Delaware: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A yellow diamond sign shows a running child. What does it mean?” · “A sign says “Transit” or “bus” over a lane. What does it mean?”
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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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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)