DE DMV Safe Driving Practices 2

Question 1

What is the correct way to handle a tire blowout while driving?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator gradually

Answer

During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas (do not brake hard), and steer gradually to the side of the road.

Question 2

When merging onto a Delaware highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match highway speed and smoothly merge into traffic

Answer

Safely merging requires matching the speed of highway traffic and finding a gap to smoothly enter the flow without forcing others to brake.

Question 3

What is the safest action when a large truck is passing you on the highway?

Accepted Answer

Steer away from the truck and hold your lane position

Answer

When a large truck passes, keep a firm grip on the wheel to counteract air turbulence and maintain your lane position without swerving.

Question 4

In Delaware, at what speed should you generally travel when road conditions are poor?

Accepted Answer

A speed safe for existing conditions, even below the posted limit

Answer

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.

Question 5

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply brakes, and pull to safety

Answer

If the accelerator sticks, shift to neutral to disengage engine power, apply brakes firmly, and steer safely off the road.

DE DMV - Delaware Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

DE DMV - Delaware Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

DE DMV Safe Driving Practices 2