2024 Delaware Defensive Driving Course Test Questions and Answers

Question: Our natural tendency is to concentrate on what is going on ahead of where we are going, so you need to check your mirrors__________.
Correct: whenever you change speed or position

Question: The effects of alcohol are________.
Correct: unpredictable

Question: Stimulants can generate a__________.
Correct: false sense of well being

Question:  Check a rental vehicle for__________before you leave the lot.
Correct: scratches and dents

Question: Before you have work done on your vehicle,________.
Correct: get a detailed estimate that includes the service, the parts, and the labor costs

Question: The minimum insurance amounts needed to drive in Delaware are __________.
Correct: $10,000 for damage to property, $15,000 for injury or death of one person, and $30,000 for injury or death of 2 or more people

Question: ______insurance coverage provides protection for damage to persons or property.
Correct: Liability

Question: Conduct a mental list related to the condition of each driving element. If your list has unfavorable factors in one or more categories, your_______________.
Correct: crash probability is at an elevated level

Question: The fees for traffic violations committed in construction zones are __________.
Correct: double their normal amount

Question: Position your vehicle in the _______of your lane before turning right and move toward the centerline when you are about to turn left.
Correct: right side

Question: Use your _________to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble, there is trouble ahead, or when you are moving very slowly.
Correct: emergency hazard lights

Question: Nearly __________ percent of the vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2011 were passenger cars or light trucks.
Correct: 78

Question: All drugs issued under a prescription_______.
Correct: have warning labels

Question: Once in the brain, alcohol affects ALL of these critical skills EXCEPT:
Correct: blood flow

Question: When traveling at a safe speed on an expressway, select a lane that allows others to __________.
Correct: pass you on the left

Question: Wet roads result in___________.
Correct: poor traction

Question: _________ present drivers with unique and often high-risk risk challenges when driving in or near the city.
Correct: All of these answers are correct.

Question: As you enter the de-acceleration lane or the exit ramp, slow down and_____________.
Correct: maintain a safe cushion of space ahead and behind your vehicle

Question: On cold days, to prevent moisture from forming on the inside of the glass, _________ before you turn on the defroster.
Correct: turn the heater on high and let the engine warm up

Question: As you approach a steep uphill grade in the mountains,_______.
Correct: select a lower gear

Question: Place or secure large items and loose objects in the __________ for safety and to deter theft.
Correct: trunk

Question: If your brakes "fail," one of the first things to do is ___________.
Correct: pump the brake pedal

Question: To lower the risk of a collision, you should keep at least__________of space to one side of your vehicle at all times.
Correct: one car width

Question: To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __________.
Correct: make smooth steering corrections

Question: If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, __________.
Correct: apply your brakes gently as you accelerate

Question: The proper use of safety equipment in your vehicle has the potential to ________.
Correct: reduce injury

Question: Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle's safety features __________.
Correct: checked by a qualified technician

Question: Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.
Correct: poor wheel alignment

Question: The best way to deal with a tailgater is to_____________.
Correct: let them get in front

Question: If you experience a blow out in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.
Correct: pull hard toward the deflated tire

Question: Every 30,000 miles, __________.
Correct: service the automatic transmission

Question: Cold medicines can_______.
Correct: have side effects that slow ability to think and react quickly

Question: Males can eliminate alcohol from their bodies faster than women due to having higher amounts of __________.
Correct: the dehydrogenase enzyme

Question: Motorcycles are extremely hard to see if they are _______.
Correct: approaching from the side

Question: White lettering and symbols painted on the surface of the roadway are used to __________.
Correct: supplement signs

Question: Prevent an expressway emergency by merging without________.
Correct: stopping

Question: When changing lanes on an expressway, signal your intentions and _________.
Correct: do not anticipate other drivers will open a gap for you to enter

Question: Select a travel lane with the least amount of congestion and stay in the lane you have chosen until you need to turn, __________, or avoid a hazard.
Correct: pass another vehicle

Question: All vehicles carrying passengers for hire, all buses carrying passengers and all vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must always stop no closer than __________ and no farther than __________ from railroad tracks.
Correct: 15 feet, 50 feet

Question: A single DUI conviction could cost you __________.
Correct: $230 to $1,150

Question: Child restraint anchorage systems should have__________lower anchorages.
Correct: 2

Question: Do not try to drive more than__________hours in any one day.
Correct: 8

Question: One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to_______.
Correct: avoid unnecessary idling

Question: According to the NHTSA, the combination of ________ and ________ reduce the risk of serious crash related head injury by 83 percent.
Correct: front air bags, seat belts

Question: There have been improvements to ABS including __________.
Correct: emergency assist

Question: About one out of every ten drivers _________.
Correct: is involved in a crash each year

Question: To help manage risk, it is essential that you ___________ that can increase levels of risk.
Correct: remain alert to conditions or objects

Question: Every driver license applicant is subject to an eye-screening examination, a(n) _______ test, and a road skills test.
Correct: written

Question: Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________crashes.
Correct: high-impact

Question: _________is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive.
Correct: Suspension

Question: When exiting a parking spot, ____________ has the right-of-way.
Correct: the vehicle that is already in the lane

Question: The__________becomes critical if you are in a situation where you may be struck from the rear.
Correct: identification of an alternate path

Question: If you drive an SUV or RV, you need to be worried about clearance when driving __________.
Correct: in parking garages

Question: When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?
Correct: Your headlights point straight ahead, not into the curve.

Question: You should search a minimum of__________seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path.
Correct: 30

Question: When you combine alcohol with some drugs, the results can be_____.
Correct: fatal

Question: If you notice someone driving erratically behind you, you should __________.
Correct: let him or her pass you and position your vehicle with plenty of space behind the bad driver

Question: If you must transport alcohol, be sure that it is in a sealed, unopened container __________.
Correct: in the trunk or other locked compartment of your vehicle

Question: You are impaired when your ability to operate a vehicle is ______.
Correct: limited or hampered

Question: While driving, if you need to use your cell phone, _________.
Correct: pull over to use the phone

Question: If you experience micro sleep, __________.
Correct: pull off the road at a safe place and nap

Question: Most drivers make__________driving errors for every 20 decisions they make while driving.
Correct: 2

Question: The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep cycle is called _______.
Correct: circadian rhythm

Question: A driver who feels justified in dominating others and participates in crash-causing behavior is a/an ___________.
Correct: aggressive driver

Question: Negative thoughts that occur while driving often surface in the form of __________.
Correct: hostile verbal expression

Question: Micro sleeps last __________ seconds.
Correct: four to five

Question: One way to control distractions is to_________.
Correct: inventory the ones you can control

Question: During each mile you drive, up to__________events you need to interpret can occur.
Correct: 200

Question: The use of turn signals and your __________ are the methods of communicating to other road users that are used most often.
Correct: brakes

Question: Deer are likely to be more active and roam outside of their territory during ________.
Correct: autumn

Question: __________diamond shaped or__________signs alert drivers of construction zones.
Correct: Orange, rectangular

Question: Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________traffic flow.
Correct: low

Question: Driving is a _______society has entrusted to us when we are issued a license.
Correct: privilege

Question: Because the actions of other road users are __________, you can lower your risk if you adequately communicate to those around you. Always signal your intention to change lanes or turn.
Correct: unpredictable

Question: For specific guidelines on your vehicle's maintenance, make sure to ___________.
Correct: reference your owner's manual

Question: The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of__________safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.
Correct: minimum

Question: A __________ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.
Correct: dirty

Question: Scanning low allows you to locate__________before you hit them.
Correct: potholes

Question: Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed if ________.
Correct: All of these answers are correct.

Question: Create a following distance greater than 3 seconds ahead when __________.
Correct: a driver behind you is trying to pass

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