Delaware: Road signs
Regulatory, warning, guide, work-zone and information signs shown in the Delaware Driver Manual. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Road signs — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “What do regulatory signs tell you about?”
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Questions in this part include: “Where is an advisory speed sign often posted?”
StartRoad signs — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “A yellow diamond sign shows a running child. What does it mean?”
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On the sign test, a white rectangular sign shows a black arrow veering to the right past a solid black obstruction shape. What does this symbol mean?
- Keep to left
- Keep to right
- Merge ahead
- Road narrows
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Correct answer: Keep to right
The manual’s symbol example labels this sign as Keep to right.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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On the sign test, a white square sign shows a red circle with a slash over a black bent arrow pointing right. What does this symbol mean?
- No U-turn
- Right turn only
- No right turn
- Keep to right
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Correct answer: No right turn
The manual’s symbol example labels this sign as No right turn.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What do regulatory signs tell you about?
- Where gas, food and lodging are located along the road
- Hazards and special situations that lie ahead of you
- Laws and regulations on lane use, turning, speed and parking
- Which direction to go to reach a named place
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Correct answer: Laws and regulations on lane use, turning, speed and parking
Regulatory signs tell of laws and regulations for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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A white rectangular sign with black letters and a number reads SPEED LIMIT. What does it tell you?
- The speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted
- The recommended speed only for the curve or hazard ahead
- The minimum speed you must keep in the lane you are in
- The speed you must reach before you can merge onto the road
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Correct answer: The speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted
The speed limit sign regulates traffic by giving the speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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A white square sign shows a U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a red slash through it. What does this international sign mean?
- No Left Turn
- No Right Turn
- No U Turn
- No Passing
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Correct answer: No U Turn
The manual says the international signs with a red circle and slash mean No Left Turn, No Right Turn and No U Turn.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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A white rectangular sign shows a black island shape with an arrow curving to the right around it. What does it tell you?
- Keep to the left of the traffic island or divider
- Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider
- The divided highway ends ahead
- A one-way street begins ahead
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Correct answer: Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider
This regulatory sign tells you to keep to the right of the traffic island or divider.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A white sign shows the words NO TURN ON RED above a red circle. What must you do where it is posted?
- Stop first, then turn right when the way is clear
- Turn only after yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Stop, then proceed only if no vehicles are approaching
- Wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or making turns
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Correct answer: Wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or making turns
Where this sign is posted you must wait for the green signal before proceeding or making turns.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A sign reads DO NOT PASS. Besides the sign, what else should you look for on the highway?
- Double solid lines
- A single broken white line
- A solid white edge line
- A row of orange cones
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Correct answer: Double solid lines
The manual says to watch for and obey this sign and to also look for double solid lines on the highway.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A red round sign with a white bar reads DO NOT ENTER. What does it mean about the street it marks?
- You may enter it only to make a right turn if no other vehicles are near
- You may enter it if you slow down and yield to any oncoming traffic
- You must not enter it; it may be one-way the other way or closed to vehicles
- It is a street reserved for emergency vehicles and public transit only
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Correct answer: You must not enter it; it may be one-way the other way or closed to vehicles
You must not enter the street so marked, which may be one-way in the opposite direction or closed to all vehicular traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A white sign with a red border reads NO PARKING, STOPPING, STANDING ANY TIME. What does it prohibit where it is posted?
- Parking only, but you may stop to load
- Stopping, standing and parking
- Parking and standing only, but you may stop briefly
- Parking for vehicles with a permit only
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Correct answer: Stopping, standing and parking
The sign means no stopping, standing or parking where posted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A green and white sign shows a wheelchair symbol and the words RESERVED PARKING. What does it mean?
- Parking for any driver for up to one hour
- Loading zone for delivery vehicles only
- Parking reserved for emergency vehicles
- Reserved parking for handicapped only
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Correct answer: Reserved parking for handicapped only
The manual says this sign means reserved parking for handicapped only.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Which overhead lane sign must you obey?
- The overhead sign in your own lane
- The overhead sign in the lane to your left
- Any one of the overhead signs, whichever you choose
- The overhead sign of the lane with the least traffic
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Correct answer: The overhead sign in your own lane
You must obey the overhead sign in your lane.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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An overhead lane sign shows an arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?
- Go in the direction of the arrow unless it is unsafe to
- Go in any direction if you yield to other vehicles
- Go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option
- Go straight ahead if traffic is heavy
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Correct answer: Go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option
When the word ONLY is used you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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What do warning signs tell you to do?
- Speed up and merge into the next lane
- Stop completely and wait for traffic to clear
- Keep to the right of the roadway at all times
- Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
Warning signs tell you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary because a special situation or hazard is ahead.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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As you approach a five-sided black on yellow sign showing two children, what should you do?
- Maintain your speed and sound your horn to warn them
- Stop at once and wait for all the children to cross the road
- Slow down and watch out for children, stopping as necessary
- Change lanes to avoid the area around the school crossing
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Correct answer: Slow down and watch out for children, stopping as necessary
You slow down, watch out for children and stop as necessary.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a thick black arrow bending sharply to the right. What does it mean?
- Curve to the right
- Sharp turn to the right and then to the left
- Sharp turn to the right; reduce speed
- Side road enters the highway from the right
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Correct answer: Sharp turn to the right; reduce speed
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Sharp turn to right. Reduce speed."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that curves gently to the right. What does it mean?
- Sharp turn to the right; reduce speed
- Curve to the right
- Winding road ahead
- Merging traffic from the right just ahead
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Correct answer: Curve to the right
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Curve to right."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that turns sharply right and then sharply left. What does it mean?
- Winding road ahead; adjust speed
- Sharp turn to the right; reduce speed
- Curve to the right
- Sharp turn to the right and then to the left
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Correct answer: Sharp turn to the right and then to the left
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Sharp turn to the right and then to left."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow with several S-shaped bends. What does it warn of?
- Winding road ahead; adjust speed
- Roadway slippery when wet
- Sharp turn to the right and then to the left
- Steep hill ahead
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Correct answer: Winding road ahead; adjust speed
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Winding road ahead. Adjust speed."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an upward arrow above a small SPEED LIMIT sign. What does it mean?
- Merging traffic from the right just ahead
- Bump in the road ahead
- Reduced speed ahead
- Warning of traffic signals at the intersection ahead
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Correct answer: Reduced speed ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Reduced speed ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical black line with a short line joining it from the right. What does it warn of?
- Merging traffic from the right just ahead
- A side road enters the highway from the right
- Another road crosses the highway ahead
- Two-way traffic ahead
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Correct answer: A side road enters the highway from the right
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Side road enters highway from right."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign has the word BUMP on it. What should you do?
- Move into the left lane right away
- Stop completely before the bump
- Prepare to yield to oncoming vehicles
- Adjust speed to avoid loss of control
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Correct answer: Adjust speed to avoid loss of control
The caption says there is a bump in the road ahead and to adjust speed to avoid loss of control.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an upward arrow with a second line joining it from the lower right. What does it mean?
- Merging traffic from the right just ahead
- A side road enters the highway from the right
- Added lane; merging is not required
- Divided highway ends ahead
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Correct answer: Merging traffic from the right just ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Merging traffic from right just ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red, yellow and green signal. What does it warn of?
- A railroad signal at a crossing ahead
- A pedestrian signal at the next crosswalk
- Traffic signals at the intersection ahead
- A flashing beacon at a school zone
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Correct answer: Traffic signals at the intersection ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Warning of traffic signals at intersection ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a small red and white downward-pointing triangle with an arrow above it. What should you do?
- Stop completely at the sign, then proceed when clear
- Slow down and be prepared to stop at the yield sign
- Merge into the next lane before you reach the sign
- Speed up to clear the intersection before traffic arrives
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop at the yield sign
The caption says to slow down and be prepared to stop at the yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black bicycle. What should you do?
- Yield to all cyclists before entering the road
- Stay in the left lane so cyclists can pass
- Stop and wait for the cyclists to ride by
- Watch left and right for cyclists
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Correct answer: Watch left and right for cyclists
The caption says to watch left and right for cyclists, on roads shared with bicycles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign has the words ROAD NARROWS on it. What should you do?
- Slow down
- Stop and yield
- Keep to the right
- Prepare to merge
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Correct answer: Slow down
The caption says the roadway narrows and to slow down.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two opposing arrows that curve apart around a central island that begins between them. What does it tell you?
- The divided highway ends just ahead of you
- Two-way traffic begins a short distance ahead
- Approaching a divided highway; keep right
- A lane is added to your side of the road ahead
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Correct answer: Approaching a divided highway; keep right
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Approaching divided highway. Keep to right."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two opposing arrows with the central island ending between them. What does it mean?
- Approaching a divided highway; keep to the right
- Divided highway ends ahead
- Two-way traffic, one-way traffic ends
- Room for only one lane of traffic
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Correct answer: Divided highway ends ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Divided highway ends ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign has the words PAVEMENT ENDS on it. What should you do?
- Move to the paved shoulder immediately
- Stop and wait for further instructions
- Maintain speed because the road is level
- Slow down and check vehicle control
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Correct answer: Slow down and check vehicle control
The caption says the road surface is unknown without pavement, so slow down and check vehicle control on the changed surface.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a truck tilted on a steep slope. What should you be ready to do?
- Shift to a lower gear to control speed and save brakes
- Stop and check your brakes at the top of the hill
- Shift to a higher gear to gain speed for the climb
- Pull onto the shoulder and let other vehicles pass
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Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to control speed and save brakes
The caption says to slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed and save brakes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy skid marks behind it. What does it warn of?
- Winding road ahead
- Without pavement; road surface unknown
- Roadway slippery when wet
- Bump in the road ahead
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Correct answer: Roadway slippery when wet
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Roadway slippery when wet."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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According to the caption of the slippery-when-wet sign, which period of rain is most hazardous?
- The last half hour
- The first half hour
- The first five minutes
- The first two hours
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Correct answer: The first half hour
The caption says the first half hour of rain is most hazardous.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows one arrow pointing up and one pointing down side by side. What does it mean?
- Divided highway ends ahead
- Room for two lanes of traffic but potentially dangerous
- Added lane; merging not required
- Two-way traffic; one-way traffic ends
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic; one-way traffic ends
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Two-way traffic, one-way traffic ends and reminder of oncoming traffic."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign has the words ONE LANE BRIDGE on it. What should you do?
- Slow down and prepare to yield to oncoming vehicles
- Speed up so you cross before oncoming vehicles
- Keep right and expect oncoming traffic to yield
- Stop at the bridge and wait for a green light
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Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to yield to oncoming vehicles
The caption says there is room for only one lane of traffic, so slow down and prepare to yield to oncoming vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a narrow roadway with two lanes squeezed between side marks. What should you do?
- Stop and yield to all oncoming vehicles
- Merge into the lane on your right
- Slow down and watch out for oncoming vehicles
- Pass slower vehicles while you can
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Correct answer: Slow down and watch out for oncoming vehicles
The caption says there is room for two lanes of traffic but it is potentially dangerous, so slow down and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows side by side, the right one entering from the lower right in its own lane, with a lane line between them. What does it mean?
- Merging traffic from the right just ahead
- Added lane; merging is not required
- Divided highway ends ahead
- Two-way traffic, one-way traffic ends
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Correct answer: Added lane; merging is not required
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Added lane, merging not required, watch for other vehicles changing lanes."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black T shape. What should you do?
- Yield to traffic on the cross street only
- Keep right at the junction ahead
- Stop at once before the intersection
- Slow down and prepare to stop before turning
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Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop before turning
The manual pairs the T sign with the caption "Slow down and prepare to stop before turning."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow rectangular sign shows a black arrow pointing both left and right. Where is it placed and what does it mean?
- At the intersection; yield or stop before turning right or left
- Before the intersection; traffic may turn only left or right
- At a curve; reduce speed to the posted advisory speed
- At a road end; no through traffic is permitted
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Correct answer: At the intersection; yield or stop before turning right or left
The caption says the sign is placed at the intersection and means to yield right of way or stop before turning right or left.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow square sign with black numbers reads 35 MPH. What does it mean?
- It is the maximum speed limit for the entire stretch of highway
- It is the minimum speed you must keep on that road
- It is the recommended speed for its stretch of highway
- It is the speed limit for school zones only
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Correct answer: It is the recommended speed for its stretch of highway
The manual calls this an advisory speed sign, the recommended speed for its stretch of highway.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Where is an advisory speed sign often posted?
- Beside every stop sign
- Under other warning signs
- Above guide signs on highways
- At the start of each work zone
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Correct answer: Under other warning signs
Advisory speed signs are often posted under other warning signs.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two children on a seesaw. What does it mean?
- Watch, children ahead
- School crossing ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Playground area ahead
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Correct answer: Playground area ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Playground area, numerous children requiring caution."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a running child. What does it mean?
- Watch, children ahead
- Playground area, numerous children requiring caution
- Deer crossing ahead
- Farm machinery on the road
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Correct answer: Watch, children ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Watch, children ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a leaping deer. What does it tell you?
- Deer hunting area; no stopping on the road
- Animal crossing; slow to the advisory speed
- Deer crossing; watch both sides of the road
- Farm animals may be on the road ahead
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Correct answer: Deer crossing; watch both sides of the road
The caption says deer crossing, be alert to deer on both sides of the road.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows three arrows forming a circle. What should you do?
- Stop and wait for all vehicles in the circle to leave
- Reduce speed and yield to vehicles already in the circle
- Speed up so you can enter the circle ahead of others
- Keep to the left of the circle
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Correct answer: Reduce speed and yield to vehicles already in the circle
The caption says this is the roundabout sign: reduce speed and yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus symbol. What should you be alert for?
- A railroad crossing ahead
- Merging traffic from both sides
- A four-way stop ahead
- Cross traffic and regulatory signs
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Correct answer: Cross traffic and regulatory signs
The caption says another road crosses the highway ahead, so be alert for cross traffic and regulatory signs or signals.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red octagon with an arrow above it. What does it mean?
- Stop sign ahead
- Yield sign ahead
- Traffic signals ahead
- Railroad crossing ahead
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Correct answer: Stop sign ahead
The manual pairs this sign with the caption "Stop sign ahead."
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a tractor. What does it mean?
- A farm entrance is on the right
- Heavy equipment is working on the road
- Farm machinery shares the road
- Slow vehicles must use the shoulder
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Correct answer: Farm machinery shares the road
The caption says it is used on roads shared by farm vehicles, so be alert and prepare to slow down.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a horse and buggy. What does it mean?
- Horse riders may cross the road ahead
- Horse-drawn vehicles share the road
- Animal-drawn vehicles are not allowed on this road
- A farm road enters from the right
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Correct answer: Horse-drawn vehicles share the road
The caption says it is used on roads shared by horse-drawn vehicles, so be alert and prepare to slow down.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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On a guide sign, what does the arrow show?
- The lane you must stay in on the highway
- The direction to go to reach the named place
- The direction of traffic on that road
- The next exit you must take
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Correct answer: The direction to go to reach the named place
The arrow points in the direction you should go to reach the named place.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Why are signs sometimes supplemented with circular flashing beacons?
- To grab attention or emphasize the sign’s message
- To mark that a sign is new or has been moved
- To show that a lane is closed to all traffic
- To light the sign so it can be read at night
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Correct answer: To grab attention or emphasize the sign’s message
Beacons better grab motorists’ attention, emphasize the critical nature of the message, or indicate when the sign’s message is applicable.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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What color are the beacons that supplement warning signs and speed limit signs?
- Red
- Green
- Yellow
- White
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Correct answer: Yellow
The beacons supplementing warning signs and speed limit signs are yellow.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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What color are the beacons that supplement Stop and Do Not Enter signs?
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
- Orange
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Correct answer: Red
Beacons supplementing Stop and Do Not Enter signs are red.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How often do beacons supplementing signs flash?
- Approximately twice per second, alternating
- Only when a vehicle approaches the sign
- Approximately once every five seconds
- In a regular pattern, approximately once per second
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Correct answer: In a regular pattern, approximately once per second
Whether yellow or red, continuous or intermittent, the beacons flash in a regular pattern about once per second.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How are reserved lanes marked?
- By solid white lines painted along the lane
- By flashing lights placed beside the lane
- By yellow cones placed along the lane edge
- By signs saying the lane is for special use
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Correct answer: By signs saying the lane is for special use
The manual says reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A sign says “Transit” or “bus” over a lane. What does it mean?
- The lane is for bus use only
- The lane is for any vehicle carrying passengers
- The lane is for slow vehicles only
- The lane is for bicycles and buses to share
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Correct answer: The lane is for bus use only
The manual says “Transit” or “bus” means the lane is for bus use only.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A sign says “Bicycle” over a lane. What does it mean?
- The lane is shared by bicycles and cars
- Bicycles must walk in this lane
- The lane is reserved for bicycles
- Bicycles may use the lane only at night
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Correct answer: The lane is reserved for bicycles
The manual says “Bicycle” means the lane is reserved for bicycles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What does “HOV” stand for on a reserved-lane sign?
- High Overtaking Vehicles
- High Occupancy Vehicles
- Heavy Operating Vehicles
- Highway Only Vehicles
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Correct answer: High Occupancy Vehicles
The manual says “HOV” stands for “High Occupancy Vehicles”.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which vehicles may use an HOV lane?
- Vehicles carrying heavy loads
- Vehicles with a driver who has a special license
- Vehicles traveling at a high speed
- Vehicles with more than one person in them
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Correct answer: Vehicles with more than one person in them
The manual says HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A sign says “HOV 3”. What does it mean?
- There must be at least three people in the vehicle
- The lane ends in three miles
- The speed limit in the lane is 30 mph
- Only vehicles with three axles may use the lane
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Correct answer: There must be at least three people in the vehicle
The manual gives “HOV 3” as meaning there must be at least three people in the vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What information do HOV lane signs give besides the number of people required?
- The lowest speed allowed in the lane
- The length of the lane in miles
- The days and hours to which it applies
- The fine for using the lane illegally
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Correct answer: The days and hours to which it applies
The manual says the signs say how many people must be in the vehicle and the days and hours to which it applies.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)