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 […]

Delaware Speeding Laws

Delaware Speeding Laws THE FORCE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND “Smart Defense” by “The D Team” believes all occupants of a motor vehicle in motion should be aware of the consequences of violating ”NATURE’S LAW” herein known as “THE FORCE” — an object in motion (HUMAN MISSILE) remains in motion until “THE SECOND CRASH”! The “FIRST […]

White Pavement Line Markings on Delaware Roads

White Pavement Line Markings on Delaware Roads QUESTION: If it is WHITE then it belongs on the RIGHT — (true/false)? Previously in this chapter it was identified that decades ago the only color of pavement line markings were WHITE. However, by now you realize that YELLOW has joined WHITE pavement line markings in identifying such […]

Delaware U-Turn Laws

Delaware U-Turn Laws U’EES (U-TURN) § 4153. Limitations on turning around. (a) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from […]

Delaware Handicap Parking Laws For People With Disabilities

Delaware Handicap Parking Laws For People With Disabilities § 4183. Parking areas for vehicles being used by persons with disabilities. SUMMARY 1. The “…valid special license plate issued pursuant to § 2134 of this title on the rear of the vehicle, or that displays a valid parking placard issued pursuant to § 2135 of this […]

Delaware Laws Pertaining To Opening Vehicle Doors

Delaware Laws Pertaining To Opening Vehicle Doors § 4190. Opening and closing vehicle doors. No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic nor shall […]

Coasting On Delaware Roadways

Coasting On Delaware Roadways § 4187. Coasting prohibited. (a) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears or transmission of such vehicle in neutral. (b) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged. If […]

Backing Up On Delaware Roadways

Backing Up On Delaware Roadways § 4184. Limitations on backing. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic. QUESTION: Is it legal to drive your vehicle BACKWARDS on Delaware roadways? ANSWER: It depends! Read § 4184 above. If […]