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 use cruise control in Delaware?
Answer: Use it only on open highways in good weather
Cruise control should only be used on open highways in good weather — using it in wet, icy, or congested conditions reduces your ability to react.
What should you do when entering an intersection just as the traffic light turns yellow?
Answer: Stop if it is safe to do so; proceed through if stopping would be dangerous
If you can stop safely before the stop line when a light turns yellow, you should stop; if stopping would require hard braking that could cause a crash, it may be safer to proceed through.
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Delaware?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right
Delaware permits passing on the right only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and sufficient road exists to the right for safe passing.
What is the primary purpose of anti-lock brakes (ABS) in an emergency stop?
Answer: To prevent wheel lockup so the driver can maintain steering control
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking, allowing the driver to steer around obstacles while still decelerating.
When parallel parking in Delaware, how far from the curb should your vehicle be?
Answer: Within 12 inches
Delaware law requires parallel-parked vehicles to be within 12 inches of the curb to avoid obstructing traffic.
What should a driver do first when they realize they are about to hydroplane?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator gently and hold the wheel straight
When hydroplaning begins, ease off the gas without braking sharply, keep the wheel straight, and let the tires re-engage with the road surface.