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Delaware Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
In Delaware, when is a left turn on red allowed?
Never, under any circumstances anywhere in the state
At any intersection at all, once you have fully stopped
Only when a green left arrow is lit for your lane
From a one-way street onto another one-way street after stopping
Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street after stopping
Left turns on red are permitted after a full stop from a one-way street onto another one-way street unless prohibited.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 2
How should you treat a dark (unlit) traffic signal in Delaware?
Proceed through at your normal speed
Stop for at least one full minute
Slow down and prepare to yield
Honk and go, since lights are out
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to yield
If no lighted indication is visible, reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 3
What does a flashing red arrow mean in Delaware?
Never turn while it is flashing
Turn right away without stopping
Turn after a full stop when safe
Yield only to pedestrians, then go
Correct answer: Turn after a full stop when safe
Turns are permitted in the direction of a flashing red arrow after coming to a full stop.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 4
What does a flashing red light mean?
Slow down only
The same as a stop sign
Yield sign
The signal is broken; go
Correct answer: The same as a stop sign
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 5
A pedestrian signal shows a flashing DON’T WALK. What should a pedestrian who hasn’t started do?
Not start crossing
Run across
Start crossing if no cars are coming
Wait for the horn
Correct answer: Not start crossing
If they have not started to cross, they should not start; those already crossing should finish quickly.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 6
When a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is flashing, what should drivers do?
Speed up to clear the crosswalk before anyone steps in
Slow down, look for pedestrians and yield
Honk so pedestrians know to wait for you to pass
Ignore it unless a traffic light is also turning red
Correct answer: Slow down, look for pedestrians and yield
When you see these beacons flashing, slow down, look for pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield as necessary.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
Question 7
What is the only 8-sided sign on the highway?
The yield sign
The stop sign
The school sign
The railroad sign
Correct answer: The stop sign
The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the highway; it is red with white letters.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 8
What does a five-sided black-on-yellow sign warn of?
A railroad crossing just ahead
A sharp curve to the right
A school or school crossing
A rest area with restrooms
Correct answer: A school or school crossing
The five-sided black-on-yellow sign is used only to warn of schools and school crossings.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 9
A round black-on-yellow sign warns of what?
A school zone with children nearby
A highway–rail intersection ahead
A hospital entrance just ahead
A stop sign a short distance ahead
Correct answer: A highway–rail intersection ahead
The round black-on-yellow sign is advance warning of a highway–rail intersection.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 10
What does a "Zipper Merge" sign ask drivers to do?
Merge into the open lane as early as you possibly can
Stop at the end of your lane and wait for a large gap
Use both lanes to the merge point, then alternate
Change lanes only at night when traffic is lighter
Correct answer: Use both lanes to the merge point, then alternate
Drivers use both lanes to advance to the lane reduction point and merge there, alternating turns.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 11
What color are recreation signs such as "State Park"?
White on blue
Black on yellow
White on brown
White on green
Correct answer: White on brown
Recreation signs usually have white letters on a brown background; motorist services are white on blue.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 12
A sign says "ONLY" with an arrow over your lane. What must you do?
Go in the arrow’s direction
Choose any direction you like
Stop and wait for a green light
Change lanes before the intersection
Correct answer: Go in the arrow’s direction
When the word "ONLY" is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 13
The "slippery when wet" sign notes which part of a rain is most hazardous?
The last hour
The first half hour
Only overnight rain
Only heavy downpours
Correct answer: The first half hour
The roadway slippery when wet sign notes the first half hour of rain is most hazardous.
Source: Section Four – Highway Signs
Question 14
What does a solid white line between lanes mean in Delaware?
Lane changes are discouraged
Lane changes are required
Passing is encouraged
It marks a bike lane only
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
A broken white line means you may change lanes if safe; a solid white line discourages lane changes; double solid white prohibits them.
Source: Section Four – Pavement Markings & Lanes
Question 15
What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?
Lane changing is allowed
Lane changing is prohibited
Passing on the right
Parking allowed
Correct answer: Lane changing is prohibited
Double solid white lines prohibit lane-changing.
Source: Section Four – Pavement Markings & Lanes
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