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Delaware: Emergencies

Brake, tire and headlight failures, skids, avoiding collisions and what to do after a crash. Split into 5 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.

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Emergencies — Part 1

Questions in this part include: “What do Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) prevent in emergency or slippery conditions?”

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Emergencies — Part 2

Questions in this part include: “While drying wet brakes, how often does the manual say to test them?”

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Emergencies — Part 3

Questions in this part include: “If a vehicle fire gets out of control, how far away should you move?”

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Emergencies — Part 4

Questions in this part include: “After speeding up to avoid a collision, what should you be sure to do?”

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Emergencies — Part 5

Questions in this part include: “What must the driver of a vehicle in a crash resulting in injury or death do, as to injured persons?”

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  1. What do Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) prevent in emergency or slippery conditions?

    • Wheels locking and the vehicle skidding
    • The engine from stalling while braking hard
    • The driver from having to steer around hazards
    • The brakes from overheating on long downhill roads
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    Correct answer: Wheels locking and the vehicle skidding

    ABS prevents vehicles from locking their wheels and skidding in emergency or slippery conditions.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. Your vehicle has ABS and you must stop in an emergency. What should you do?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Pump the brake pedal gently and keep the wheels straight
    • Brake lightly and steer only after the vehicle has stopped
    • Brake as hard as possible and, if necessary, steer to avoid crashing
    • Brake gently so the vehicle slows down gradually
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    Correct answer: Brake as hard as possible and, if necessary, steer to avoid crashing

    With ABS the wheels do not lock, so you can brake as hard as possible and still steer to avoid a crash.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Your vehicle does not have ABS and you must stop in an emergency. What should you do?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Brake as hard as possible and steer to avoid crashing
    • Brake as hard as possible without locking the wheels
    • Brake gently so the vehicle slows down gradually
    • Lock the wheels so the vehicle stops sooner
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    Correct answer: Brake as hard as possible without locking the wheels

    Without ABS you should brake as hard as possible without locking the wheels.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, what should you do first if at all possible?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Stay in the traffic lane and wave for help
    • Get it off the road and away from traffic
    • Stand behind the vehicle in the roadway
    • Try to change a tire where you stopped
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    Correct answer: Get it off the road and away from traffic

    The manual's first step is to get the vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. What should you turn on to show other drivers you are having vehicle trouble?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Your high beams
    • Your parking lights only
    • Your turn signal
    • Your emergency flashers
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    Correct answer: Your emergency flashers

    The manual says to turn on your emergency flashers to show you are having trouble.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. If you cannot get your disabled vehicle off the roadway, where should you try to stop?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle
    • Just over a hill so it is out of the way
    • Just around a curve, away from fast traffic
    • In the middle lane where it is easier to be seen
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    Correct answer: Where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle

    You should try to stop where other drivers have a clear view, and not just over a hill or around a curve.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. Why should you place emergency flares behind your disabled vehicle?

    At night, a white car stopped on the shoulder with its hazard lights flashing and a red warning triangle behind it, as another car approaches
    • Your vehicle will not be towed
    • You can leave the vehicle unattended
    • Other drivers can change lanes if needed
    • It shows the vehicle is legally parked
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    Correct answer: Other drivers can change lanes if needed

    Flares behind the vehicle warn other road users so they can change lanes if necessary.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. If you have no emergency flares or warning devices, what does the manual say you can do?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • Stand in the lane behind your vehicle
    • Stand safely beside the road and wave traffic around your vehicle
    • Sit inside the vehicle with the doors locked and the lights off
    • Walk along the roadway to find the next exit
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    Correct answer: Stand safely beside the road and wave traffic around your vehicle

    Without flares you should stand safely at the side of the road and wave traffic around your vehicle, using a white cloth if you have one.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. When should you not try to change a tire on a disabled vehicle?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • When the tire to be changed is on the passenger side
    • When the vehicle is stopped on level ground
    • When you have a white cloth with you
    • When you would have to be in a traffic lane
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    Correct answer: When you would have to be in a traffic lane

    The manual says never to stand in the roadway and not to change a tire if you would have to be in a traffic lane.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What can you do to signal an emergency when your vehicle is disabled?

    • Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna
    • Open all the doors and the trunk of your vehicle
    • Park crosswise behind the vehicle in the roadway
    • Remove the license plate and place it on the road
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    Correct answer: Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna

    Lifting the hood or tying a white cloth to the antenna, side mirror or door handle signals an emergency.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. If available, what should you use to notify authorities that a vehicle has broken down?

    • The vehicle's horn
    • A flashlight pointed at traffic
    • A 2-way radio or telephone
    • The emergency flashers alone
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    Correct answer: A 2-way radio or telephone

    The manual says to use your 2-way radio or telephone, if available, to notify authorities.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 121 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. What should you do in a very heavy downpour if you cannot see well enough to drive?

    A driver's view through a rain-streaked windshield in heavy rain, the wipers mid-sweep and a car ahead throwing up spray on a wet two-lane road
    • Turn on your hazard lights and keep driving at a slow speed
    • Pull off the road in a safe place and wait until the rain clears
    • Stop in the traffic lane so you do not leave the roadway
    • Follow the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you closely
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    Correct answer: Pull off the road in a safe place and wait until the rain clears

    The manual says to pull off the road in a safe place and wait until the rain clears.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. According to the manual, what greatly reduces the chance that your vehicle will have a problem?

    • Replacing all four tires on your vehicle every year
    • Driving only on roads that are well paved and dry
    • Following the maintenance schedule in the owner manual
    • Washing the vehicle inside and out every week
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    Correct answer: Following the maintenance schedule in the owner manual

    The manual says following the recommended maintenance schedule greatly reduces the chance of a vehicle problem.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. If your brakes stop working, what should you do first?

    Driver's-seat view: the road ahead through the windshield, a mirror at its top and one at each front door, every mirror filled with a pale silver sheen.
    • Turn off the engine immediately
    • Pull the parking brake all the way at once
    • Shift into reverse
    • Pump the brake pedal several times
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    Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times

    The manual lists pumping the brake pedal several times first, as it often builds up enough pressure to stop.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. If pumping the brake pedal does not work, how should you use the parking brake?

    • Pull it as hard and as fast as you possibly can
    • Pull the handle slowly so the rear wheels do not lock
    • Apply it only after the vehicle has come to a stop
    • Hold it halfway up while you shift into reverse
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    Correct answer: Pull the handle slowly so the rear wheels do not lock

    The manual says to pull the parking brake handle slowly so the rear wheels do not lock and cause a skid.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. If your brakes fail and the parking brake does not work, what should you do next?

    • Shift to lower gears and look for a safe place to stop
    • Turn off the ignition and coast until you stop
    • Steer into the oncoming lane to scrub off speed
    • Keep driving until you reach a repair shop
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    Correct answer: Shift to lower gears and look for a safe place to stop

    The manual says to shift to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. What should you do after driving through deep water?

    A blue car driving away from a large puddle on a two-lane road, water dripping from its wheels
    • Check your tire pressure before you move on
    • Stop the engine and wait for ten minutes
    • Test your brakes, since they may pull to one side
    • Switch on the windshield wipers and the defroster
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    Correct answer: Test your brakes, since they may pull to one side

    The manual says to test your brakes after deep water because they may pull to one side or not hold.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. How does the manual say to dry wet brakes?

    A blue car driving away from a large puddle on a two-lane road, water dripping from its wheels
    • Drive fast in high gear with the brakes held off
    • Use low gear, drive slowly, and tap the brakes lightly
    • Hold the brake pedal down firmly while stopped
    • Apply the parking brake while you are rolling
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    Correct answer: Use low gear, drive slowly, and tap the brakes lightly

    The manual says to use low gear, drive slowly, and apply the brakes lightly.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. While drying wet brakes, how often does the manual say to test them?

    • Every 50 feet, until you reach a stop sign
    • Every mile, until you arrive at your destination
    • Every 500 feet, for at least a full minute
    • Every 200 feet, until braking action returns to normal
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    Correct answer: Every 200 feet, until braking action returns to normal

    The manual says to test every 200 feet until braking action returns to normal.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. If you run off the pavement, what does the manual say about braking?

    A blue car with its right wheels off the pavement on a gravel shoulder, and a white car in the other lane
    • Brake as hard as you can right away
    • Pump the brakes quickly several times
    • Brake carefully or not at all
    • Use only the parking brake
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    Correct answer: Brake carefully or not at all

    The manual says not to jam on the brakes and to brake carefully or not at all.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  21. If you run off the pavement, what should you do with your foot and the accelerator?

    A blue car with its right wheels off the pavement on a gravel shoulder, and a white car in the other lane
    • Take your foot off the accelerator
    • Press the accelerator to speed back up
    • Tap the accelerator to keep control
    • Hold the speed steady until you stop
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    Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator

    The manual lists taking your foot off the accelerator when you run off the pavement.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  22. Why does the manual say to grip the steering wheel tightly if you run off the pavement?

    A blue car with its right wheels off the pavement on a gravel shoulder, and a white car in the other lane
    • The airbag may push your hands off it
    • The tires may lock up and stop the steering
    • The vehicle may roll backward
    • The unusual stress may twist it from your hands
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    Correct answer: The unusual stress may twist it from your hands

    The manual says to grip tightly because the unusual stress may twist the wheel from your hands.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  23. After running off the pavement, at what speed or lower should you be before trying to get back onto it?

    • 25 mph
    • 15 mph
    • 30 mph
    • 5 mph
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    Correct answer: 15 mph

    The manual says to get back onto the pavement only at 15 mph or less, with control, after checking traffic behind you.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  24. When you return to the pavement after running off, what should you be careful not to do?

    A blue car with its right-side wheels on a gravel shoulder and its left wheels on an empty paved lane, white edge lines and grass beyond.
    • Cross the center line
    • Touch the brake pedal
    • Use the turn signal
    • Turn the wheels toward the pavement
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    Correct answer: Cross the center line

    The manual says to turn the front wheels sharply toward the pavement and not to cross the center line.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual

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  25. If a tire suddenly goes flat, what should you do with the steering wheel?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Turn it sharply toward the shoulder
    • Let it move freely to find its own direction
    • Hold it tightly and keep the vehicle going straight
    • Hold it loosely and steer gently left and right
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    Correct answer: Hold it tightly and keep the vehicle going straight

    The manual says to hold the wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight in a tire blowout.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  26. After a tire blowout, how should you slow down?

    A blue car drives in the right lane of a highway as its right rear tire blows out, throwing off pieces of rubber, with a white car behind in the left lane.
    • Quickly, by braking as hard as you possibly can
    • Gradually, easing off the gas and braking lightly
    • By shifting the transmission into park at once
    • By turning off the ignition and coasting
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    Correct answer: Gradually, easing off the gas and braking lightly

    The manual says to slow down gradually and use the brakes lightly after a tire goes flat.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  27. After a tire blowout, what does the manual say about stopping on the road?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Stop in the travel lane and turn on the flashers
    • Stop immediately where you are
    • Stop only after reaching the next exit
    • Avoid stopping on the road; pull off in a safe place
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    Correct answer: Avoid stopping on the road; pull off in a safe place

    The manual says to avoid stopping on the road and to pull off in a safe place.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  28. If the engine dies while you are driving, what does the manual say about the steering wheel?

    • It will lock up and can no longer be turned
    • It will turn more easily than it normally does
    • It may be difficult to turn, but you can turn it
    • It will turn only toward the right side
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    Correct answer: It may be difficult to turn, but you can turn it

    The manual says that after a power failure the steering wheel may be hard to turn, but you can turn it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  29. If the engine dies while you are driving, what does the manual say about the brakes?

    • They still work, but you may need to push very hard
    • They will not work at all until the engine restarts
    • They will work only if you use the parking brake
    • They will work better than they normally do
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    Correct answer: They still work, but you may need to push very hard

    The manual says the brakes should still work but may need a very hard push on the pedal.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  30. If your headlights suddenly go out, what should you try first?

    A blue car on a dark road at night with no headlights lit, next to a wide pull-off area
    • Turn off the engine
    • Pull over and wait for daylight
    • Switch to the high beams only
    • Try the headlight switch a few times
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    Correct answer: Try the headlight switch a few times

    The manual says to try the headlight switch a few times first.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  31. If your headlights suddenly go out and the switch does not work, what does the manual say to put on?

    A blue car on a dark road at night with no headlights lit, next to a wide pull-off area
    • The windshield wipers and the interior radio
    • Emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights
    • The dome light and the parking brake together
    • The high beams of a vehicle behind you
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    Correct answer: Emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights

    The manual says to use emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights, then pull off the road as soon as possible.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  32. If the gas pedal sticks and the motor keeps going faster, what should you do quickly?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Shift to neutral
    • Turn the steering wheel sharply
    • Pull the parking brake all the way
    • Shift to reverse
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    Correct answer: Shift to neutral

    The manual says to quickly shift to neutral when the gas pedal sticks.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  33. After a sticking gas pedal, what should you do once the vehicle is off the road?

    • Shift into drive
    • Wait with the engine running
    • Turn off the engine
    • Release the parking brake
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    Correct answer: Turn off the engine

    The manual lists pulling off the road when safe and then turning off the engine.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual

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  34. If smoke comes from under the hood, what does the manual say to do?

    A brown car with grey smoke pouring from its hood on a two-lane road next to a gravel shoulder, with a gray car behind it
    • Open the hood while driving
    • Get off the roadway
    • Keep driving to the nearest garage
    • Pour water on the engine
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    Correct answer: Get off the roadway

    The manual says to get off the roadway if smoke comes from under the hood.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  35. If a vehicle is on fire and no chemical fire extinguisher is available, what should you use?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Water
    • A blanket or coat
    • Fuel from the gas tank
    • Dirt or sand
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    Correct answer: Dirt or sand

    The manual says to use dirt or sand to smother the fire.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  36. Why does the manual say not to use water on a vehicle fire?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • It will damage the paint on the vehicle body
    • Water cannot reach the burning engine parts
    • Burning gas will float on it and spread the fire
    • It makes the smoke more toxic to breathe
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    Correct answer: Burning gas will float on it and spread the fire

    The manual says burning gas floats on water and spreads the fire.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  37. If a vehicle fire gets out of control, how far away should you move?

    • At least 100 feet from the vehicle
    • At least 25 feet from the vehicle
    • At least 50 feet from the vehicle
    • At least 10 feet from the vehicle
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    Correct answer: At least 100 feet from the vehicle

    The manual says to move at least 100 feet away because the gas tank may explode.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  38. In avoiding a collision, what three options do drivers have?

    • Stop, turn, or speed up
    • Stop, honk, or flash the lights
    • Brake, swerve, or reverse
    • Turn, signal, or slow down
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    Correct answer: Stop, turn, or speed up

    The manual says the three options are stop, turn, or speed up.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  39. If you need to stop quickly in a vehicle with ABS, what should you do?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Pump the brake pedal quickly several times
    • Press lightly and release repeatedly
    • Press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it
    • Press hard, then release when you feel the pedal push back
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    Correct answer: Press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it

    The manual says that with ABS you press the pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  40. What should you do if you feel the brake pedal pushing back while ABS is working?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Release the brake pedal right away
    • Do not let up on the brake pedal
    • Pump the brake pedal even faster
    • Shift the transmission into neutral
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    Correct answer: Do not let up on the brake pedal

    The manual says the pedal may push back when ABS works and you should not let up on it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  41. If you need to stop quickly in a vehicle without ABS, how should you apply the brakes?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • As gently as possible to avoid a skid
    • Only with the parking brake
    • With one quick tap, then let go
    • As hard as you can without locking them
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    Correct answer: As hard as you can without locking them

    The manual says without ABS you apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking them.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  42. Without ABS, if the brakes lock up and the vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?

    An orange car leaving dark skid marks behind it as it closes on a gray car ahead, with a red car in the oncoming lane
    • Keep pressing the brake pedal as hard as you can
    • Turn the steering wheel sharply in the skid
    • Quickly let up on the brake pedal
    • Shift into neutral and coast to a stop
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    Correct answer: Quickly let up on the brake pedal

    The manual says to quickly let up on the pedal if the brakes lock, then push down again once the skid stops.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  43. According to the manual, in most cases what is quicker than stopping the vehicle?

    • Turning the vehicle
    • Speeding up
    • Shifting to neutral
    • Coasting
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    Correct answer: Turning the vehicle

    The manual says in most cases you can turn the vehicle quicker than you can stop it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  44. What does the manual say to always do when you steer to avoid a collision?

    • Steer toward the object you want to avoid
    • Steer with one hand only
    • Look at the obstacle while turning
    • Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go
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    Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go

    The manual says to always steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual

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  45. What is one aspect of having ABS when you must turn and stop or slow down?

    • You must not turn while braking
    • You can turn while braking without skidding
    • You must release the brake before you turn
    • You can turn only when the brake is off
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    Correct answer: You can turn while braking without skidding

    The manual says that with ABS you can turn while braking without skidding.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  46. To turn quickly in a vehicle without ABS, what procedure does the manual give?

    • Step on the brake, then let up and turn the wheel
    • Turn the wheel first, then brake as hard as you can
    • Hold the brake down hard while you turn the wheel
    • Shift to neutral first, and then turn the wheel
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    Correct answer: Step on the brake, then let up and turn the wheel

    The manual says without ABS you step on the brake, let up, and turn the steering wheel.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  47. Without ABS, what should you not do while braking and turning quickly?

    • Look ahead
    • Use both hands on the wheel
    • Lock up the front wheels
    • Slow the vehicle
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    Correct answer: Lock up the front wheels

    The manual says not to lock up the front wheels or turn so sharply that the vehicle can only plow ahead.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  48. According to the manual, what is generally better than crashing head-on into another vehicle?

    A red car swerving across the center line toward a blue car on a rural two-lane road beside a fence and a utility pole
    • Braking and staying in your lane
    • Running off the road
    • Honking and flashing your lights
    • Speeding up
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    Correct answer: Running off the road

    The manual says it is generally better to run off the road than crash head-on.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  49. When does the manual say it may be best or necessary to speed up to avoid a collision?

    • When a vehicle is coming toward you head-on in your lane
    • When you are stopped at a red light behind another car
    • When a vehicle ahead is about to cut in front of you
    • When about to be hit from the side or behind, with room ahead
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    Correct answer: When about to be hit from the side or behind, with room ahead

    The manual says speeding up may help when a vehicle is about to hit you from the side or behind and there is room ahead.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  50. After speeding up to avoid a collision, what should you be sure to do?

    • Keep your speed up until you reach a rest area
    • Stop on the shoulder
    • Slow down once the danger has passed
    • Switch lanes right away
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    Correct answer: Slow down once the danger has passed

    The manual says to slow down once the danger has passed.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  51. If your vehicle begins to skid, what should you do about the brake?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • Pump the brake hard
    • Press the brake as hard as possible
    • Pull the parking brake
    • Stay off the brake
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    Correct answer: Stay off the brake

    The manual says to stay off the brake because the brakes will not work until the vehicle slows.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  52. If your vehicle begins to skid, how should you steer?

    On an icy two-lane road, a blue car's rear end slides out to the left, leaving curved skid marks, as a white car approaches in the other lane.
    • Turn the wheel away from the direction you want to go and hold it there
    • Steer in the direction you want to go, then back the other way as it straightens
    • Keep the wheel straight until the skid stops and the tires grip
    • Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way until the skid ends
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    Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go, then back the other way as it straightens

    The manual says to steer where you want to go and turn the wheel back the other way as the vehicle straightens out.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  53. Why should you turn the steering wheel back the other way as the vehicle straightens out of a skid?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • Otherwise your vehicle may swing around the other way into a new skid
    • Otherwise the tires will wear unevenly and lose their grip
    • Otherwise the brakes will lock up on their own again
    • Otherwise the airbag will inflate in the middle of the skid
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    Correct answer: Otherwise your vehicle may swing around the other way into a new skid

    The manual says not correcting the steering may swing the vehicle the other way into a new skid.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual

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  54. If your vehicle is hit from the rear, what should you do with your body and head?

    A blue car stopped at a red light while a red car approaches fast from behind
    • Lean forward over the steering wheel to brace
    • Press against your seat, head on the head restraint
    • Turn your head toward the direction of impact
    • Duck down below the dashboard and cover up
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    Correct answer: Press against your seat, head on the head restraint

    The manual says to press against the seat back and place your head against the head restraint.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  55. If your vehicle is hit from the rear, what should you be ready to do?

    A blue car stopped at a red light while a red car approaches fast from behind
    • Open the door and get out of the vehicle quickly
    • Accelerate away from the vehicle that hit you
    • Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake
    • Apply the brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle
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    Correct answer: Apply the brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle

    The manual says to be ready to apply your brakes so you are not pushed into another vehicle.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  56. If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front, what should you try to have rather than being struck head on?

    A red car swerving across the center line toward a blue car on a rural two-lane road beside a fence and a utility pole
    • A glancing blow
    • A direct stop
    • A rear impact
    • A rolling stop
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    Correct answer: A glancing blow

    The manual says to try to have a glancing blow by turning the vehicle rather than being struck head on.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  57. What does the manual say to be ready to do after an air bag inflates and then deflates in a frontal crash?

    • Remove the air bag before driving again
    • Wait for the air bag to inflate a second time
    • Turn off the ignition and exit at once
    • Prevent your vehicle from hitting something else
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    Correct answer: Prevent your vehicle from hitting something else

    The manual says the air bag deflates after the crash, so you must be ready to keep from hitting something else.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  58. According to the manual, when should you stop at a crash you are not involved in?

    Two cars crashed together at the edge of a road, with a red car behind them and a gray car in the other lane
    • Always, so you can look at the damage
    • Only if emergency help has not yet arrived
    • Only if you can see a fire in the vehicles
    • Only if the road around it is empty
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    Correct answer: Only if emergency help has not yet arrived

    The manual says not to stop unless you are involved or emergency help has not yet arrived.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  59. Why should you never drive to the scene of a crash, fire, or other disaster just to look?

    Two cars crashed together at the edge of a road, with a red car behind them and a gray car in the other lane
    • You may block the way for police and rescue vehicles
    • You could be ticketed for speeding near the scene
    • You could damage your own vehicle on road debris
    • You could be asked to give a written statement
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    Correct answer: You may block the way for police and rescue vehicles

    The manual says sightseers may block the way for rescue vehicles.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  60. If you are involved in a crash with a parked vehicle, what must you try to do?

    • Drive away if the damage looks minor
    • Wait ten minutes and leave
    • Locate the owner
    • Tow the vehicle to the side
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    Correct answer: Locate the owner

    The manual says you must try to locate the owner of a parked vehicle you hit.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  61. According to the manual, when must the police be notified of a crash?

    • If the vehicle needs a tow
    • If any person is injured or killed
    • If it is dark outside
    • If another driver asks you to
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    Correct answer: If any person is injured or killed

    The manual says the police must be notified if any person is injured or killed.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  62. When is it a crime to leave a crash site where your vehicle was involved?

    • When the crash happened at night on a dark road without lights
    • When the vehicles involved are blocking part of the traffic lanes
    • When more than two vehicles were involved in the same crash
    • When there is an injury or death and police have not finished with you
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    Correct answer: When there is an injury or death and police have not finished with you

    The manual says leaving a crash site with an injury or death before police have the information they need is a crime.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  63. What does the manual say a basic vehicle emergency kit has?

    • A spare engine and a jack stand
    • A map, a compass, and a camping stove
    • Flares, first aid supplies, and basic tools
    • Fire extinguisher, tow rope, and spare fuel
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    Correct answer: Flares, first aid supplies, and basic tools

    The manual says a basic emergency kit has emergency flares, first aid supplies, and basic tools.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  64. If a damaged vehicle is obstructing traffic and there are no injuries or deaths, what must the driver do?

    Two cars with hazard lights flashing are stopped in the right lane of a two-lane road after a minor rear-end collision, with another car waiting behind them.
    • Make every reasonable effort to move it or have it moved
    • Leave it exactly where it stopped until police arrive
    • Turn off the lights and wait for a tow truck
    • Push it into the nearest lane
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    Correct answer: Make every reasonable effort to move it or have it moved

    Where no one is hurt and the vehicle obstructs traffic, the driver must make every reasonable effort to move it.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  65. At a crash scene, what does the manual say about standing or walking in traffic lanes?

    Two cars crashed together at the edge of a road, with a red car behind them and a gray car in the other lane
    • Do so only to warn other drivers
    • Do so only at night
    • Do so only if the lanes are empty
    • Do not; you could be struck
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    Correct answer: Do not; you could be struck

    The manual says not to stand or walk in traffic lanes because you could be struck.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  66. Why does the manual say to turn off the ignition of wrecked vehicles and not smoke around them?

    Two cars crashed together at the edge of a road, with a red car behind them and a gray car in the other lane
    • The battery could go flat and discharge
    • Spilled fuel makes fire a real danger
    • The alarm could attract thieves nearby
    • The horn could stick on and keep sounding
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    Correct answer: Spilled fuel makes fire a real danger

    The manual says spilled fuel makes fire a real danger.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  67. If power lines are down with wires in the road at a crash scene, what should you do?

    A car that ran off the road into a broken utility pole, with power lines lying across it and sparking on the ground, as a blue car approaches
    • Do not go near them
    • Move them off the road with a stick
    • Drive over them quickly
    • Cover them with a blanket
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    Correct answer: Do not go near them

    The manual says not to go near downed power lines.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  68. At a crash scene, what should you use to alert traffic of the crash?

    A blue sedan and a white sedan meeting front to front at an angle across the right edge line of a two-lane road, fronts crumpled and windshields cracked
    • Your horn only
    • Hand signals from the middle of the road
    • Flares or other warning devices
    • Your headlights on high beam
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    Correct answer: Flares or other warning devices

    The manual says to use flares or other warning devices to alert traffic of the crash.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual

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  69. When should you move an injured person?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • Right away, to get them into a comfortable position
    • Only if in a burning vehicle or in other immediate danger
    • Whenever they say they can move on their own
    • Only after they have stopped bleeding completely
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    Correct answer: Only if in a burning vehicle or in other immediate danger

    The manual says not to move the injured unless in a burning vehicle or in immediate danger of being hit.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  70. Why does the manual say not to move an injured person unnecessarily?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • It may make the police arrive later
    • It may damage their clothing
    • It may make the vehicle harder to tow
    • Moving a person can make injuries worse
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    Correct answer: Moving a person can make injuries worse

    The manual says moving a person can make their injuries worse.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  71. At a crash, who should you help first?

    Two crumpled cars against each other at the grass edge of a two-lane road, amber lamps lit on them, with a green car and a white car on the road nearby.
    • Anyone who is standing near the road
    • The driver of the vehicle that caused the crash
    • Anyone who is not already walking and talking
    • Anyone who is calling for help
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    Correct answer: Anyone who is not already walking and talking

    The manual says to first help anyone not already walking and talking, checking breathing, then bleeding.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  72. How does the manual say to stop or slow bleeding from an injured person?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • Apply pressure directly on the wound with your hand or a cloth
    • Raise the person to a sitting position and walk them around
    • Wash the wound and wait for help
    • Tie a tight band far from the wound without checking
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    Correct answer: Apply pressure directly on the wound with your hand or a cloth

    The manual says to apply pressure directly on the wound with your hand or a cloth.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  73. What does the manual say about giving an injured person something to drink?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • Give small sips of water only
    • Give a warm drink to prevent shock
    • Give a sweet drink if they feel faint
    • Do not give anything, not even water
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    Correct answer: Do not give anything, not even water

    The manual says not to give injured persons anything to drink, not even water.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  74. What does the manual say to do to help prevent an injured person from going into shock?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • Sit them up and keep them walking
    • Cover them with a blanket or coat
    • Pour cold water on their face
    • Leave them alone until help arrives
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    Correct answer: Cover them with a blanket or coat

    The manual says to cover the person with a blanket or coat to keep them warm.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  75. What must the driver of a vehicle in a crash resulting in injury or death do, as to injured persons?

    • Leave the scene to find a telephone before helping
    • Wait for another driver to arrive and help them
    • Render aid, including taking them to a hospital if needed
    • Move the injured person only if they ask you to
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    Correct answer: Render aid, including taking them to a hospital if needed

    The manual says the driver shall render aid, including carrying the injured to a hospital or physician as needed.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  76. Which information must a driver provide when a crash involves personal property damage, injury, or death?

    • Name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and employer name and address
    • Name, address, registration number, driver license number, insurance company and policy number
    • Name, phone number, vehicle make and model, license plate color, and mileage reading
    • Name, address, vehicle value, insurance agent name, and workplace and job title
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    Correct answer: Name, address, registration number, driver license number, insurance company and policy number

    The manual lists name, address, vehicle registration number, driver license number, and insurance company and policy number.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  77. In addition to exchanging information with other drivers, whose names and addresses does the manual say to get?

    • Only the other drivers who were involved in the crash
    • Only the police officers who came to the scene
    • Only the injured persons who were taken to a hospital
    • Everyone involved, plus any witnesses
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    Correct answer: Everyone involved, plus any witnesses

    The manual says to get names and addresses of all people involved and any witnesses, including injured persons.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  78. If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find its owner, what should you do?

    • Drive away, because no one was injured in the crash at all
    • Leave a note that shows only your license plate number
    • Leave a visible note with how to reach you and the date and time
    • Wait one hour for the owner and then drive away
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    Correct answer: Leave a visible note with how to reach you and the date and time

    The manual says to leave a visible note with your contact information and the date and time of the crash.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  79. To which agency must a driver immediately report a crash that meets the reporting conditions?

    • The police agency with jurisdiction where it occurred
    • The driver's own insurance company and its local agent
    • The nearest hospital and its emergency department
    • The state tax and revenue office in the capital
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    Correct answer: The police agency with jurisdiction where it occurred

    The manual says to report to the police agency with primary jurisdictional responsibility for the crash location.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  80. A crash on a public highway must be reported to police when property damage is apparently at least how much?

    • $250.00
    • $750.00
    • $2,000.00
    • $500.00
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    Correct answer: $500.00

    The manual requires a report when a public-highway crash causes apparent property damage of $500.00 or more.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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  81. From whom does the manual say crash forms are available?

    • Most insurance agents
    • Any police officer at the scene
    • Only the DMV website
    • Hospitals
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    Correct answer: Most insurance agents

    The manual says crash forms are available from most insurance agents.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 141 · Open this page in the manual

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