Delaware permit test: highways & freeways

Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 5 questions.

Question 1 of 5
Highways & freewaysDelaware rule

Delaware law requires a 65 mph maximum speed limit on part of which road?

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Sample highways & freeways questions

  1. Delaware law requires a 65 mph maximum speed limit on part of which road?

    • A U.S. Route 13
    • B U.S. Route 113
    • C Every four-lane divided highway
    • D State Route 1
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    D. State Route 1

    Delaware law directs DelDOT to set a 65 mph maximum on State Route 1 between the Red Lion Creek and the Appoquinimink River. Other four-lane and divided roads default to 55 mph unless signs post a different limit, so always follow the posted sign.

    Source: Delaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website

  2. According to the Delaware speed table, what is the limit on controlled-access highways such as turnpikes and expressways?

    • A 50 mph
    • B 60 mph
    • C 55 mph
    • D 70 mph
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    C. 55 mph

    Turnpikes and expressways are divided, multi-lane roads, so Delaware's default limit for them is 55 mph. Higher limits, such as 65 mph on State Route 1, apply only where posted, so always obey the signs.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 93

  3. Merging from an acceleration lane onto a highway
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    How should you use an entrance ramp to join a high-speed highway?

    • A Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap
    • B Drive slowly so highway traffic can see you
    • C Speed up on the ramp to match traffic before merging
    • D Merge at once, then speed up in the highway lane
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    C. Speed up on the ramp to match traffic before merging

    Use the ramp to build up to the speed of traffic before you merge. Do not stop at the end of the ramp unless you must, because drivers behind you will not expect it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 124

  4. You are on a highway with exit ramps. When should you start slowing down to exit?

    • A After you move onto the exit ramp
    • B A quarter mile before the exit
    • C As soon as you see the first exit sign
    • D While still in the left lane
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    A. After you move onto the exit ramp

    Keep up with the speed of traffic while you are on the main road. If there is an exit ramp, do not slow down until you are on it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 124