Delaware permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 6 questions.
You are stopped at a steady red light in Delaware and want to turn right. What may you do?
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You are stopped at a steady red light in Delaware and want to turn right. What may you do?
- A Turn without stopping if no cars are coming
- B Wait for the light to turn green before turning
- C Turn only if a green arrow appears beside the light
- D Turn after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign or red arrow prohibits it
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D. Turn after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign or red arrow prohibits it
Delaware allows a right turn on red after a full stop, unless a posted sign prohibits it or a steady red arrow is showing. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to cross traffic, and turn only when it is safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 69
When is a left turn on a steady red light allowed in Delaware?
- A From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop
- B From any street onto a one-way street, without stopping
- C From a two-way street onto a two-way street, after a full stop
- D Never, because left turns on red are always illegal
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A. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop
A left turn on red is allowed after a full stop only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign or steady red arrow prohibits it. That way you never cut across oncoming traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 69
You approach an intersection where the traffic signals are dark because of a power outage. What does Delaware law require?
- A Proceed at normal speed because the signal is not working
- B Stop and wait until police arrive to direct traffic
- C Reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection
- D Treat it as a green light if you are on the larger road
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C. Reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection
When signals are in place but show no light, Delaware requires approaching drivers to slow down and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection. Never assume cross traffic will stop for you.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 70
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- A The same as a stop sign
- B The same as a yield sign
- C The signal is about to turn green
- D Slow down and proceed with caution
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A. The same as a stop sign
A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop and go only when it is safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 70