Delaware: Traffic signals — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which signals must a bicyclist obey when traveling in a general travel lane?” · “Why may a police officer give instructions that are contrary to signs, signals and markings?”
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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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Why does the manual say a full stop is needed at a flashing red arrow?
- It lets drivers pick a safe gap in traffic before turning
- It gives pedestrians time to leave the crosswalk
- It lets the signal change to green before you turn
- It lets following drivers safely pass you on the right
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Correct answer: It lets drivers pick a safe gap in traffic before turning
The full stop enables drivers to choose a safe gap and complete the turn without waiting for a green signal.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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A flashing red arrow signal may be followed by which of these?
- A flashing yellow arrow or a steady green arrow
- A steady green arrow or a solid green ball
- A steady red arrow or a steady yellow arrow
- A dark signal for several seconds
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Correct answer: A steady red arrow or a steady yellow arrow
The manual says a flashing red arrow signal may be followed by a steady red arrow, steady yellow arrow or solid red ball.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
- A green arrow display is about to begin
- A green arrow display has ended
- Turns are never permitted in that direction
- You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning
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Correct answer: A green arrow display has ended
The manual says a steady yellow arrow means a green arrow display has ended; if too close to stop safely, continue with care.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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What must you do before moving in the direction of a flashing yellow arrow?
- Come to a complete stop and wait for a green arrow
- Sound your horn to warn oncoming vehicles
- Nothing, because oncoming traffic must stop
- Yield to opposing traffic and pedestrians
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Correct answer: Yield to opposing traffic and pedestrians
The manual says movement in the direction of a flashing yellow arrow is permitted after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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At a steady green arrow, what must you remember?
- Yield to pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection
- You have the right-of-way over all pedestrians and other vehicles
- You must come to a complete stop before turning in the arrow’s direction
- You may go in any direction that is safe
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Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection
The manual says to proceed with caution in the arrow’s direction while yielding to those already lawfully in the intersection.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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When a through-traffic green light is lit and no arrows are lit, what may traffic do?
- Go through only, with no turns of any kind permitted
- Turn left only, while all other traffic must stop
- Go straight, or turn left or right when safe
- Go through only after stopping
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Correct answer: Go straight, or turn left or right when safe
The manual says through traffic and, if not otherwise prohibited, left and right turns may proceed when safe, with special care for left turns.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A signal shows a green left arrow together with a green light for through traffic. What may proceed?
- Left turns only, while all other traffic must stop
- Left turns, through traffic, and right turns if allowed
- Through traffic only, with left turns stopped
- Right turns only, with all other traffic stopped
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Correct answer: Left turns, through traffic, and right turns if allowed
The manual says left turns and through traffic, and right turns if not prohibited, may proceed when safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A signal shows a yellow left arrow with a green light for through traffic. What does this mean?
- A new green left arrow will begin after you stop
- Left turns are prohibited and through traffic must stop
- Left turns now have priority over oncoming traffic
- The green arrow interval has ended
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Correct answer: The green arrow interval has ended
The manual calls this the change interval, meaning the green arrow interval has ended.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A signal shows a yellow light for through traffic and right turns, while the left turn arrow remains green. What should traffic do?
- Left turns continue, and straight traffic prepares to stop
- Left turns must stop, and straight traffic may continue
- All traffic must stop immediately
- All traffic may proceed at normal speed
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Correct answer: Left turns continue, and straight traffic prepares to stop
The manual says the left turn continues to be green while straight through and right-turning traffic should prepare to stop.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A signal shows a red light together with a green left arrow. What may traffic do?
- All traffic may proceed after yielding
- Left turns must stop, and all others may proceed
- Left turns may proceed if safe, but all others must stop
- Through traffic may proceed, but left turns must stop
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Correct answer: Left turns may proceed if safe, but all others must stop
The manual says left turns may proceed if safe but all other traffic must stop, with right turns allowed after stopping.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A circular or arrow signal has an adjacent sign designating it for bicyclists. To whom does that signal apply?
- Only bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths
- All drivers in the lane next to the bicycle lane
- Only bicyclists and motorcyclists on that road
- Every road user approaching the intersection
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Correct answer: Only bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths
Such a signal means the same as a regular circular or arrow indicator but applies only to bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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A traffic signal indicator has the shape of a bicycle. What does it mean?
- It warns motorists that bicyclists may be on the road ahead
- It tells motorists to yield to any bicyclist crossing in front of them
- The same as a circular signal indicator, for bicyclists in designated lanes or paths
- It lets bicyclists ignore the regular signals at that intersection
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Correct answer: The same as a circular signal indicator, for bicyclists in designated lanes or paths
Bicycle-shaped signals have the same meaning as circular indicators but apply only to bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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Which signals must a bicyclist obey when traveling in a general travel lane?
- Only the signals shaped like a bicycle
- The regular circular and arrow traffic signals
- Only the signals marked for bicyclists by an adjacent sign
- None, because signals apply only to motor vehicles
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Correct answer: The regular circular and arrow traffic signals
Bicyclists in general travel lanes follow the regular circular and arrow signals.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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A police officer gives you an instruction that is contrary to a sign, signal or marking. What must you do?
- Obey the sign, signal or marking
- Obey the police officer
- Wait until the officer repeats the instruction twice
- Follow whichever instruction is safer in your opinion
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Correct answer: Obey the police officer
The manual says you must obey a police officer even if the instruction is contrary to laws, signs, signals and markings.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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Why may a police officer give instructions that are contrary to signs, signals and markings?
- Officers are allowed to change traffic laws during their shift on duty
- Signs and signals are only advice to drivers
- Officers may use them to test drivers on the road
- Such instructions are occasionally necessary to keep traffic moving safely
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Correct answer: Such instructions are occasionally necessary to keep traffic moving safely
The manual says such instructions are occasionally necessary to keep traffic moving safely.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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May you avoid a traffic signal or road sign by leaving the road and driving across private property?
- No, that is not allowed
- Yes, if no other vehicles are around
- Yes, if the property is a parking lot
- Yes, if you signal before leaving the road
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Correct answer: No, that is not allowed
The manual lists this among the general laws you must know: do not evade a signal or sign by crossing private property.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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What is a reversible lane?
- A lane reserved for vehicles that need to turn around on the road
- A lane that carries traffic in both directions at the same time of day
- A lane that carries traffic one way at some times and the other way at others
- A lane that is closed to all traffic whenever it is raining hard
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Correct answer: A lane that carries traffic one way at some times and the other way at others
The manual describes reversible lanes as lanes that carry traffic in one direction at certain times and the opposite direction at other times.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What should you do before you start driving in a reversible lane?
- Turn on your hazard lights and slow down
- Move into the left-most lane available
- Slow down to 10 mph and wait for a signal
- Check which lanes you can use at that time
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Correct answer: Check which lanes you can use at that time
The manual says to check which lanes you can use at that time before driving in them.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What does a green arrow over a reversible lane mean?
- You can use the lane beneath it
- The lane is changing and you should move out
- The lane is closed to all traffic
- You must merge into the next lane
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Correct answer: You can use the lane beneath it
The manual says a green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What does a red “X” over a reversible lane mean?
- You may use the lane after stopping
- You may use the lane only to turn left
- You cannot use the lane beneath it
- The lane is reserved for buses
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Correct answer: You cannot use the lane beneath it
The manual says a red X means you cannot use the lane beneath it.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What does a steady yellow “X” over a reversible lane mean?
- You may continue in the lane until the next red “X” appears
- The lane use is changing, so move out of it as soon as it is safe
- The lane is open to traffic in both directions at the same time
- You must stop in the lane and wait for a green arrow to appear
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Correct answer: The lane use is changing, so move out of it as soon as it is safe
The manual says a steady yellow X means the lane use is changing and you should leave the lane when safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)