Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

In Delaware, when driving near a bicycle lane, motorists must:

Answer: Yield to cyclists in the bike lane when turning across it

Drivers must yield to cyclists already in the bike lane when making turns that cross through it — cyclists in the lane have the right of way.

When driving in a roundabout in Delaware, who has the right of way?

Answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Vehicles already traveling inside a roundabout have the right of way — entering drivers must yield to circulating traffic before merging.

What precaution should you take when driving in areas with deer crossing signs in Delaware?

Answer: Reduce speed and scan the roadside, especially at dawn and dusk

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk — when in posted deer crossing areas, reduce speed and scan both roadsides for animals ready to dash across.

What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates?

Answer: Stop and wait until the gates rise and lights stop

Drivers must stop before a railroad crossing when lights are flashing or gates are down and must not proceed until gates are fully raised and signals stop.

When driving in heavy rain in Delaware, you should turn on your headlights because:

Answer: Delaware law requires lights whenever wipers are in use

Delaware law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation, increasing your visibility to other drivers.

What is the safest course of action if you are driving and a dust storm suddenly reduces visibility to near zero?

Answer: Pull completely off the road, turn off lights, and wait

In a severe dust storm or sudden near-zero visibility, pull completely off the roadway, turn off all lights to avoid attracting other drivers into your location, and wait for conditions to improve.