Driver's Ed Final Exam Review (Delaware)
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1. What is the seatbelt law in Delaware? - AnswerAll occupants of a motor vehicle
must be wearing a seat belt.
2. What does it mean to "leave yourself an out"? - AnswerAlways have a plan in case
something goes wrong when driving
3. Is alcohol a depressant? - AnswerYes, alcohol is a depressant.
4. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant? - Answerdepressant
5. What happens to the pavement when it first starts raining? - Answerpavement gets
slippery within the first half hour of rain
6. Can over the counter drugs affect your driving? - AnswerYes, many drugs can
make you drowsy, which can impair your driving.
7. Are there times when you have to adjust your speed due to weather conditions? -
AnswerYes, in bad weather conditions you need to reduce your speed to avoid an
accident or collision.
8. The law for cell phone use for adults and GDL drivers - AnswerRegular 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. What do solid yellow lines mean? - AnswerPassing is not allowed and the traffic is
moving in different directions
10. Which way should pedestrians face when there is no available sidewalk? -
Answerwalk on the side where you will be facing oncoming traffic
11. What are the rules for logging practice hours on the first 6 months of your GDL? -
Answer50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours is night driving; turned into Dpt. of
Education certified by sponsor
, 12. Right Turns on Red - AnswerRight turns on red are allowed if not otherwise made
illegal by signage
13. Which behaviors will constitute "aggressive driving? - Answerfailure 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. Zero Tolerance Law - AnswerPeople 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. What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing
lights? - AnswerPull over to the right if possible, but more importantly, get out of the
way
16. At the scene of an accident should you move an injured passenger? - AnswerNo,
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. Can wind cause your car to sway on the road? - AnswerYes, wind can cause your
car to sway so you need to hold onto the steering wheel to prevent swerving.
18. Why do you give motorcycles more room? - AnswerMotorcycles have two wheels
so they stop faster than cars and they are smaller so it is harder to judge distance.
19. Green signal - AnswerProceed w/ caution
Yellow signal - AnswerPrepare to stop, if too close to stop, proceed w/ caution
Red signal - AnswerCome 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
Rules and restrictions of first 6 months of GDL - AnswerMust 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
Rules and restrictions of second 6 months of GDL - AnswerMay 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
Comprehensive Study Guide – Expert
Strategies, Review of Key Quizzes, and
Practice Questions for Guaranteed Success /
Newest 2025/2026.
1. What is the seatbelt law in Delaware? - AnswerAll occupants of a motor vehicle
must be wearing a seat belt.
2. What does it mean to "leave yourself an out"? - AnswerAlways have a plan in case
something goes wrong when driving
3. Is alcohol a depressant? - AnswerYes, alcohol is a depressant.
4. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant? - Answerdepressant
5. What happens to the pavement when it first starts raining? - Answerpavement gets
slippery within the first half hour of rain
6. Can over the counter drugs affect your driving? - AnswerYes, many drugs can
make you drowsy, which can impair your driving.
7. Are there times when you have to adjust your speed due to weather conditions? -
AnswerYes, in bad weather conditions you need to reduce your speed to avoid an
accident or collision.
8. The law for cell phone use for adults and GDL drivers - AnswerRegular 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. What do solid yellow lines mean? - AnswerPassing is not allowed and the traffic is
moving in different directions
10. Which way should pedestrians face when there is no available sidewalk? -
Answerwalk on the side where you will be facing oncoming traffic
11. What are the rules for logging practice hours on the first 6 months of your GDL? -
Answer50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours is night driving; turned into Dpt. of
Education certified by sponsor
, 12. Right Turns on Red - AnswerRight turns on red are allowed if not otherwise made
illegal by signage
13. Which behaviors will constitute "aggressive driving? - Answerfailure 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. Zero Tolerance Law - AnswerPeople 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. What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing
lights? - AnswerPull over to the right if possible, but more importantly, get out of the
way
16. At the scene of an accident should you move an injured passenger? - AnswerNo,
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. Can wind cause your car to sway on the road? - AnswerYes, wind can cause your
car to sway so you need to hold onto the steering wheel to prevent swerving.
18. Why do you give motorcycles more room? - AnswerMotorcycles have two wheels
so they stop faster than cars and they are smaller so it is harder to judge distance.
19. Green signal - AnswerProceed w/ caution
Yellow signal - AnswerPrepare to stop, if too close to stop, proceed w/ caution
Red signal - AnswerCome 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
Rules and restrictions of first 6 months of GDL - AnswerMust 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
Rules and restrictions of second 6 months of GDL - AnswerMay 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
