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WorksheetsDriving Rules and Safety Worksheet
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
A driver fleeing from a police officer, after getting a visible or an audible signal to halt will
Get a court order to stop driving
Receive a fine
Get a warning
Have driving priveledges revoked
Texting, talking, drinking, eating, and adjusting the radio are examples of
Reckless driving
Careless driving
Distracted driving
Aggressive driving
In freezing conditions, which area is most Slippery?
On a bridge
On a black top
On a cement road
On a shoulder
When kids are present, the driver should
Slow down
Prepare to stop
Scan the area
None of the above
It is against the law to pass with the following highway centerline markings
Solid white lines
Solid yellow lines
Broken yellow lines
Broken white lines
According to the DE driving manual, how many seconds of minimum following distance should a driver have?
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
If drivers are found guilty of speeding 20 MPH over the speed limit, it will
Result in additional actions including suspension
Result in 5 points against the driving record
Afford you an opportunity to discuss your driving skills with DMV
Result in 2 pints against the driving record
If bad weather makes it hard to see, you should
Turn off your headlights
Speed to get off of the roads quickly
Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic
Increase your following distance
If you have to yield the right-of-way and your view of a cross street is blocked by a building or a row of cars:
Maintain speed and look both ways
Slow down and look both ways
Stop and move forward slowly until you can see
Only look to the left
Good drivers scan and look _____________ seconds ahead.
3 to 5
10 to 12
6 to 8
8 to 10
Which of the following would be the best choice for a driver who has had alcohol to drink?
Take a cold shower
Eat a large meal
Drink water
Do not drive
Drink black coffee
The best way to see while backing your car straight is to:
Blow the horn while you are backing
Look directly out of your rear window
Any drug(s) (prescription or illicit) taken with an alcoholic beverage:
Will have harmful results making you unfit to drive
Will have effects canceled by the effects of alcohol
Will cause a minor problem if you drink a large amount
Can cause trouble unless the drug was prescribed by a doctor
When stopped at an intersection to make a left turn, while waiting for on-coming cars:
Stop with the front wheels pointed to the right
Stop with the front wheels pointed straight ahead
Stop with the front wheels pointed to the left
Stop with the car pointed to the left
What information should be exchanged with the other driver(s) in a collision?
Name
Address
Insurance company
Driver license
Vehicle registration number
Which of the following is not a step to follow when involved in a crash?
Stop and call the police
Get medical treatment for injuries
Exchange information
Leave the scene of the collision
Say the words “I am sorry”
A flashing red light means
Don’t stop
Make a full stop
Only stop if the light is lit when you arrive at the intersection
Slow down and look both ways
In fog a driver should use:
Parking lights
Emergency flashers
High beam headlights
Which documents should be kept in the vehicle at all times?
Passport
Title
License
Insurance card
Registration
A 17 year old found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not get a license back until the age of ____________.
18
19
20
21
22
The best way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
Speed up
Slow down
Press the brakes
Press the gas pedal
Which of the following is not good practice if you run off of the pavement?
Take the foot off of the gas pedal
Turn so sharply as to go over the yellow line into oncoming traffic
Grip the steering wheel tightly
Brake hardly at all
Brake hard
If you crash into a parked car and cannot find the owner, you should:
Wait for the owner to return from their trip
Do nothing if the damage is less than $1500
Leave the scene quickly
Leave the scene slowly, as though nothing happened
Leave a note with identifying information about yourself
If you have a green light, but the path in front of you is blocked, you should:
Proceed through the intersection
Wait until the path is clear
Honk to clear the way
Make a U-turn
When you are waiting to make a left turn at an intersection and the light turns yellow, you should:
Enter into the intersection to wait
Turn left to find another route
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
Blow the horn loudly
Yell “go go gadget wings” and fly away
When applying for a GDL, or a permit, at the DMV, you must have what?
blue/white slip, proof of residency, sponsor, birth certificate, SS card, 40$
passport, utility bill, two references, voter registration card
student ID, library card, proof of insurance, pay stub
credit card, rental agreement, employment letter, tax return
The best way to handle extreme driving fatigue
Stop and rest
Play loud music and chew gum
Talk to someone on the phone
Fall asleep
Talk to other passengers
The “Implied Consent Law” means:
You agree to take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if asked by a police officer.
You can refuse any test without consequences.
You must always carry your driver’s license.
You are allowed to drive without a license.
28. The “Implied Consent Law” covers:
Only licensed drivers
All drivers operating a vehicle
Only commercial drivers
Only drivers under 21
When blinded by on-coming car headlights, a good driver should:
Squint so that you can keep looking at the center of the road
Stare at the oncoming car’s headlights
Aim eyes to the right edge of the road, beyond on-coming car’s headlights
Aim eyes close to the front of the hood only
Preventative maintenance can help good drivers prevent breakdowns while driving, or potentially avoid a dangerous situation. Preventative maintenance includes: Fill in the blanks for each item of preventative maintenance.
A. wipers B. lights C. brakes D. tire pressure E. oil F. spark plugs
A. seat covers B. air fresheners C. window tinting D. steering wheel covers E. floor mats F. cup holders
A. GPS system B. stereo system C. dashboard decorations D. phone charger E. seat warmers F. sunroof
A. bumper stickers B. fuzzy dice C. car magnets D. vanity plates E. roof racks F. mud flaps
The penalty for not having the required minimal auto insurance (1st offense) is:
A fine of not less than 1500normorethan 2000
Mandatory suspension of driver’s license/privilege
A $2500 fine
Points on your license
The amount of friction/traction for vehicle control depends on the condition of:
The brakes
The tires
The road surface
The drivers reaction time
Unless otherwise posted, or directed by a police officer, you must not stop your vehicle in which of the following places, even if someone is left in the car:
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
30 feet from a stop sign or traffic signal
100 feet from the entrance of a fire station
What minimal level of Blood Alcohol Consumption (B.A.C) is proof that an underage individual is driving under the influence in Delaware?
.01
.02
.05
.10
.08
What minimal level of blood alcohol consumption is proof that someone 21 or over is DUI in Delaware?
.08
.02
.15
.05
.10
After you pass another car, it is safest to pull back into the lane again if:
You see part of the other car in your inside rearview mirror
You do not check your blind spot
You see both headlights (front of that vehicle that you passed) in your inside rearview mirror
The driver sounds the horn
What type of sign is yellow?
warning
stop
regulatory
guide
What color sign is construction?
orange
blue
green
red
Guide signs are what color?
green
red
yellow
blue
Signs regulating traffic are what colors?
black, red, white
blue, green, yellow
orange, purple, pink
brown, yellow, green
Brown signs are what type of sign?
recreation/parks
warning
regulatory
construction
What is the “understood” or “implied” speed on
a. 65
b. 25
c. 50
d. 20
What does the following traffic light mean?
a. go
b. stop
c. prepare to stop
d. right of way to turn
e. no turns allowed
Flashing red arrow- ________________
stop, proceed when safe
go without stopping
yield to all traffic and go
speed up and turn quickly
What shape is the following signs?
a. octagon
b. X
c. circle
d. equilateral triangle
e. rectangle
What shape will appear on the following signs?
a. jumping deer
b. person walking
d. plus sign
c. two opposite facing arrows
e. T
According to Delaware law, drivers must signal their intention to turn at least__________ feet before turning:
100
200
300
400
500
Good drivers use their eyes to check the dashboard gauges and mirrors:
At all times
Only when moving under 30 MPH
Only when moving over 25 MPH
By staring at them
Using quick-eye glances
Passing a stopped school bus with the red lights flashing to admit or discharge students results in a penalty of:
Fine
Suspension of driver’s license
6 points on your driving record
What does the “move over law” apply to?
all vehicles
emergency vehicles only
commercial trucks only
motorcycles only
What do anti-lock brakes (ABS) do?
helps stops wheels from from locking up
increase fuel efficiency
make the car go faster
reduce engine noise
improve air conditioning
A driver should follow motorcycles at a greater distance than cars to prevent the chance of a crash because:
They can stop faster than four-wheel vehicles
Motorcyclist tend to drive dangerously
Motorcyclist have poor vision
Motorcyclists’ brake lights are not as bright as a car
A driver should follow a truck/bus at a greater distance than cars to:
Keep out of their blind spot
See around the vehicle
Let other trucks in front of you
Let motorcyclists in front of you
For the 1st offense, anyone under the age of 21 who possesses or consumes alcohol may have his/ her license revoked for a period of:
180 days
365 days
30 days
60 days
10 days
How long must a newly licensed driver, someone on their GDL, be accompanied by a licensed driver in the front passenger seat at all times?
3 months
6 months
Until the 50 hours are logged
12 months
4 months
In Delaware, Fri night at about 10:00 P.M. until about 4:00 A.M. on Sat, most fatal crashes involve:
Road condition issues
Alcohol use
Traffic conditions
Car failure
The state of DE requires that all occupants wear safety belts and/or are properly restrained.
True
False
White lines separate traffic moving the same direction.
True
False
A round flashing yellow light means to slow down and proceed with caution
True
False
Newborn infants must be properly restrained in an approved car seat, rearward facing.
True
False
A licensed driver can use a cell phone that is not hands free while driving.
True
False
62. Roads are most slippery during the first few minutes of any rain storm
True
False
Pedestrians should face on-coming traffic in the event there is no sidewalk available.
True
False
Car troubles are the major cause of crashes.
True
False
65. String emotions can lead someone to drive aggressively.
True
False
Any driver must have liability insurance for their car(s) in Delaware.
True
False
You should always yield to emergency vehicles when they approach you with lights flashing and/or sirens activated.
True
False
Alcohol is a stimulant.
True
False
Right turns on a steady red light are not permitted in Delaware.
True
False
Sudden gusts of wind can cause steering problems for vehicles moving at highway speeds.
True
False
Motorcycles can be hard to see while driving a car.
True
False
All over the counter (OTC) and/or prescription drugs have no effect on the driving ability.
True
False
You must not drive on a Delaware highway at a speed greater than is reasonable under existing conditions.
True
False
A good driver should have two hands on the steering wheel.
True
False
Yellow lines separate traffic going the same direction.
True
False
What is the major cause of crashes on the road?
Driver error/mistakes
Bad weather conditions
Vehicle manufacturing defects
Poor road signage
How do motorcycles affect your driving?
Smaller and lighter so they stop faster; smaller - harder to see in traffic
They are larger and easier to see than cars
They always travel slower than other vehicles
They require less attention than other vehicles
How do weather conditions/seasons affect your driving?
Increase your following distance, slow down, turn on wipers and head lights
Drive faster to reach your destination quickly
Ignore road signs and signals
Turn off headlights to save battery
How do weather conditions/seasons affect your driving?
Will push cars, especially moving at highway speeds. Being on a bridge makes it worse
Makes your car automatically adjust speed for you
Has no effect on driving at all
Improves tire grip on icy roads
How do weather conditions/seasons affect your driving? c. Fog
Slow down, increase your following distance, turn on head lights
Speed up and use high beams
Turn off headlights and follow closely
Ignore the fog and drive as usual
When is the most dangerous time to drive when it's raining?
The first few minutes
After it has rained for an hour
When the rain stops completely
Late at night during rain
How could bad weather affect bridges?
Bridges freeze before roadways
Bridges become shorter in length
Bridges turn slippery only in summer
Bridges are unaffected by temperature changes
How could wet leaves affect your driving?
Make the roads slippery
Improve tire grip
Increase visibility
Reduce stopping distance
What color lines separate traffic moving in two directions?
Yellow
White
Red
Blue
One direction?
White
Red
Blue
Green
How is a passing zone designated?
Broken lines
Solid lines
Double yellow lines
Stop signs
No passing?
Solid lines
Dashed lines
Double yellow lines with gaps
Broken white lines
What is the correct hand position for a car with air bags?
10 and 2 or 9 and 3
8 and 4
12 and 6
11 and 1
What is Delaware's MOVE OVER law?
move out of the way of police, fire, and ambulance
stop your vehicle immediately on the road
honk your horn when passing emergency vehicles
turn off your headlights near emergency vehicles
What is the safest way to go with traffic for: a. A pedestrian on a road with no sidewalks?
facing traffic
with your back to traffic
in the middle of the road
on a bicycle lane
What is the safest way to go with traffic for: b. A bicyclist with a bike lane?
in bike lane
on the sidewalk
against traffic
in the middle of the road
What is the safest way to go with traffic for: c. A bicyclist with no bike lane?
along with traffic
against traffic
on the sidewalk
in the middle of the road
What is the safest way to go with traffic for: d. A pedestrian with a sidewalk?
on the sidewalk
on the road facing traffic
in the bike lane
in the middle of the street
What is Delaware's RIGHT TURN ON RED law?
It's legal in DE, after a complete stop, if no signs prohibit
It is never legal to turn right on red in Delaware
You can turn right on red without stopping in Delaware
Right turn on red is only allowed at night in Delaware
What is Delaware's LEFT TURN ON RED law?
from a one way to a one way
from a two way to a one way
from a one way to a two way
from any road to any road
What is Delaware's law regarding stopping for a school bus with its red lights on? What 3 things may happen if you are caught in violation?
1-3 lanes - all must stop, 4 or more - only cars behind the bus. Fine, jail time, loss of license.
Only cars in the same lane as the bus must stop. Fine only, no jail time or license loss.
All vehicles must stop regardless of lanes. Warning only, no fine or jail time.
Only oncoming traffic must stop. Community service, no fine or jail time.
What is DE law regarding stopping at a 4-way stop?
Car that gets here first goes first. If 2 or more get there at the same time, the car on the right goes.
Always yield to the car on your left.
The largest vehicle always goes first.
You must wait for a police officer to signal you to go.
What is DE law regarding Child Safety Seats?
up to one year - rear facing car seat, after one year - front facing car seat, up to 8 - booster seat
up to two years - booster seat, after two years - front facing car seat, up to 10 - rear facing car seat
up to one year - front facing car seat, after one year - booster seat, up to 8 - rear facing car seat
up to five years - rear facing car seat, after five years - booster seat, up to 12 - front facing car seat
