Delaware State Driver’s
Education Study Guide
Section 1
Is driving a Constitutional Right
granted to you by the State of
Delaware, or is it a Privilege?
Driving is a Privilege
Can the privilege of driving be
taken away from you?
YES
Section 2
After you change your name or
address, how long do you have to
notify the Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV)?
After you change your name or
address, you must notify the
Division of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) within 30 days.
When approaching a busy
intersection with heavy traffic, what
must you do when as you enter the
intersection?
When approaching a busy
intersection with heavy traffic,
drivers may not enter the
intersection unless the can go
through it without having to stop or
block the intersection.
“Stay out of the intersection until
traffic clears”
Some drivers may not drive at
night because of_________.
Due to poor vision problems,
some drivers may not drive at
night.
In Delaware, if drivers are found
guilty of speeding 20 MPH over
the speed limit, they will:
1.
2.
In Delaware, if drivers are found
guilty of speeding 20 MPH over
the speed limit, they will:
1. Be called in for an interview
2. Get 5 points on their driving
record.
Alcohol is what type of drug?
Alcohol is a depressant drug.
In Delaware, what percentage of
highway deaths are alcohol
related?
40 % of all highway deaths are
alcohol related.
Will over-the-counter or doctorprescribed drugs effect drivers?
Over-the-counter or doctorprescribed drugs will have an
effect on drivers.
Who does Zero Tolerance apply
to?
Zero Tolerance applies to drivers
under the age of 21.
Can strong emotions like anger
cause aggressive driving?
Strong emotions like anger can
cause aggressive driving.
If you are going to drink and
drive, how long should you wait
to have the alcohol out of your
system?
Drinking 1 bottle of beer, or a
six-ounce glass of wine, or a oneounce shot glass of whiskey, a
person needs to wait about 1 hour
to have the alcohol out of their
system.
In Delaware, what is the
minimum level of Blood Alcohol
Concentration (BAC) needed to
PROVE that an individual is
Driving Under the Influence
(DWI)?
In Delaware, .08% is the
minimum level of Blood Alcohol
Concentration (BAC) needed to
prove that an individual is
Driving Under the Influence
(DWI).
In Delaware, if you are under 18,
and found guilty of Driving
Under the Influence of alcohol or
drugs, how long may you loose
your license for?
If you are under 18, and found
guilty of Driving Under the
Influence of alcohol or drugs,
you will loose your license until
age 21.
In Delaware, from when until
when are most fatal accidents due
to alcohol?
In Delaware, from late Friday
night, until early Saturday
morning, most fatal accidents are
due to alcohol.
What is the best thing to do if
you have had too much to drink?
If you have had too much to
drink, the best thing to do is to
not drive.
What is the Implied Consent
Law?
Implied Consent Law deals with
driving while intoxicated (drunk).
What is the best way to handle
extreme driving fatigue
(tiredness)?
The best way to
handle extreme
driving fatigue
(tiredness) is to
stop and rest.
Will a drug taken with alcoholic
beverages have harmful results,
making you unfit to drive?
Any drug taken with alcoholic
beverages will have harmful
results making you unfit to drive.
When applying for a Graduated
License at the Delaware Division
of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you
must have what information
and/or documents?
When applying for a Graduated
License at the Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV), you must have:
1. Birth certificate
2. Social security card
3. Parent/guardian
4. $40.00
5. Blue certificate
How long must a parent or
guardian accompany a newly
licensed driver if under 18?
During the first 6 months for a
newly licensed driver, a parent or
guardian must accompany the
under 18 driver at all times.
Section 3
Your car will not be registered
(tagged) unless you show proof
that the car has at least what
type of insurance?
Your car will
not be
registered
(tagged) unless
you show proof
that the car has
LIABILITY
insurance.
The penalty for not having the
required minimum auto insurance
is what?
The penalty for not having the
required minimum auto insurance
is:
1. A fine of not less than $1,500
nor more than $2,000.
2. Mandatory suspension of
driver’s license.
After you change your name or
address, how long do you have to
notify the Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV)?
After you change your name or
address, you must notify the
Division of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) within 30 days.
When does an accident not need
to be reported to the police?
No injuries and an accident with
an estimated $1,500 or less in
property damage does not need to
be reported to the police.
If you are involved in an
accident, what should you do?
If you are involved in an
accident, DO NOT leave the
scene of the accident.
You should call the police, get
medical treatment for the injured,
and exchange information (tag
numbers, insurance information,
and names of witnesses.
If you crash into a parked car,
and cannot find the owner, what
should you do?
If you crash into a parked car,
and cannot find the owner, you
should leave a note to identify
yourself, and call the police.
Section 4
Drivers have trouble seeing
motorcycles in traffic. Why?
Driver mistakes are the major
cause of accidents. Why?
Sudden gusts of winds can cause
steering problems for cars
moving at highway speeds. Why?
Yellow lines separate traffic
moving in which direction?
Yellow
lines
separate
traffic
moving in
opposite
directions.
Pedestrians (walkers and
joggers) should walk where
when there are no sidewalks
available?
Pedestrians
(walkers and
joggers) should
face on-coming
traffic when
there are no
sidewalks
available.
In Delaware, pedestrian (walker)
deaths make up what percentage
of all highway deaths?
Pedestrian
(walker)
deaths make
up 20 % of all
highway
deaths.
In Delaware, are right turns on red
lights permitted?
Right turns on
red lights are
permitted in
Delaware if
there is not a
sign saying no
turn on red.
In Delaware, are left turns on red
lights permitted?
YES.
You can make a
Left turn on
RED from a 1way street to a
1-way street.
Also look for a
“No Turn On
Red” sign.
What is the Basic Speed Law?
You cannot always drive the
posted speed if there is bad
weather, road, or traffic
conditions. This is called the
Basic Speed Law.
What is the speed limit on a
multi-lane highway, if no signs
are posted?
Speed limit on a multi-lane
highway, if not posted , is 55
MPH.
What is the speed limit in a
Residential area, if no signs are
posted?
Speed limit in a Residential area,
if not posted , is 25 MPH.
What is the speed limit in a
school zone, if no signs are
posted?
Speed limit in a school zone, if
not posted , is 20 MPH.
What is the speed limit on a twolane highway, if no signs are
posted?
Speed limit on a two-lane
highway, if not posted , is 50
MPH.
What is the speed limit on I-495
or Delaware Route 1, if no signs
are posted?
Speed limit on I-495 or Delaware
Route 1, if not posted , is 65
MPH.
What does this
light
combination
mean?
Turning traffic
may turn with
caution, but
straight
through traffic
must stop.
What does this
light combination
mean?
Light is about to
turn RED. If too
close to stop
safely, go through
with caution.
What does
this light
combination
mean?
Protected left turn
is over. Prepare to
stop if making a
left turn.
What does this
light
combination
mean?
Go, but proceed
with caution.
What does a flashing yellow light
and a flashing green light mean?
A flashing yellow light and a
flashing green light mean to be
cautious of crossing traffic.
What does this sign mean?
This is a Yield Sign.
What does this sign mean?
Stop Sign – come to a full stop.
What does this sign mean?
Railroad Warning Sign – watch
out for trains.
What does this sign mean?
Interstate Sign
What kind of sign is this?
Warning for a crossroad or
intersection.
What is the travel path for a Left
turn?
One-way to a Two-way Left turn.
What is the travel path for a Left
turn?
One-way to a One-way Left turn.
What is best course of action to
avoid an accident?
Yellow car should run off the
road into the shrubbery (bushes).
Which car should yield, if both
cars are at the intersection at the
same time?
White car should yield. The
RED car is on the right, and has
the right-of-way.
Which car should yield, if both
cars are at the intersection at the
same time?
White car should yield to straight
through traffic.
Which car should yield?
White car should yield to traffic
already in the intersection.
What should car A do in this
situation?
Be prepared to stop where the
sign is posted if traffic is present.
What should car A do?
Left signal – Mirror check –
Blind spot check – Change lane
to the left.
What may happen to a driver
who flees (runs) from a police
officer after getting a visible or
audible signal to halt?
A driver who flees (runs) from a
police officer after getting a
visible or audible signal to halt
will have their license revoked
(taken away).
What do these colors mean?
1. Yellow
2. Orange
3. Black & White
4. Red
5. Green
6. Blue
Sign colors are important:
1. Yellow – Warning
2. Orange – Construction
3. Black & White – Regulates traffic
4. Red – Stop
5. Green – Guide
6. Blue - Information
Can you always go when you
have a green light?
Even though you
may have a green
light, you must stay
out of the
intersection until
crossing traffic has
cleared.
What do you do if you see an
emergency vehicle that has its red
flashing lights on or sirens
sounding?
You should always yield the
right-of-way to emergency
vehicles that have their red
flashing lights on or sirens
sounding.
When stopped at an intersection
waiting to make a Left turn, and
waiting for on-coming traffic,
how should you position the front
wheels of your car?
When stopped at an intersection
waiting to make a Left turn, and
waiting for on-coming traffic,
stop with the front wheels
pointed straight ahead.
What are you required to do at
this sign?
When you come to a stop sign,
always come to a full, complete
stop.
Can you pass another vehicle if
the center lines look like these
lines?
OR
It is against the law to pass when
the highway center lines are solid
yellow.
OR
What do you do at a flashing
RED light?
A flashing RED
light is just like
a STOP sign.
You must come
to a full,
complete stop.
When you yield the right-of-way,
and your view is blocked by
buildings or other obstructions,
what should you do to know
when it is safe to go?
When you yield the right-of-way,
and your view is blocked by
buildings or other obstructions,
STOP, and move forward slowly
until you can see that it is safe to go.
After you pass another car, when
is it safe to pull back into the lane
of the car you just passed?
After you pass another car, it is
safe to pull back into the lane
again when you can see both
headlights (front) of the car you
just passed.
Look for both sets of headlights
in your rear view mirror before
pulling in front of the car you just
passed.
Not safe to pull back in yet.
If blinded by on-coming car
headlights, what should you do?
When blinded by on-coming car
headlights, drivers should aim
their eyes to the right edge of the
road beyond the on-coming car’s
headlights.
When should Low beam
headlights be turned on?
Low beam headlights should be
turned on as soon as it begins to
get dark.
When driving in fog, which
headlights should you use?
When driving in fog, use low
beam headlights.
Why should motorcycles be
followed at a greater distance
than cars?
Motorcycles should be followed
at a greater distance than cars to
prevent the chance of a crash
because they can stop faster than
four-wheel vehicles.
If you pass a stopped school bus
with the red lights flashing and
stop arm out, the penalty may be
what?
If you pass a stopped school bus
with the red lights flashing and
stop arm out, the penalty may be:
1. Six points against your driving
record.
2. A fine.
3. Suspension of your driver
license.
Section 5
To enter a city street from a stop,
how much of a gap in traffic do
you need?
To enter a city street from a stop,
you need a gap in traffic of about
one-half (1/2) of a city block.
A good driver should use what
hand positions on the steering
wheel?
A good driver should
use the 9 o’clock and
3 o’clock hand
positions on the
steering wheel.
How should mothers take their
newborn infants home from the
hospital?
Mothers may not take their
newborn infants home from
the hospital in their arms.
They must use an infant seat.
How does a driver check their
“blind spot”?
For a driver to see in their “blind
spot”, they should check over
their shoulder.
What is “General Speed
Restriction”?
“General Speed Restriction”
is that it may not always be safe to
travel the posted speed limit due to:
Weather conditions
Road conditions or patterns
Traffic Conditions
What is the Delaware Law
requirements for passengers in
the front seat of a car?
Delaware Law requires all
passengers in the vehicle to wear
a seatbelt.
What will well adjusted seatbelts
do for you?
Well adjusted seatbelts will:
1. keep drivers alert on long trips.
2. keep drivers in the car during
crashes.
3. help drivers control their cars
in emergencies by holding them
behind the wheel.
Delaware Law states that drivers
must use their turn signals how
far in advance before turning?
Delaware Law states that drivers
must use their turn signals at least
300 feet before turning.
Good drivers look and search
how far in advance of where they
are driving?
Good drivers look and search
about 10 to 12 seconds ahead.
This is the Visual Search Pattern.
How do good drivers check the
dashboard gauges and mirrors?
Good drivers use their eyes to
check the dashboard gauges and
mirrors by using quick eye
glances (movements).
How do you properly adjust your
outside mirrors’ view?
Properly adjusting your outside
mirrors’ view to see a little of the
side of your car will give you a
reference point to see how close
another car is to you.
When backing a car, how do you
turn the steering wheel to go in
the direction you want the rear of
the car to go?
When backing a car, turn the
steering wheel in the direction
you want the rear of the car to go.
If backing to the right, turn to the
right. If backing to the left, turn
to the left.
How do you control your car in a
skid?
If your car begins to skid, you
should steer in the direction you
want the car to go.
While backing your car straight,
where should you look?
The best way to see while
backing your car straight is to
look directly out the rear
window.
What is a problem if you brake
too hard without anti-lock brakes
(ABS)?
Braking too hard without antilock brakes (ABS) can cause the
wheels to lock (control
problems).
How do good drivers prevent
breakdowns (mechanical
problems)?
To prevent breakdowns, good
drivers should inspect their cars
often by checking:
1. Fluid levels.
2. Tire pressure and windshield
wipers.
3. Brakes and lights.
What are some factors that
determine the amount of friction
(traction) for car control?
The amount of friction (traction)
for car control depends on the
condition of:
1. The brakes
2. The tires
3. The road surface
What should you do if you run
off the pavement or roadway?
If you run off the pavement,
DO NOT brake hard.
Do slow down, and steer back on
to the roadway.
What is hydroplaning, and how
do you control it?
The best way to prevent
hydroplaning (losing traction on
a wet road) is to slow down.
If a roadway has 3 or more lanes,
where would you normally drive?
The center lane of a roadway
having 3 or more lanes is used for
normal driving.
What is meant by “Leave
yourself an out” in the Smith
System procedure for driving?
“Leave yourself an out” is part of
the Smith System of driving. It
means to plan for an escape path
when driving.
How should you do when
children are present?
When children are present:
1. Slow down
2. Prepare to stop
3. Eye search the area.
What is the minimum following
distance?
The minimum following distance
is 2 seconds.
This is known as the 2-Second
Rule.
When are roads the most
slippery?
Roads are more slippery after the
first few minutes of rain.
Which freezes first, bridge
surfaces or the road surface?
In freezing conditions, bridge
surfaces freeze before the road
surface - Bridge surfaces are
more slippery.
During the Fall months in
Delaware, what makes the roads
the most slippery?
During the Fall months in
Delaware, wet leaves make the
roads the most slippery.
Which is worse, ice near the
freezing point, or ice at
temperatures below freezing?
Ice near the freezing point is
more slippery than at
temperatures below freezing.
During inclement (bad) weather,
when it is hard to see, what
should you do for following
distance?
During inclement (bad) weather,
when it is hard to see, you should
increase your following distance.
This is part of the 2-Second rule.
When leaving a high-speed
expressway, where should you
begin braking?
When leaving a high-speed
expressway, a driver should
begin braking in the exit lane.
When should you move any
injured person from the accident
scene?
You should not move any injured
person from the accident scene
unless it is absolutely needed.
“GDL” license:
What does it mean to you?
- IMPORTANT NOTE It is illegal to use a cell phone while on a
GDL license.
Level 1 Learner’s Permit
• During the 1st 6 months of the GDL the
sponsor is required to supervise/log 50
hours of driving; 10 hours of which are at
night.
• You can carry only 1 passenger (other than
family members).
• Can have only family members as
passengers in back seat.
Do not park in an intersection, on
a crosswalk, or within 20 feet of
a crosswalk at an intersection.
Do not park on a sidewalk.
Do not park in front of a public
or private road, driveway, or
alley.
Do not park within 15 feet of a
Fire Hydrant.
Do not park within 20 feet of a
driveway entrance to any fire
station, or on opposite side of the
street within 75 feet of entrance
when signs are posted.
Do not park within 30 feet of any
flashing beacon, stop light, or
traffic signal.
If you experience a driver with
“road rage” what should you do?
If you experience a driver with “road
rage” you should avoid eye contact.
THE END
Good luck on the Final Exam