelerate so as to regain the lane quicklyTurn the wheel sharply toward the road immediately
10.Your headlights go out on a dark road. What does the manual suggest?
Follow the taillights of the car ahead until you reach a townWork the switch a few times, then use the flashers, turn signals or fog lights and pull offSpeed up to reach the next exitStop in the travel lane and wait for help

31.Which statement about standard servings matches the Delaware manual?
A 12-ounce beer, a five-ounce serving of wine and a shot of 80 proof liquor carry about the same alcoholBeer holds far less alcohol than a serving of wineLiquor mixed with soda holds less alcohol than beerWine is the only drink that raises a reading quickly
32.On a two-lane road you cannot change lanes to get away from a stopped police car with flashing lights. What does Delaware expect?
Keep to the posted limit but drive on the shoulderStop and wait to be waved through by an officerSlow to below the posted limit until you have gone completely past itBack up and find another route