Delaware: Sharing the road — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these may cause a motorcyclist to change speed or direction?” · “What should you check before you move into the passing lane to pass a truck?”
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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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On most motorcycles, how do turn signals behave after a turn?
- They cancel automatically after ten seconds
- They cancel when the rider touches the brake
- They cancel when the speed drops below 40 mph
- They are not automatically self-canceling
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Correct answer: They are not automatically self-canceling
The manual states that turn signals are not automatically self-canceling on most motorcycles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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How much of a lane is a motorcycle entitled to use?
- Only the half of the lane nearest the shoulder
- Only the center third of the lane
- The same full lane width as all other vehicles
- Only the part of the lane the rider chooses to leave open
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Correct answer: The same full lane width as all other vehicles
The manual says motorcycles have the same full lane width as any other vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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A motorcyclist is riding far to one side of a wide lane. What must you never do?
- Follow the motorcycle at a four second count
- Move into the same lane alongside the motorcycle
- Look and look again before a left turn
- Increase your following distance in the rain
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Correct answer: Move into the same lane alongside the motorcycle
The manual says sharing a lane alongside a motorcycle is illegal and extremely hazardous, even in a wide lane.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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Why does a skilled motorcycle operator constantly change positions within a lane?
- To make room for cars to pass within the same lane
- To avoid being followed by vehicles behind the motorcycle
- To signal drivers that the rider is about to turn
- To see and be seen and to compensate for objects in or near the road
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Correct answer: To see and be seen and to compensate for objects in or near the road
Changing position within the lane helps a skilled rider see and be seen and deal with objects in or near the road.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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What does the manual say about rain, wind, dust and smog and a motorcyclist's vision?
- They affect the rider's vision less than a driver's vision
- They affect only riders who do not wear a face shield
- They affect the rider's vision more easily than yours
- They affect the rider only when traveling above 40 mph
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Correct answer: They affect the rider's vision more easily than yours
The manual says these conditions limit a rider's vision more easily than a driver's, even with a face shield or goggles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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Which places should you watch for when cross winds could move a motorcycle out of its lane?
- Narrow residential streets with parked cars
- Wide open, long stretches of highways and bridges
- Short tunnels on mountain roads only
- Shaded roads lined with trees
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Correct answer: Wide open, long stretches of highways and bridges
The manual lists wide open, long stretches of highway and bridges as places where cross winds can move a motorcycle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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What can fast-moving large trucks create that may startle a motorcyclist?
- Loud horn blasts
- Bright reflections
- Sudden road noise
- Wind blasts
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Correct answer: Wind blasts
The manual says large trucks can create wind blasts that startle a rider and may move the rider out of the path of travel.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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Which of these may cause a motorcyclist to change speed or direction?
- Gravel, debris, pavement seams or manhole covers
- Dry pavement, bright paint, or wide shoulders
- Level roads, clear weather, or light traffic
- Painted crosswalks, road signs, or lane lines
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Correct answer: Gravel, debris, pavement seams or manhole covers
The manual says road surfaces and objects that do not bother other vehicles can make a motorcyclist change speed or direction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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Why might a motorcyclist slow down or change direction at a railroad grade crossing?
- So the rider can stop on the tracks to look
- So the rider can avoid using the brakes
- So the tracks can be crossed head on
- So the rider can pass the vehicle ahead
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Correct answer: So the tracks can be crossed head on
Railroad crossings may be rough or angled, so a rider may slow or change direction to cross the tracks head on.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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What may a cyclist do to cushion the shock of a rough railroad crossing?
- Lean far to one side
- Rise up off the seat
- Take both hands off the handlebars
- Speed up before the tracks
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Correct answer: Rise up off the seat
The manual says a cyclist may rise up off the seat to cushion the shock of a rough crossing.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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What can metal or grated bridges cause a motorcycle's front tire to do?
- Lose air pressure while crossing
- Stick firmly to the metal surface
- Make the rider lose engine power suddenly
- A wobbling sensation
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Correct answer: A wobbling sensation
The manual says grated bridges give a motorcycle's front tire a wobbling sensation greater than a car's, which may make an inexperienced rider change direction or slow down.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 100 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 100)
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What rights and duties does the rider of an animal or the driver of an animal-drawn vehicle have on the highway?
- Only the rights of a pedestrian crossing the road
- The right of way over all motor vehicles at all times
- All the rights and duties of a motor vehicle driver
- No rights, and only the duty to keep to the right shoulder
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Correct answer: All the rights and duties of a motor vehicle driver
Animal riders and animal-drawn vehicle drivers have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers, except where a law cannot apply by its nature.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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As the driver of a farm tractor or other self-propelled road or construction equipment, what rights and duties do you have on the highway?
- Only the duty to stay on the shoulder
- All the rights and duties of any other motor vehicle
- The right to ignore speed limits on farm roads
- No duties, since the equipment is not a motor vehicle
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Correct answer: All the rights and duties of any other motor vehicle
Drivers of farm tractors and self-propelled equipment have all the rights and duties of any other motor vehicle on the highway.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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You see a triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange emblem on the back of a farm tractor ahead of you. What should you do?
- Slow down immediately and proceed with caution
- Pass immediately on the right side of it
- Stop and wait until the vehicle leaves the road
- Honk to warn the driver to move over
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Correct answer: Slow down immediately and proceed with caution
The manual says to slow down immediately and proceed with caution when you see a Slow-Moving Vehicle emblem.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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What does the Slow-Moving Vehicle emblem on a farm tractor look like?
- A square yellow sign with a black border
- A round red sign with a white bar
- A triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange sign
- A diamond-shaped green sign with a white arrow
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Correct answer: A triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange sign
The manual describes the emblem as a triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange sign.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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What should you check before you move into the passing lane to pass a truck?
- That the truck driver has turned off his headlights
- That the lane is clear and the zone is a legal passing zone
- That the truck is traveling below 40 mph on a level road
- That another vehicle is passing the truck at the same time
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Correct answer: That the lane is clear and the zone is a legal passing zone
The manual says to check front and rear and pass only if the lane is clear and you are in a legal passing zone.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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How can you let a truck driver know you are passing, especially at night?
- By sounding your horn continuously
- By turning on your hazard lights
- By flashing your brake lights
- By blinking your headlights
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Correct answer: By blinking your headlights
The manual says to blink your headlights if needed to let the truck driver know you are passing.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
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On a level highway, about how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car?
- Three to five seconds
- One to two seconds
- Ten to fifteen seconds
- Thirty seconds
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Correct answer: Three to five seconds
The manual says it takes only three to five seconds longer to pass a truck than a car on a level highway.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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Why is it easier to pass a truck than a car on an upgrade?
- A truck stops on every upgrade
- A truck must use the right shoulder
- A truck often loses speed on an upgrade
- A truck driver cannot see you on an upgrade
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Correct answer: A truck often loses speed on an upgrade
The manual says a truck often loses speed on an upgrade, so it is easier to pass than a car.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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What may you need to do when passing a truck on a downgrade?
- Slow down and stay beside the truck
- Increase your speed
- Stop on the shoulder
- Pass on the right side
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Correct answer: Increase your speed
On a downgrade the truck's momentum makes it go faster, so you may need to increase your speed to pass.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)