Special Driving Conditions Flashcards
6 cards from real DE DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When driving in heavy fog in Delaware, you should use:
Answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights
Low-beam headlights or dedicated fog lights should be used in fog because high beams reflect off fog particles and reduce visibility.
What is the safest technique when driving on icy roads in Delaware?
Answer: Brake and steer gently with increased following distance
On icy roads, all inputs — braking, steering, and accelerating — should be smooth and gradual, and you should dramatically increase following distance.
If your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road, you should:
Answer: Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding and ease off the gas
To correct a skid, steer in the direction the rear of your vehicle is sliding (into the skid) and gently release the accelerator without braking hard.
When driving through a flooded roadway in Delaware, you should:
Answer: Avoid the flooded area if possible
Even shallow-looking floodwaters can be deeper or faster-moving than they appear — the safest choice is to find an alternate route.
How does rain affect stopping distance compared to dry conditions?
Answer: It increases significantly
Rain reduces tire friction on the road surface, significantly increasing the distance needed to stop — often doubling dry stopping distances.
When driving at night in Delaware, when should you dim your high beams?
Answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet when following another vehicle
Delaware law requires dimming high beams when within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle or 300 feet behind a vehicle you are following, to avoid blinding other drivers.