Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Delaware
Delaware DMV practice test: 517 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 23 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Delaware Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 23 (4% of 517 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (23)
1. Check your rearview mirrors:
- Often to see how traffic is moving behind you. ✓
- To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.
- Only when you are slowing down.
Answer: A. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
2. When driving on gravel or dirt roads:
- Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
- Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down. ✓
- Visibility is better than on pavement.
Answer: B. Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
3. Which of these statements is true about large trucks?
- They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. ✓
- They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly.
- They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
Answer: A. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.
4. In inclement weather, you should:
- Steer off the road.
- Drive in a low gear.
- Steer and brake smoothly. ✓
Answer: C. Steer and brake smoothly.
5. If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. ✓
- Pump the brakes rapidly.
- Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.
Answer: A. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
6. You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
- Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.
- Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. ✓
- Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Answer: B. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
7. If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:
- Use only the lap belt.
- Use both the lap and shoulder belts. ✓
- Use only the shoulder belt.
Answer: B. Use both the lap and shoulder belts.
8. If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:
- Applying your brakes.
- Letting go of the steering wheel. ✓
- Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.
Answer: B. Letting go of the steering wheel.
9. Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:
- Red.
- Orange. ✓
- Yellow.
Answer: B. Orange.
10. If you have a sudden tire blowout:
- Use the brakes lightly. ✓
- Pump the brakes.
- Apply the brakes firmly.
Answer: A. Use the brakes lightly.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook