Delaware: Emergencies — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “If a vehicle fire gets out of control, how far away should you move?” · “What is one aspect of having ABS when you must turn and stop or slow down?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Delaware Driver Manual" (July 2026), Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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If smoke comes from under the hood, what does the manual say to do?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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If a vehicle is on fire and no chemical fire extinguisher is available, what should you use?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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Why does the manual say not to use water on a vehicle fire?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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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 (Manual page 138)
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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 (Manual page 138)
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If you need to stop quickly in a vehicle with ABS, what should you do?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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What should you do if you feel the brake pedal pushing back while ABS is working?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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If you need to stop quickly in a vehicle without ABS, how should you apply the brakes?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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Without ABS, if the brakes lock up and the vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?
- 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 (Manual page 138)
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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 (Manual page 138)
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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 (Manual page 138)
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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 (Manual page 139)
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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 (Manual page 139)
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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 (Manual page 139)
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According to the manual, what is generally better than crashing head-on into another vehicle?
- 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 (Manual page 139)
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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 (Manual page 139)