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What should you do if you are going through an intersection and you have a green light, but you notice traffic is slowing?
What should you do if you are going through an intersection and you have a green light, but you notice traffic is slowing?
stop
What does a broken white line indicate?
What does a broken white line indicate?
You can change lanes if it is safe to do so.
What does a solid white line require?
What does a solid white line require?
You must stay within the lane.
When can you pass on a two-way road with a yellow line?
When can you pass on a two-way road with a yellow line?
What should you do when a solid yellow line and a broken line are together?
What should you do when a solid yellow line and a broken line are together?
What do two solid yellow lines mean?
What do two solid yellow lines mean?
Can you register a car without a license?
Can you register a car without a license?
Can you register a car without insurance?
Can you register a car without insurance?
What happens if you are underage and found at a party with alcohol?
What happens if you are underage and found at a party with alcohol?
When is the road more slippery during a rainstorm?
When is the road more slippery during a rainstorm?
Why should you give yourself space between you and the car in front of you at a red light?
Why should you give yourself space between you and the car in front of you at a red light?
What is the fine for not restraining a child with safety belts?
What is the fine for not restraining a child with safety belts?
Delaware law requires every child under the age of _______ to be restrained properly.
Delaware law requires every child under the age of _______ to be restrained properly.
What age or weight must children be to transition to a booster seat?
What age or weight must children be to transition to a booster seat?
What is the best thing to do when you are tired and driving?
What is the best thing to do when you are tired and driving?
What are some signs of drowsy driving?
What are some signs of drowsy driving?
When is turning left on red permitted?
When is turning left on red permitted?
What should you do during a rolling left-hand turn if you are not at a controlled intersection?
What should you do during a rolling left-hand turn if you are not at a controlled intersection?
How should your wheels be turned when stopped during a rolling left-hand turn?
How should your wheels be turned when stopped during a rolling left-hand turn?
What should you do if you get into a minor fender bender with only a scratch?
What should you do if you get into a minor fender bender with only a scratch?
Which condition is the most slippery: salt and sand, potholes, or wet leaves?
Which condition is the most slippery: salt and sand, potholes, or wet leaves?
What should you do if you hit a parked car?
What should you do if you hit a parked car?
Where are the blind spots on a car?
Where are the blind spots on a car?
How far should you park from a fire hydrant?
How far should you park from a fire hydrant?
What is the consequence for disregarding a stop sign?
What is the consequence for disregarding a stop sign?
What happens if you accumulate 12 points on your driving record?
What happens if you accumulate 12 points on your driving record?
In your first 6 months of driving, you must have a supervisor who is 25 years or older with you.
In your first 6 months of driving, you must have a supervisor who is 25 years or older with you.
During your first 6 months, how many of your 50 logged hours must be driven at night?
During your first 6 months, how many of your 50 logged hours must be driven at night?
What should you do when you encounter a flashing red arrow?
What should you do when you encounter a flashing red arrow?
How many feet before you turn should you put your turning signal on?
How many feet before you turn should you put your turning signal on?
What is the speed limit in school zones?
What is the speed limit in school zones?
What is the speed limit in business districts?
What is the speed limit in business districts?
Study Notes
Traffic Signals and Lane Markings
- A green light does not guarantee safety; stop if traffic is slowing.
- Broken white lines allow lane changes if safe.
- Solid white lines require drivers to stay in their lane and mark the roadway's shoulder.
- Passing is permitted on a two-way road when the yellow centerline is broken.
- If a solid and a broken yellow line are together, do not pass if beside the solid line.
- Two solid yellow lines indicate no passing is allowed.
Vehicle Registration and Insurance
- A driver's license is required to register a car.
- Car registration cannot occur without valid insurance.
Underage Alcohol Consumption
- Underage individuals found at a party with alcohol face a 30-day license suspension for the first offense; subsequent offenses incur a minimum 90-day suspension.
Road Conditions and Safety
- Roads are most slippery at the start of a rainstorm due to oil not yet washed away.
- Maintain space between vehicles at a red light to allow for emergency vehicle access.
Child Restraint Laws
- Children under the age of 16 must be properly restrained.
- Booster seats are required for children ages eight or over, or weighing at least 65 lbs.
- Fines for not restraining a child in a vehicle can be $83.50.
Drowsy Driving Signs
- Signs include frequent yawning, difficulty maintaining head position, and missing prior driving miles.
Safe Driving Practices
- Rolling left turns yield to oncoming traffic; keep wheels straight while stopped.
- Report minor accidents with damages under $1,500; no need to call police.
- Blind spots exist in rear right and left for cars; deeper blind spots are prominent in trucks.
Parking Regulations
- Park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant, 20 feet from intersections, and 30 feet from stop signs.
- Maintain 50 feet distance from railroad crossings.
Speed Limits
- School and residential zones have a speed limit of 25 mph, while two-lane roads have a limit of 50 mph. Controlled access highways and wider roads limit to 55 mph.
- Route 1 I-495 allows speeds up to 65 mph.
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) in Delaware
- At 16, individuals can obtain a learner’s permit, requiring completed drivers' education and proof of residency.
- In the first 6 months of driving, a supervisor aged 25 or older must accompany the learner, and 10 of the required 50 logged hours must be at night.
Traffic Violations and Consequences
- Points accumulate for various offenses: driving 1-9 mph over results in 2 points; disregarding stop signs results in 3 points; 20+ mph over results in 5 points.
- 10 or more points lead to mandatory courses and potential suspension, with increasing consequences for higher points.
Alcohol-Related Offenses
- Zero tolerance for underage drinking while driving; implied consent for BAC testing if suspected of drinking.
Miscellaneous
- Always signal turns 300 feet in advance.
- Scan ahead for potential hazards every 10 seconds and maintain a following distance of 3-4 seconds behind the vehicle in front.
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