A cyclist is ahead, but oncoming traffic prevents a safe lane change to pass. What should you do?
Correct answer: Follow at a safe distance and wait for a safe opportunity.
The bicycle-passing rule does not authorize an unsafe pass. Wait when visibility or opposing traffic prevents the required safe clearance.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 97; PDF p. 97 — Bicycles — unsafe oncoming gap ↗
A bicyclist ahead is riding lawfully, and no imminent collision exists. May you honk simply to tell the rider to move aside?
Correct answer: No; do not honk at the rider for that purpose.
Delaware prohibits honking at a bicyclist except to warn of an imminent collision. Impatience or announcing a desire to pass is not that exception.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 97; PDF p. 97 — Bicycles — horn restriction ↗
A bicycle is just ahead as you approach a right turn you intend to make. Passing it would put you immediately across the rider's path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait behind the cyclist and turn only when the path is safely clear.
Do not overtake a bicycle only to turn directly in front of it. Check the rider's speed and path, and wait when necessary.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 97; PDF p. 97 — Bicycles — turning conflicts ↗
A motorcycle uses the left part of a wide lane. May your car travel alongside it within that same lane?
Correct answer: No; the motorcycle is entitled to the full lane.
Do not drive alongside a motorcycle in its lane. Riders use different positions within the full lane to maintain visibility and avoid hazards.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 100; PDF p. 100 — Sharing The Road With Motorcycles — Lane usage ↗
An oncoming motorcycle has a turn signal flashing. Before turning across its path, what should you do?
Correct answer: Make sure the rider is actually turning and that the movement is safe.
Motorcycle signals may not cancel automatically. A forgotten signal can remain flashing while the rider continues straight.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 100; PDF p. 100 — Sharing The Road With Motorcycles — Turn signals ↗
You have been traveling beside a large truck near its rear corner. Why should you change your relative position when safe?
Correct answer: You may be in a blind spot where the truck driver cannot see you.
Large trucks have extensive side and rear blind spots. Avoid lingering there and leave enough room for changes in speed or direction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 103; PDF p. 103 — Near A Truck — No-Zone; p. 104, side blindspots ↗
A truck ahead begins a wide right turn, leaving an apparent opening between it and the curb. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay back instead of entering that opening.
A truck may need extra turning space. Entering between it and the curb can trap your car where the driver cannot see it.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 104; PDF p. 104 — Near A Truck — Wide Turns ↗
A truck is maneuvering backward toward a loading area and briefly blocks the road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait clear of the truck's backing path.
Passing close behind a backing truck puts you in a blind spot and into its path. Wait for the maneuver to finish.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 104; PDF p. 104 — Backing Crashes ↗
Another vehicle has begun legally passing you. What should you do?
Correct answer: Keep right and do not increase your speed until it is fully past.
The vehicle being overtaken must give way to the right and must not accelerate during the pass. Help the maneuver finish safely.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 81; PDF p. 81 — Overtaking Other Vehicles — vehicle being overtaken ↗
Traffic beyond a rail crossing leaves too little room for your whole car. No train is visible. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until there is room to clear them completely.
Never start across unless there is enough space for the entire vehicle on the far side. Do not block a crossing even briefly.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 83; PDF p. 83 — Highway–Rail Intersection Signs And Signals — far-side storage ↗
A train has just passed at a crossing with more than one track. Why must you check carefully before proceeding?
Correct answer: Another train may be hidden by the one that just passed.
Wait until the first train is well clear, check all tracks and obey any active warnings. A second train may approach behind the visual obstruction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 118; PDF p. 118 — Scanning — Railroad crossings ↗
Railroad lights are flashing and the gate is down, but you cannot see a train. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and do not drive around the gate.
Active crossing warnings require stopping. A train can be nearer or moving faster than it appears; lack of a visible train is not permission to bypass the gate.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 84; PDF p. 84 — Highway–Rail Intersection Signs And Signals — active lights and gates ↗
Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is approaching. What comes first?
Correct answer: Get everyone out and move well away from the tracks, toward the direction the train is coming from.
Leave immediately and move away toward the approaching train's direction to avoid collision debris. From safety, report the obstruction using the crossing's emergency contact information and identifying number.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 138; PDF p. 138 — Stalling On Railroad Tracks; p. 83, Emergency Notification System ↗
A work-zone flagger directs your lane to stop although the lane ahead looks open. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and follow the flagger's traffic directions.
Flaggers stop, slow and guide traffic safely through work areas. You may not see the workers, equipment or opposing movements behind the instruction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 80; PDF p. 80 — Flaggers ↗
On a cold wet day, ordinary pavement looks clear but you approach a bridge. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: The bridge may be icy even when nearby pavement is not.
Bridges and overpasses can be colder than adjoining roads and develop ice earlier. Reduce speed appropriately before reaching the hazard.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 123; PDF p. 123 — Adjusting To Road Conditions — slippery-road clues ↗
Your tires begin losing contact with the pavement on a wet road. What is the best initial response?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and keep steering steady until traction returns.
Ease off the gas and avoid abrupt braking or turning. Sudden inputs can worsen the loss of control while the tires are not gripping the road.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 124; PDF p. 124 — Water on the roadway — hydroplaning response ↗
During which period are studded tires legal in Delaware under the manual's rule?
Correct answer: October 15 through April 15, inclusive.
Delaware permits studded tires from October 15 to April 15 inclusive. Other states may have different rules when you travel beyond Delaware.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 62; PDF p. 62 — Prohibited Equipment — Studded Tires ↗
Which pair correctly identifies Delaware's high-beam dimming distances for meeting an oncoming vehicle and following another vehicle?
Correct answer: 500 feet oncoming; 200 feet following.
The manual requires low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle you follow. Use low beams sooner when needed to avoid glare.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 62; PDF p. 62 — Using Headlights — high-beam dimming distances ↗
Daytime rain requires continuous windshield-wiper use. What lighting is required?
Correct answer: Turn on the headlights, not just parking lights.
Delaware requires headlights when wipers are used for inclement weather. Daylight does not eliminate that requirement.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 60; PDF p. 60 — Required Equipment — Headlights; p. 62, Using Headlights ↗
Dense fog limits your view. Which headlight setting is appropriate?
Correct answer: Low beams.
High-beam light reflects back from fog and makes seeing harder. Use low beams and reduce speed for the visible distance.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 119; PDF p. 119 — Using Your Lights — fog and heavy precipitation ↗
