Vehicle Occupant Protection System
Vehicle Occupant Protection System QUESTION: What is free, can actually save money and has the potential save your life? ANSWER: Using your vehicle’s occupant protection system is absolutely FREE. It does not cost a single penny to buckle-up, but it could cost you money if the police officer sees you or your passenger(s) on Delaware […]
Rural Road Conditions in Delaware
Rural Road Conditions in Delaware COUNTRY DRIVING — a favorite of the FORCE! QUESTION: What type of lines (straight/curved) make the bend in the road identified by the sign pictured above? ANSWER: STRAIGHT LINES! But the road “CURVES” is generally what is said to challenge the STRAIGHT LINE answer. “The D Team” responds! It is […]
One-Way & Two-Way Roads – Passing and Lane Changing
One-Way & Two-Way Roads – Passing and Lane Changing Is North Van Buren Street in Wilmington in the picture above a one-way street or a two-way street? Easy answer — it is a two-way street. The DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW LINE is separating 2 single lanes of opposite direction traffic. The SOLID YELLOW LINE also indicates […]
Delaware Roads – Pavement Line Markings
Delaware Road Pavement Line Markings QUESTION: A single solid white line is identified in Delaware Law as meaning what? THE ANSWER: Delaware Law does not have any identification of the meaning of a solid white line. In fact, Delaware Law does not identify the meaning of any PAVEMENT LINE MARKINGS be it YELLOW or WHITE. […]
Following and Stopping Distance In Delaware
Following and Stopping Distance In Delaware A reading of Delaware Law below clearly identifies “THERE ARE NO ABSOLUTES” for determining a legal following distance. TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD § 4123. Following too closely. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely […]
Delaware Speed Laws and Signs
Delaware Speed Laws and Signs Which of the signs below is the most effective in warning motorists of a slower speed zone ahead? Picture #14-8 Picture #14-9 THE ANSWER: PICTURE #14-9! The sign that identifies the actual maximum speed limit ahead is a real benefit. DelDOT is in the process of replacing the original “REDUCED […]
Vehicle Air Bags
Did You Know? 1. Air Bags do not prevent rear window ejections. 2. Air Bags do not prevent side door ejections.
Yellow Pavement Line Markings on Delaware Roadways
Yellow Pavement Line Markings on Delaware Roadways QUESTION: The YELLOW pavement line marking is ALWAYS LEFT and NEVER RIGHT — (true/false)? Approximately 4 decades ago YELLOW pavement line markings began to appear on our roadway system. Prior to that time all roadway markings were WHITE. The major purpose for the YELLOW pavement line markings is […]
The Critical 2nd Look
The Critical 2nd Look Count the number of times the letter “F” appears in the below picture: Most individuals will come up with an answer between three and four times. THE CORRECT ANSWER: SIX (6). Often the three (3) F’s in the words “of” are missed. “The D Team” stands by the theory that human […]
Passing On The Shoulder Of The Road In Delaware
Passing On The Shoulder Of The Road In Delaware § 4117. When overtaking on the right is permitted. (c) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn, the vehicle approaching from the rear may pass on the right using the shoulder if necessary. Vehicle #1 in picture above has just […]