DE DMV Traffic Laws and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the speed limit in a Delaware school zone when children are present, unless otherwise posted?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Delaware law requires drivers to slow to 20 mph in school zones when children are present, unless a different limit is posted.
Question 2: Texting while driving in Delaware is:
- Legal if stopped at a red light
- Legal for adult drivers only
- Illegal for all drivers at all times (Correct answer)
- Legal on highways only
Correct answer: Illegal for all drivers at all times
Delaware prohibits all drivers from texting while driving at any time, including when stopped at a red light.
Question 3: In Delaware, failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights results in:
- A verbal warning
- A fine and points on the driving record (Correct answer)
- License suspension only
- Required defensive driving course only
Correct answer: A fine and points on the driving record
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in Delaware results in a fine and points added to the driver's record.
Question 4: What is the 'Move Over' law in Delaware?
- Drivers must move into the right lane at all intersections
- Drivers must change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles (Correct answer)
- Drivers must yield to all pedestrians at crosswalks
- Drivers must pull over for funeral processions
Correct answer: Drivers must change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles
Delaware's Move Over law requires drivers to change to a non-adjacent lane or slow down significantly when approaching stationary emergency or service vehicles with flashing lights.
Question 5: What is the general speed limit on Delaware rural highways unless otherwise posted?
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
- 55 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
Correct answer: 55 mph
Delaware sets a default speed limit of 55 mph on rural highways where no other speed limit is posted.
Question 6: How long can a first-time DUI offender in Delaware lose their license?
- 30 days
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 6 months
A first DUI conviction in Delaware typically results in a license revocation of up to 12 months, with a mandatory minimum period.
DE DMV Traffic Laws and Penalties 2
What is the speed limit in a Delaware school zone when children are present, unless otherwise posted?