Delaware DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 6
Test 6 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Delaware test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age18 years
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1. A snow squall cuts visibility to almost nothing while you are on a highway. What must you not do?
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Answer D: Stop in a travel lane and wait for the squall to blow through
A vehicle stopped in a lane in a whiteout is invisible until someone hits it. Slow gradually and keep moving until you can leave the roadway completely.
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2. What fine range does Delaware set for a first driving under the influence offense?
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Answer B: 500 to 1,500 dollars
A first DUI offense carries a fine of not less than 500 dollars and not more than 1,500 dollars, along with up to twelve months of imprisonment.
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3. Why should a rider glance down at the sidestand before pulling away?
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Answer A: A stand left down can catch the road and lever the rear wheel off the ground
A sidestand that is still down will dig into the pavement in a left turn and can lift the rear tire clear of the road.
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4. A flashing red arrow is displayed for your turning lane. What does it require?
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Answer D: Stopping, then turning when the way is clear
A flashing red arrow is treated like a stop sign for that movement: come to a full stop, then turn when it is safe and no one has to be cut off.
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5. What does Delaware require of a motorcycle operator whenever the machine is moving?
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Answer B: At least one hand must stay on a handgrip
The operator must keep at least one hand on a handgrip of the handlebars at all times while moving, and may not carry anything that prevents it.
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6. What civil penalty applies to a second Delaware handheld device offense committed within two years of the first?
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Answer C: 200 to 300 dollars
A later offense within two years carries a civil penalty of not less than 200 dollars and not more than 300 dollars.
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7. The drive chain breaks or comes off while you are riding. What should you do first?
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Answer A: Close the throttle and brake to a stop clear of the roadway
A broken chain or belt takes the drive away at once, so the rider closes the throttle, slows under control with both brakes and stops well off the roadway.
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8. As speed rises, which part of the total stopping distance grows the fastest?
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Answer B: The braking distance, which grows far faster than speed itself
Perception and reaction distances grow in step with speed, but braking distance grows roughly with the square of speed, so it dominates at higher speeds.
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9. Apart from other vehicles, who else must a driver let go first at this sign?
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Answer A: Pedestrians and cyclists already in or entering the crossing
The duty to give way covers every road user who has the right of way at that point, including people walking or cycling across the driver's path.
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10. A highway lane is marked with a large white diamond and signed as a high-occupancy vehicle lane. Who may use it?
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Answer B: Only vehicles carrying at least the number of occupants shown on the sign, during the posted hours
The diamond marking identifies a preferential lane whose occupancy requirement and hours of operation are stated on the accompanying signs.
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11. How long is a Delaware motorcycle instruction permit valid?
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Answer A: Six months, with one extension available for a 5 dollar fee
The permit runs for six months and may be extended once for a 5 dollar fee.
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12. How long is the license suspension for a first Delaware offense of driving without the required insurance?
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Answer C: 6 months
In addition to the fine, a first uninsured driving offense suspends the driver's license and privileges for six months.
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13. A sign on a long descent points to a RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP a mile ahead. What is that ramp for?
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Answer C: Stopping a vehicle whose brakes have failed
An escape ramp climbs into deep gravel or sand to bring a vehicle with failed brakes to a halt, so no one should stop or park in it.
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14. A steady green downward arrow is displayed above the lane you are in. What does it tell you?
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Answer A: You may drive in that lane
A green downward arrow means the lane beneath it is open for travel in your direction.
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15. What happens to a Delaware electronic speed monitoring violation on the driver's record?
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Answer D: It is civil and stays off the operating record
A civil penalty imposed through a speed camera is not a criminal offense and is not made part of the operating record.
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16. What minimum term of imprisonment applies to a second Delaware DUI offense committed within ten years of the first?
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Answer C: 60 days
A second offense within ten years carries a minimum of sixty days imprisonment, and that minimum cannot ordinarily be suspended.
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17. Why should baggage be kept as low as possible on a motorcycle?
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Answer C: A high load raises the center of gravity and makes the machine unstable
Weight carried high changes the balance of the motorcycle and makes it feel top heavy in turns and in crosswinds.
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18. What point value does the Delaware point schedule assign to speeding 1 to 9 miles per hour over the posted limit?
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Answer B: 2
The Delaware schedule assigns two points to speeding of 1 to 9 miles per hour over the limit, the same value used for an unlisted moving violation.
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19. You are stopped at a red light ready to turn right when a person pushing a stroller steps into the crosswalk. What should you do?
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Answer A: Stay stopped until they have crossed your path
A turn on red gives way to every pedestrian in the crosswalk, and someone pushing a stroller has even less room to react.
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20. Which combination best reduces the chance of hydroplaning?
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Answer D: Good tread depth, correct tire pressure and lower speed in the rain
Tread channels water away, correct pressure keeps the tire's shape, and lower speed gives the tire time to push water aside. Hydroplaning can begin at surprisingly modest speeds.
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21. Your face shield develops a crack across the middle. What should you do?
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Answer D: Replace the shield, because a crack scatters light and can fail
A cracked shield distorts your view, scatters light badly at night and can break apart in an impact, so it should be replaced rather than repaired.
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22. What must a Delaware owner have before a vehicle registration can be issued or renewed?
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Answer C: An insurance policy meeting the state minimum requirements
No registration is issued or renewed unless the vehicle is covered by an insurance policy meeting the statutory requirements.
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23. Why is standing water across a road dangerous even when it looks shallow?
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Answer B: It can hide a washed out roadbed, a deep hole or a missing cover
You cannot see the surface under the water, and floods commonly wash the roadbed away or lift covers off drains.
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24. Blue pavement markings are used together with white markings at
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Answer D: parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities
Blue supplements the white markings of accessible parking spaces, which is the only assignment blue has on the pavement.
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25. Which is an early warning that fatigue is affecting your riding?
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Answer D: You miss turns and signs and have to think about routine actions
Fatigue shows up first as slower thinking and missed information, so treat lapses in attention as a signal to stop and rest.