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Question 1 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What can happen if you get many traffic tickets in a short time?

1. AA. You get a safe-driving reward
2. BB. Your license lasts longer
3. CC. Your license can be suspended
4. DD. Your insurance goes down

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Question 2 of 32Right of way

You and a driver on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?

1. AA. You do
2. BB. The driver on your right
3. CC. Whoever is going straight
4. DD. Whoever honks first

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Question 3 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Delaware)

A Delaware driver is convicted of going 100 mph on a highway. What suspension follows?

1. AA. One year
2. BB. One week
3. CC. Two weeks
4. DD. Three years

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Question 4 of 32Licensing and insurance (Delaware)

In the first six months of a Delaware Level One permit, how many hours of driving must the sponsor certify?

1. AA. 20 hours
2. BB. 35 hours
3. CC. 50 hours
4. DD. 70 hours

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Question 5 of 32Speed and following distance

What is a "space cushion"?

1. AA. A pad that protects you in a crash
2. BB. A lane kept free for buses and taxis
3. CC. Room in the trunk for spare parts
4. DD. Open space around your car on all sides

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Question 6 of 32Signals and pavement markings

White lines between lanes separate:

1. AA. Traffic moving in opposite directions
2. BB. Lanes of traffic moving the same way
3. CC. The road from a railroad track
4. DD. A school zone from the road

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Question 7 of 32Right of way

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. The car on your right wants to turn left. Who goes first?

1. AA. The car on your right
2. BB. You do, since it is turning left
3. CC. Whoever signals first
4. DD. Neither until a third car comes

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Question 8 of 32Sharing the road

Where should you take extra care to watch for children?

1. AA. On highways and freeways
2. BB. In tunnels and on bridges
3. CC. Near schools, parks, and playgrounds
4. DD. Near truck stops and rest areas

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Question 9 of 32Safe driving and hazards (Delaware)

In Delaware, which of these is illegal to wear while driving?

1. AA. Dark sunglasses while driving in the day
2. BB. Headphones over or in both ears
3. CC. A baseball cap
4. DD. A hearing aid in one ear

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Question 10 of 32Right of way

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?

1. AA. Pass slowly if no children are seen
2. BB. Stop only if you are behind the bus
3. CC. Sound your horn and go around
4. DD. Stop, whichever way you are going

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Question 11 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Delaware)

After a DUI arrest in Delaware, how many days does the driver have to request an administrative hearing?

1. AA. 3 days
2. BB. 5 days
3. CC. 15 days
4. DD. 21 days

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Question 12 of 32Speed and following distance

If you double your speed, how much more energy does a crash carry?

1. AA. About the same energy
2. BB. About twice as much
3. CC. About four times as much
4. DD. About half as much

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Question 13 of 32Speed and following distance

What is the "basic speed rule"?

1. AA. Never drive faster than is safe for conditions
2. BB. Always drive at exactly the posted limit
3. CC. Drive at the same speed as the car ahead
4. DD. Drive as fast as the road and your car allow

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Question 14 of 32Signals and pavement markings

An officer at an intersection waves you on through a red light. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait for the light to turn green first
2. BB. Turn right instead of going straight
3. CC. Stop and ask the officer why you should go
4. DD. Follow the officer and go through with care

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Question 15 of 32Signals and pavement markings

A row of white triangles across your lane points toward you. What does it mean?

1. AA. Speed bumps are ahead
2. BB. Yield at that line
3. CC. A bike lane starts here
4. DD. A school is ahead

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Question 16 of 32Parking and stopping (Delaware)

According to the Delaware manual, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

1. AA. 5 feet
2. BB. 8 feet
3. CC. 10 feet
4. DD. 15 feet

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Question 17 of 32Emergencies and equipment

When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

1. AA. While driving on the highway
2. BB. Before you start to drive
3. CC. Only when you buy the car
4. DD. While waiting at a red light

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Question 18 of 32Speed and following distance

What can make your reaction time longer?

1. AA. Wearing a seat belt that is too tight
2. BB. Being tired or distracted
3. CC. Driving in bright daylight
4. DD. Using your mirrors often

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Question 19 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What does eating a large meal before drinking do?

1. AA. It stops alcohol from affecting you
2. BB. It lets you drive safely after drinking
3. CC. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed
4. DD. It removes alcohol from your blood

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Question 20 of 32Right of way

You are turning right on red. Who must you yield to?

1. AA. No one, once you have come to a stop
2. BB. People crossing and cross traffic on green
3. CC. Only cars coming from your right
4. DD. Only buses and trucks on the cross street

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Question 21 of 32Road signs

A stop sign has a small plaque below it that says "ALL WAY". What does this mean?

1. AA. Traffic from every direction must stop
2. BB. Only you must stop; others may keep going
3. CC. You may turn any way you like
4. DD. The stop sign is only for trucks

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Question 22 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What happens when you mix alcohol with other drugs?

1. AA. The effects cancel each other out
2. BB. The alcohol wears off much faster
3. CC. Nothing changes at all
4. DD. The effects can be much stronger

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Question 23 of 32Turning, passing and lanes

You are waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. How should you hold your front wheels?

1. AA. Straight ahead until you start to turn
2. BB. Turned to the left, ready to go
3. CC. Turned a little to the right
4. DD. It does not matter how they point

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Question 24 of 32Speed and following distance (Delaware)

What happens to the fine for speeding in a Delaware work zone?

1. AA. It stays the same
2. BB. It is doubled
3. CC. It is cut in half
4. DD. It is tripled

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Question 25 of 32Signals and pavement markings (Delaware)

In Delaware, a traffic signal light is shaped like a bicycle. Who must obey it?

1. AA. All traffic at the intersection
2. BB. Only drivers who are turning right
3. CC. Cyclists and people on foot alike
4. DD. Only cyclists riding in bike lanes or bike paths

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Question 26 of 32Parking and stopping

A police car signals you to pull over. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop in your lane right away
2. BB. Get out and walk back to the officer
3. CC. Pull to the right and stay in the car
4. DD. Keep going to the next exit first

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Question 27 of 32Speed and following distance

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

1. AA. About four times as far
2. BB. About the same distance
3. CC. About twice as far
4. DD. About half as far

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Question 28 of 32Speed and following distance

Why is following too closely dangerous?

1. AA. It uses more fuel than leaving a gap
2. BB. You may not be able to stop in time
3. CC. It makes your car louder inside
4. DD. It is only a problem at night

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Question 29 of 32Signals and pavement markings

A striped area of white lines lies between a highway lane and an exit ramp. What should you do?

1. AA. Use it to slow down for the exit
2. BB. Do not drive on it except in an emergency
3. CC. Use it to pass slow cars
4. DD. Park on it if you break down

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Question 30 of 32Safe driving and hazards

Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

1. AA. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight
2. BB. Brake hard until the car stops
3. CC. Speed up to push through the water
4. DD. Turn the wheel sharply to the side

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Question 31 of 32Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Your doctor gives you a new medicine. What should you do before driving?

1. AA. Drive as usual, since it was prescribed
2. BB. Take more to make it work faster
3. CC. Drink coffee to cancel any side effects
4. DD. Read the label and ask if it affects driving

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Question 32 of 32Licensing and insurance (Delaware)

According to the Delaware manual, after you move to a new address in Delaware, how many days do you have to tell the DMV?

1. AA. 5 days
2. BB. 14 days
3. CC. 21 days
4. DD. 30 days

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