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Delaware Emergencies practice

Practice 11 Delaware DMV questions on emergencies. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What is the correct action to take when you are driving in the right lane of a four-lane highway and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights stopped ahead?

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  • A.Proceed with caution.
  • B.Reduce your speed by 20 mph and proceed with caution.
  • C.Slow down; also move into a non-adjacent lane if possible.
  • D.Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down.✓

Why: When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, the 'Move Over Law' requires you to change lanes away from the vehicle if safe. If you cannot safely move over, you must slow down significantly and proceed with caution.

2

This sign warns drivers that they:

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  • A.should not leave the pavement.✓
  • B.should move onto the shoulder at high speed.
  • C.must move onto the shoulder at reduced speed.
  • D.should increase their following distance to 6 seconds.

Why: This yellow diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of a "SOFT SHOULDER" ahead. A soft shoulder means the ground beside the paved road is unstable and could cause a vehicle to lose control or get stuck if driven upon. Therefore, drivers should avoid leaving the pavement.

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