Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may pass if you are careful
   • BYou must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
   • CSlower traffic must keep right
   • DPass only on the right
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   Answer: B. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road

   Do not pass until a sign or the road markings show that the no-passing area has ended.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

   • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
   • BHonk and pass close by
   • CPass on the right
   • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
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   Answer: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

   Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ASpeed up before the light turns red
   • BSlow down and go through with caution
   • CStop and wait for a green light
   • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
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   Answer: B. Slow down and go through with caution

   A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA toll road
   • BA US highway route
   • CA route on the Interstate highway system
   • DA state park road
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   Answer: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

   The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road becomes divided
   • BA narrow bridge is ahead
   • CA new lane is added
   • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
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   Answer: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

   If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

   • ADiamond
   • BOctagon (8 sides)
   • CHexagon (6 sides)
   • DPentagon (5 sides)
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   Answer: B. Octagon (8 sides)

   The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStop here
   • BThe road ends ahead
   • CA traffic signal is ahead
   • DA STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop
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   Answer: D. A STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop

   This sign warns of a STOP sign that may be hard to see. Slow down and get ready to stop.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Orange signs like this one are used for:

   • AParks and recreation areas
   • BSchool zones
   • CWork zones and other temporary traffic control
   • DMotorist services
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   Answer: C. Work zones and other temporary traffic control

   Orange is the color for work zones. Expect lane changes, lower speeds and workers on or near the road.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
   • BHonk to warn the children
   • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
   • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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   Answer: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

   The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
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    Answer: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn around here
    • BLeft turns are not allowed here
    • CU-turns are not allowed here
    • DSharp curve ahead
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    Answer: C. U-turns are not allowed here

    A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed. Here you may not make a U-turn.

12. Question 12 of 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
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    Answer: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Two cars meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AThe car that is larger
    • BThe car with more passengers
    • CThe car facing uphill
    • DThe car facing downhill
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    Answer: C. The car facing uphill

    The vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way. The vehicle facing downhill should back up until the other car can pass.

14. Question 14 of 25

    If you double your speed, about how much longer does it take to stop once you brake?

    • AAbout the same distance
    • BAbout half as far
    • CAbout four times as far
    • DAbout twice as far
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    Answer: C. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times longer.

15. Question 15 of 25

    When should you leave more than your normal following distance?

    • AOnly when the road is dry and clear
    • BIn bad weather or when following a large truck
    • COnly on city streets
    • DWhen you are in a hurry
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    Answer: B. In bad weather or when following a large truck

    Add more space in rain, snow or fog, and behind large trucks that block your view.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
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    Answer: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA four-way intersection
    • BA railroad crossing; yield to any train
    • CYou must always stop here, even when no train is near
    • DA hospital is nearby
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    Answer: B. A railroad crossing; yield to any train

    Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen both ways, and stop if a train is coming. Trains always have the right-of-way.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe left lane is closed ahead
    • BIf you are in the left lane, you must turn left
    • CLeft turns are not allowed
    • DYou may turn left from any lane
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    Answer: B. If you are in the left lane, you must turn left

    Get into the correct lane early. If you are in the left lane, you have to turn left at the intersection.

19. Question 19 of 25

    While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

    • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
    • BSo your turn signal keeps working
    • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
    • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
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    Answer: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

    Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
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    Answer: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

    Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ATurn right only on a green light
    • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
    • CYield to vehicles turning right
    • DTurn right after a full stop
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    Answer: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • BNo passing
    • CA railroad crossing is ahead
    • DMerge into the next lane now
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    Answer: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe
    • BYou must pass slow vehicles
    • CYou may pass only on the right
    • DPassing is not allowed
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    Answer: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?

    • ABlue
    • BBrown
    • CGreen
    • DOrange
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    Answer: D. Orange

    Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

25. Question 25 of 25

    The speed limit is 55 mph, but there is thick fog and the road is slippery. How fast should you drive?

    • AExactly 10 mph under the limit
    • BAs fast as the cars around you
    • CSlower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions
    • D55 mph, because that is the limit
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    Answer: C. Slower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions

    The posted limit is the top speed for good conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even below the limit.

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