DE DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

Low-beam headlights or dedicated fog lights should be used in fog because high beams reflect off fog particles and reduce visibility.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Brake and steer gently with increased following distance

Answer

On icy roads, all inputs — braking, steering, and accelerating — should be smooth and gradual, and you should dramatically increase following distance.

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

Answer

To correct a skid, steer in the direction the rear of your vehicle is sliding (into the skid) and gently release the accelerator without braking hard.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Avoid the flooded area if possible

Answer

Even shallow-looking floodwaters can be deeper or faster-moving than they appear — the safest choice is to find an alternate route.

Question 5

How does rain affect stopping distance compared to dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

It increases significantly

Answer

Rain reduces tire friction on the road surface, significantly increasing the distance needed to stop — often doubling dry stopping distances.

DE DMV - Delaware Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

DE DMV - Delaware Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

DE DMV Special Driving Conditions