Safe Driving Practices Flashcards
6 cards from real DE DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the correct way to handle a tire blowout while driving?
Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator gradually
During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas (do not brake hard), and steer gradually to the side of the road.
When merging onto a Delaware highway, you should:
Answer: Match highway speed and smoothly merge into traffic
Safely merging requires matching the speed of highway traffic and finding a gap to smoothly enter the flow without forcing others to brake.
What is the safest action when a large truck is passing you on the highway?
Answer: Steer away from the truck and hold your lane position
When a large truck passes, keep a firm grip on the wheel to counteract air turbulence and maintain your lane position without swerving.
In Delaware, at what speed should you generally travel when road conditions are poor?
Answer: A speed safe for existing conditions, even below the posted limit
Delaware law requires driving at a safe speed for road conditions — even if that means driving well below the posted speed limit in ice, fog, or heavy rain.
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?
Answer: Shift to neutral, apply brakes, and pull to safety
If the accelerator sticks, shift to neutral to disengage engine power, apply brakes firmly, and steer safely off the road.
How should you position your hands on the steering wheel for optimal control?
Answer: 10 and 2 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock positions
Driving safety experts recommend the 9 and 3 o'clock hand position for balanced steering control and safety if the airbag deploys.