DE DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

When driving in heavy fog in Delaware, you should use:

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Low-beam headlights or fog lights

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High-beam headlights

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Hazard lights only

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No lights — they reduce visibility further

Question 2

What is the safest technique when driving on icy roads in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Brake and steer gently with increased following distance

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Accelerate quickly between stops to maintain momentum

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Use cruise control to prevent overcorrection

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Stay in the left lane to avoid slower traffic

Question 3

If your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding and ease off the gas

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Steer in the opposite direction of the skid and brake hard

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Stop steering and let the vehicle correct itself

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Shift into a higher gear

Question 4

When driving through a flooded roadway in Delaware, you should:

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Avoid the flooded area if possible

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Speed through quickly to avoid stalling

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Drive through the center of the road only

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Drive on the shoulder to bypass the water

Question 5

How does rain affect stopping distance compared to dry conditions?

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It increases significantly

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It stays the same

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It decreases slightly

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It only affects motorcycles

Question 6

When driving at night in Delaware, when should you dim your high beams?

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Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet when following another vehicle

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Only when a police car is approaching

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Only when in a town or city

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Only when it is raining