Delaware: Pedestrians — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is a safety zone according to the manual?” · “What do crosswalks define?”
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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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What is a safety zone according to the manual?
- An area beside the shoulder where vehicles may stop for repairs
- A lane at an intersection set aside for bicyclists only
- An area officially set aside within a highway for pedestrians and so marked
- An area near a railroad crossing where drivers wait for trains
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Correct answer: An area officially set aside within a highway for pedestrians and so marked
The manual defines a safety zone as an area officially set aside within a highway for exclusive use of pedestrians and so marked.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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At intersections that have both pedestrian signals and vehicular traffic signals, which signals must drivers obey?
- The WALK and DON’T WALK signals
- The vehicular traffic signals
- Whichever signal changes first
- The pedestrian signals when pedestrians are present
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Correct answer: The vehicular traffic signals
The manual says drivers must obey the vehicular traffic signals, while pedestrians obey the WALK and DON’T WALK signals.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does the WALK signal mean for a pedestrian?
- The pedestrian may proceed without watching for vehicles
- The pedestrian should wait for vehicles to clear the intersection
- The pedestrian may proceed only if no vehicles are visible
- The pedestrian may proceed but must watch for turning vehicles
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Correct answer: The pedestrian may proceed but must watch for turning vehicles
The manual says the WALK signal means the pedestrian may proceed but must watch for turning vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What are drivers required to do for pedestrians who have a "WALK" indicator?
- Yield to them
- Sound the horn and proceed slowly
- Stop only if they are in the driver’s lane
- Continue if turning right on green
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Correct answer: Yield to them
The manual says drivers are required to yield to pedestrians who have a "WALK" indicator.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does a flashing DON’T WALK signal mean for a pedestrian who has already started to cross?
- Stop in the middle of the street and wait
- Turn back to the starting curb
- Finish crossing as rapidly as possible
- Walk slowly until the signal turns steady
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Correct answer: Finish crossing as rapidly as possible
The manual says that if a pedestrian has started to cross, they should finish as rapidly as possible; if not, they should not start.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does a steady DON’T WALK signal mean?
- The pedestrian may cross if no vehicles are coming
- The pedestrian should not start to cross the street at all
- The pedestrian should finish crossing as rapidly as possible
- The pedestrian may cross after waiting a few seconds
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Correct answer: The pedestrian should not start to cross the street at all
The manual says a steady DON’T WALK signal means the pedestrian should not start to cross at all.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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On the manual’s countdown pedestrian signal, what does the number shown beside the flashing DON’T START hand tell the pedestrian?
- The time until the next WALK signal
- The number of vehicles waiting to turn
- The speed limit of the street being crossed
- The time remaining to finish crossing
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Correct answer: The time remaining to finish crossing
The manual’s picture labels the countdown number as the time remaining to finish crossing.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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In what kinds of formats does an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) communicate pedestrian signal information?
- Audible tones, verbal messages, or vibrating surfaces
- Only bright flashing lights that are visible from far away
- Only printed instructions on the curb
- Only a bell that rings for all crossings
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Correct answer: Audible tones, verbal messages, or vibrating surfaces
The manual says an APS communicates in non-visual formats such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What does an Accessible Pedestrian Signal let pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired know?
- The speed of approaching vehicles
- Which direction vehicles are turning
- When the WALK interval begins and terminates
- The name of the street they are crossing
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Correct answer: When the WALK interval begins and terminates
The manual says APS lets blind or visually impaired pedestrians know when the WALK interval begins and terminates.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Audible signals can provide directional guidance. Where is this particularly useful?
- At crossings in school zones only
- At non-perpendicular and wide multi-lane crossings
- At railroad crossings and on narrow two-lane streets
- At crossings with no traffic signal
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Correct answer: At non-perpendicular and wide multi-lane crossings
The manual says directional guidance is particularly useful at non-perpendicular intersections and wide multi-lane crossings.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How is the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal activated?
- When a vehicle drives over a sensor in the road
- At fixed times throughout the day
- When traffic backs up at the crosswalk
- When a pedestrian presses the crosswalk button
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Correct answer: When a pedestrian presses the crosswalk button
The manual says the HAWK signal is activated when a pedestrian presses the crosswalk button.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What happens once a HAWK signal has been activated?
- It goes through stages that stop traffic for pedestrians to cross
- It stays red until the pedestrian presses the button again
- It flashes yellow for traffic and never stops it
- It turns green for traffic and red for pedestrians immediately
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Correct answer: It goes through stages that stop traffic for pedestrians to cross
The manual says the signal goes through a series of stages that stop traffic, then traffic proceeds and the signal resets.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Where are Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons mounted, and how are they activated?
- On the road surface, by a sensor buried in the pavement
- On traffic signal poles, by approaching vehicles
- Above or below pedestrian warning signs, by push button
- Beside stop signs, by a timer
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Correct answer: Above or below pedestrian warning signs, by push button
The manual says the beacons are mounted above or below warning signs at crosswalks and activated via a push button by pedestrians or bicyclists.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How do Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons flash compared with most beacons?
- More slowly and in a steady pattern
- More rapidly and in a "stutter" pattern
- At the same rate as most beacons
- Alternately red and yellow
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Correct answer: More rapidly and in a "stutter" pattern
The manual says they flash more rapidly and in a "stutter" pattern, as opposed to the regular flash rate of most beacons.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What should you do as a motorist when you see Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons flashing?
- Come to a complete stop and wait for the beacons to turn green
- Maintain your speed and sound your horn
- Treat them as an ordinary flashing red light
- Slow down, look for pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield
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Correct answer: Slow down, look for pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield
The manual tells motorists to slow down, look for pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield as necessary.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What do crosswalks define?
- The area where vehicles may park briefly
- The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway
- The area where bicyclists must stop
- The area where vehicles may change lanes
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Correct answer: The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway
The manual says crosswalks define the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Are all crosswalks marked on the road?
- Yes, every crosswalk has painted lines
- Yes, but only in school zones
- No, so pedestrians may cross only where lines are painted
- No, so be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections
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Correct answer: No, so be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections
The manual says not all crosswalks are marked and you must be alert for pedestrians at intersections.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What must drivers crossing a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway, alley, or parking lot do?
- Sound the horn and proceed
- Proceed if no vehicle is coming
- Stop only if a pedestrian is in the driveway
- Yield to pedestrians
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Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
The manual says drivers crossing a sidewalk entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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When is it legal to drive on a sidewalk?
- Only to cross it
- To bypass stopped traffic
- To pass a slow vehicle on the right
- To make a right turn when the road is blocked
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Correct answer: Only to cross it
The manual says it is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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Which pedestrians have absolute right-of-way?
- Pedestrians wearing bright or reflective clothing
- Pedestrians walking with a group of young children
- Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane
- Pedestrians who are crossing at a marked crosswalk
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Correct answer: Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane
The manual says pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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Why should you not use your horn near a blind pedestrian?
- It is illegal to sound a horn within city limits
- It could confuse or frighten the blind pedestrian
- It could startle other drivers who are nearby
- It may damage the hearing of a guide dog
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Correct answer: It could confuse or frighten the blind pedestrian
The manual says not to use your horn because it could confuse or frighten the blind pedestrian.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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A pedestrian is actively crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. What must you do as a driver?
- Tap your horn and keep moving
- Slow down and drive around the pedestrian
- Continue if the pedestrian is not in your lane
- Stop for the pedestrian
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Correct answer: Stop for the pedestrian
The manual says to stop if a pedestrian is actively crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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A pedestrian is standing safely stopped on the sidewalk. What may you do as a driver?
- Stop and wait until the pedestrian waves you on
- Proceed with caution
- Sound your horn and stop
- Stop and wait until the pedestrian leaves
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Correct answer: Proceed with caution
You may proceed with caution if a pedestrian is standing or stopped safely on the sidewalk.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What does the manual say about sounding your horn near pedestrians?
- Sounding the horn is not a substitute for yielding to pedestrians
- A horn warning satisfies the duty to yield when the pedestrian is not in the crosswalk
- A horn warning replaces yielding in business districts
- A horn warning replaces yielding at night
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Correct answer: Sounding the horn is not a substitute for yielding to pedestrians
You may lightly tap the horn if necessary, but sounding the horn is not considered a substitute for yielding to pedestrians.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)