Driver's Ed Final Exam Review (Delaware)
1. 1. What is the seatbelt law in Delaware?: All occupants of a motor vehicle
must be wearing a seat belt.
2. 2. What does it mean to "leave yourself an out"?: Always have a plan in
case something goes wrong when driving
3. 3. Is alcohol a depressant?: Yes, alcohol is a depressant.
4. 4. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?: depressant
5. 5. What happens to the pavement when it first starts raining?: pavement
gets slippery within the first half hour of rain
6. 6. Can over the counter drugs affect your driving?: Yes, many drugs can
make you drowsy, which can impair your driving.
7. 7. Are there times when you have to adjust your speed due to weather
conditions?: Yes, in bad weather conditions you need to reduce your speed to
avoid an accident or collision.
8. 8. The law for cell phone use for adults and GDL drivers: Regular license
holders aren't allowed to use their cell phone except for hands free devices.
GDL drivers are not allowed to use their cell phone at all, including hands free
devices.
9. 9. What do solid yellow lines mean?: Passing is not allowed and the traffic is
moving in different directions
10. 10. Which way should pedestrians face when there is no available
sidewalk?: walk on the side where you will be facing oncoming traffic
11. 11. What are the rules for logging practice hours on the first 6 months
of your GDL?: 50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours is night driving; turned into
Dpt. of Education certified by sponsor
12. 12. Right Turns on Red: Right turns on red are allowed if not otherwise
made illegal by signage
13. 13. Which behaviors will constitute "aggressive driving?: failure to yield,
unsafe lane changes, disregard of a traffic control device, failure to stop at the
command of a police officer, following too closely, passing on the shoulder, and
speeding
14. 14. Zero Tolerance Law: People under the age of 21 who are driving while
consuming or after having consumed alcoholic beverages, shall have his/her
driver license revoked for two months for the first offense and not less than six
months nor more than twelve months for each subsequent offense
15. 15. What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle
with flashing lights?: Pull over to the right if possible, but more importantly,
get out of the way
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16. 16. At the scene of an accident should you move an injured
passenger?: No, never move an injured person at an accident unless they are
in danger of getting hit by passing cars or they are in a burning car
17 17. Can wind cause your car to sway on the road?: Yes, wind can cause
your car to sway so you need to hold onto the steering wheel to prevent swerving.
18. 18. Why do you give motorcycles more room?: Motorcycles have two
wheels so they stop faster than cars and they are smaller so it is harder to
judge distance.
19. 19. Green signal: Proceed w/ caution
20. Yellow signal: Prepare to stop, if too close to stop, proceed w/ caution
21. Red signal: Come to a complete stop, right turns on red are permitted if there
is no signage saying otherwise, and left turns on red from a one-way street to
another one-way street are permitted if there is no signage saying otherwise
22. Rules and restrictions of first 6 months of GDL: Must have permit in
possession when driving, only passengers are adult supervisor and one other
passenger, adult supervisor must be in car at all times when driving
23. Rules and restrictions of second 6 months of GDL: May drive
unsupervised between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, can drive outside of those times
when going to and from home and work activities, school activities on school
property, or religious activities; can drive between 10 pm and 6 am with
supervisor, when supervisor isn't present, only one other passenger
24. 21. When you back up or reverse which way should you turn the wheel?:
Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go.
25. 22. Should you enter an intersection if you can't clear it?: No, do not enter
an intersection if you can't clear it.
26. 23. What is the penalty for failure to stop at the command of a police
officer: revocation of license
27. 24. When should you turn on your turn signals?: 300 feet prior to your turn
28. 25. Should you stare at the dashboard or side mirrors?: No, take quick
glances
29. 26. Why is it important to have a well: adjusted seatbelt? - If you get in a
crash, the seatbelt will hold you in place without cutting into your skin
30. 27. How far should you look ahead when driving?: 3 - 4 seconds ahead
31. 28. If skidding, where do you steer?: Steer in the direction you want to go
32. 29. What is the Implied Consent Law?: Anyone arrested for driving while
under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be deemed to
have given consent to submit to a chemical test or tests of their
breath/blood/urine for the purpose of determining BAC
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1. 1. What is the seatbelt law in Delaware?: All occupants of a motor vehicle
must be wearing a seat belt.
2. 2. What does it mean to "leave yourself an out"?: Always have a plan in
case something goes wrong when driving
3. 3. Is alcohol a depressant?: Yes, alcohol is a depressant.
4. 4. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?: depressant
5. 5. What happens to the pavement when it first starts raining?: pavement
gets slippery within the first half hour of rain
6. 6. Can over the counter drugs affect your driving?: Yes, many drugs can
make you drowsy, which can impair your driving.
7. 7. Are there times when you have to adjust your speed due to weather
conditions?: Yes, in bad weather conditions you need to reduce your speed to
avoid an accident or collision.
8. 8. The law for cell phone use for adults and GDL drivers: Regular license
holders aren't allowed to use their cell phone except for hands free devices.
GDL drivers are not allowed to use their cell phone at all, including hands free
devices.
9. 9. What do solid yellow lines mean?: Passing is not allowed and the traffic is
moving in different directions
10. 10. Which way should pedestrians face when there is no available
sidewalk?: walk on the side where you will be facing oncoming traffic
11. 11. What are the rules for logging practice hours on the first 6 months
of your GDL?: 50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours is night driving; turned into
Dpt. of Education certified by sponsor
12. 12. Right Turns on Red: Right turns on red are allowed if not otherwise
made illegal by signage
13. 13. Which behaviors will constitute "aggressive driving?: failure to yield,
unsafe lane changes, disregard of a traffic control device, failure to stop at the
command of a police officer, following too closely, passing on the shoulder, and
speeding
14. 14. Zero Tolerance Law: People under the age of 21 who are driving while
consuming or after having consumed alcoholic beverages, shall have his/her
driver license revoked for two months for the first offense and not less than six
months nor more than twelve months for each subsequent offense
15. 15. What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle
with flashing lights?: Pull over to the right if possible, but more importantly,
get out of the way
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16. 16. At the scene of an accident should you move an injured
passenger?: No, never move an injured person at an accident unless they are
in danger of getting hit by passing cars or they are in a burning car
17 17. Can wind cause your car to sway on the road?: Yes, wind can cause
your car to sway so you need to hold onto the steering wheel to prevent swerving.
18. 18. Why do you give motorcycles more room?: Motorcycles have two
wheels so they stop faster than cars and they are smaller so it is harder to
judge distance.
19. 19. Green signal: Proceed w/ caution
20. Yellow signal: Prepare to stop, if too close to stop, proceed w/ caution
21. Red signal: Come to a complete stop, right turns on red are permitted if there
is no signage saying otherwise, and left turns on red from a one-way street to
another one-way street are permitted if there is no signage saying otherwise
22. Rules and restrictions of first 6 months of GDL: Must have permit in
possession when driving, only passengers are adult supervisor and one other
passenger, adult supervisor must be in car at all times when driving
23. Rules and restrictions of second 6 months of GDL: May drive
unsupervised between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, can drive outside of those times
when going to and from home and work activities, school activities on school
property, or religious activities; can drive between 10 pm and 6 am with
supervisor, when supervisor isn't present, only one other passenger
24. 21. When you back up or reverse which way should you turn the wheel?:
Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go.
25. 22. Should you enter an intersection if you can't clear it?: No, do not enter
an intersection if you can't clear it.
26. 23. What is the penalty for failure to stop at the command of a police
officer: revocation of license
27. 24. When should you turn on your turn signals?: 300 feet prior to your turn
28. 25. Should you stare at the dashboard or side mirrors?: No, take quick
glances
29. 26. Why is it important to have a well: adjusted seatbelt? - If you get in a
crash, the seatbelt will hold you in place without cutting into your skin
30. 27. How far should you look ahead when driving?: 3 - 4 seconds ahead
31. 28. If skidding, where do you steer?: Steer in the direction you want to go
32. 29. What is the Implied Consent Law?: Anyone arrested for driving while
under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be deemed to
have given consent to submit to a chemical test or tests of their
breath/blood/urine for the purpose of determining BAC
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