Delaware: Right-of-way and turning — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When may you back a vehicle in a travel lane?” · “When making a turn, how should you go from one lane to the other?”
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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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When may you back a vehicle in a travel lane?
- Whenever you miss your exit and no one is behind you
- Whenever you miss your turn
- Only when letting out a passenger
- Only to parallel park or, if necessary, to exit a driveway
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Correct answer: Only to parallel park or, if necessary, to exit a driveway
The manual says never to back in a travel lane except to parallel park or to exit a driveway if necessary.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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What should you do if you miss your turn or exit?
- Do not back up; go on to where you can safely turn around
- Stop and back up carefully to the turn when no one is behind you
- Stop in the lane and wait for a safe gap in traffic
- Back up on the shoulder to reach the missed exit
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Correct answer: Do not back up; go on to where you can safely turn around
The manual says not to back up after missing a turn or exit, but to go on to a place where you can turn around safely.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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What does the manual say about stopping in travel lanes?
- Stop only if you are confused about where to turn and signal first
- Stop to let out a passenger as long as you use your turn signal
- Do not stop for any reason; keep moving until you can safely pull off
- Stop briefly if there is a breakdown and no shoulder is available
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Correct answer: Do not stop for any reason; keep moving until you can safely pull off
Confusion, a breakdown or letting out a passenger are not reasons to stop in a travel lane; keep moving until you can pull off safely.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, which lane should you stay in except to pass?
- The left lane
- The right lane
- The center lane
- Whichever lane is empty
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Correct answer: The right lane
The manual says to stay in the right lane except to pass on a road with two or more lanes in your direction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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On a road with three or more lanes in your direction and a lot of entering or exiting traffic, which lane should you use?
- The right-most lane
- The left-most lane
- The paved shoulder
- The center travel lane
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Correct answer: The center travel lane
The manual says to use the center travel lane when there are three or more lanes and lots of entering or exiting traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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On multi-lane roads, which lane is intended for passing slower vehicles?
- The left-most lane
- The right-most lane
- The center lane
- The shoulder
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Correct answer: The left-most lane
The manual says the left-most lane on multi-lane roads is intended for passing slower vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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Why is it unsafe to pass another vehicle on the right?
- Passing on the right is illegal in every situation in Delaware and always carries a fine
- Slower drivers always speed up when they are passed on the right side
- The other driver may not see you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you
- The right lane is always reserved for turning traffic at intersections
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Correct answer: The other driver may not see you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you
The manual warns that a driver you pass on the right may not see you and might change lanes in front of you.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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In Delaware, is it legal to pass left-turning vehicles on the right?
- No, passing left-turning vehicles on the right is never allowed
- Yes, but it is very crash-prone and must be done with great caution
- Yes, and it is no riskier than any other pass on a multi-lane road
- Only if a police officer directs you to pass on the right
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Correct answer: Yes, but it is very crash-prone and must be done with great caution
The manual says passing left-turning vehicles on the right is legal in Delaware but a very crash-prone situation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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What does the manual say about using the shoulder to pass left-turning vehicles on the right in Delaware?
- It is never permitted in Delaware, because the shoulder is for emergencies only
- It is permitted, and drivers on the road will be watching for you
- It is permitted only on freeways and only during daylight hours
- Allowed, but other drivers will not expect you there, so extreme care is required
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Correct answer: Allowed, but other drivers will not expect you there, so extreme care is required
The manual allows using the shoulder for this pass in Delaware but warns that extreme care is required.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, from which lane should you turn?
- The lane closest to the direction you want to go
- The lane with the most traffic
- The lane farthest from the direction you want to go
- Any lane with the least traffic
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Correct answer: The lane closest to the direction you want to go
The manual says to turn from the lane closest to your intended direction and into the lane closest to the one you came from, so you cross the fewest lanes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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When making a turn, how should you go from one lane to the other?
- By swinging wide first to leave extra room for other drivers
- By crossing the lane lines as soon as it is clear of traffic
- As directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic
- By moving into the farthest lane first and then correcting your position
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Correct answer: As directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic
The manual says to go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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When may you change to another lane after completing a turn?
- Only after driving one full block
- Once the turn is completed, if you need to
- Never, you must stay in the lane you turned into
- Only after you cross the next intersection
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Correct answer: Once the turn is completed, if you need to
The manual says that once you have completed your turn, you can change to another lane if you need to.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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On a right turn, what should you avoid doing?
- Using the lane closest to the curb
- Turning into the lane closest to the one you came from
- Turning as directly as possible
- Swinging wide to the left before making the turn
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Correct answer: Swinging wide to the left before making the turn
The manual tells drivers to avoid swinging wide to the left before a right turn.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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When making a left turn, what should you avoid?
- Cutting the corner so sharply that you hit someone approaching
- Turning from the lane closest to the center of the road
- Staying in your lane when two or more turning lanes are marked
- Leaving room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you
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Correct answer: Cutting the corner so sharply that you hit someone approaching
The manual says to avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you hit someone approaching from the left.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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When making a left turn, what should you be sure to leave room for?
- Vehicles behind you to pass on the right side
- Pedestrians to cross the road behind you
- Oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you
- Vehicles in the next lane to back up behind you
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Correct answer: Oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you
The manual says to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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If signs or lane markings allow two or more turning lanes, what should you do during the turn?
- Move to the outside lane
- Stay in your lane
- Move to the inside lane
- Change lanes halfway through
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Correct answer: Stay in your lane
The manual says to stay in your lane during the turn when two or more turning lanes are allowed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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What is illegal when a median crossing is marked for emergency vehicles only?
- For emergency vehicles to cross there
- For drivers to drive in the median
- For drivers to turn right at the crossing
- For other drivers to cross there
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Correct answer: For other drivers to cross there
The manual says it is illegal for you to cross at a median crossing marked for emergency vehicles only.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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What rule applies in a legal median crossing that is not marked otherwise?
- The rule “keep to the right”
- The rule “first come, first served”
- The rule “yield to the left”
- The rule “keep to the left”
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Correct answer: The rule “keep to the right”
The manual states that “keep to the right” applies in median crossings when crossing is legal and not marked otherwise.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)