Delaware Driver Manual

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MESSAGE FOR DELAWARE DRIVERSPDF page 3
SECTION ONE – INTRODUCTION PagePDF page 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERPDF page 6
SECTION TWO – DRIVER LICENSE INFORMATIONPDF page 4
REGISTRATION, AND INSURANCEPDF page 59
SECTION FOUR – RULES OF THE ROADPDF page 8
SECTION FIVE – DRIVING SKILLS AND SAFETY TIPSPDF page 10
DefinitionsPDF page 13
INTRODUCTIONPDF page 11
On-line ServicesPDF page 13
Animal WelfarePDF page 14
CDL/DisqualificationPDF page 14
Driver LicensePDF page 14
Mailing Date of NoticePDF page 14
TRAILERS (YEARLY)PDF page 14
Document Fee (Minimum)PDF page 15
Environmental/AnimalPDF page 15
NotesPDF page 15
DRIVER LICENSE INFORMATIONPDF page 16
FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION STANDARDSPDF page 16
Exemptions From Holding A Delaware Driver LicensePDF page 17
SECTION TWOPDF page 56
Who May Not Be LicensedPDF page 18
Ineligible Immigration StatusPDF page 18
LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARDPDF page 18
Determine Legal Status/Authorized Length of StayPDF page 19
DHS or INSPDF page 20
Acceptable Identification Documents ListPDF page 20
Certified microfilm/copy of Driver’s License or ID CardPDF page 22
DRIVING PRIVILEGE CARD REQUIREMENTSPDF page 23
Foreign Adoption Requirements for MinorsPDF page 23
DPC Required Documents TablesPDF page 24
How Do I Get A Driving Privilege Card?PDF page 24
Country NamePDF page 26
Graduated Driver LicensePDF page 26
GDL: Level One Learner’s PermitPDF page 28
Eligibility for a Class D Operator’s LicensePDF page 29
Temporary Instruction Permit (Learner’s Permit)PDF page 29
Transfer Of Licenses From Other Jurisdictions Into DelawarePDF page 30
Exchange Student Licensing ProceduresPDF page 31
License RenewalPDF page 31
Permanent License RenewalPDF page 31
Restricted LicensePDF page 31
Address ChangePDF page 32
Forces of the National Guard. This designation isPDF page 32
Identification (ID) CardPDF page 32
Name ChangePDF page 32
Medical IndicatorPDF page 33
New Castle County OfficePDF page 33
Voter RegistrationPDF page 33
Mandatory Disclosure Of Social Security NumbersPDF page 34
Megan’s Law/Sex OffendersPDF page 34
Next of Kin RegistryPDF page 34
Organ And Tissue Donor ProgramPDF page 34
Delaware’s Good Samaritan Laws protectPDF page 35
TAT- Human TraffickingPDF page 35
Class D Operator’s LicensePDF page 36
Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL)PDF page 36
CDL Class B LicensePDF page 37
CDL Class C LicensePDF page 37
Class D & DPC Learner PermitPDF page 37
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)PDF page 37
NON - CDL Class B LicensePDF page 37
Temporary LicensePDF page 37
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Endorsement/LicensePDF page 38
Motorcycle EndorsementPDF page 38
Motorcycle Learner PermitPDF page 38
School Bus EndorsementPDF page 39
Taxi/Limo EndorsementPDF page 39
THE DRIVER EXAMINATIONPDF page 39
Vision ScreeningPDF page 39
Highway Sign And Signal TestPDF page 40
Road TestPDF page 40
Rules Of The Road TestPDF page 40
Georgetown, DEPDF page 41
Motor Vehicle To Be Driven During Road TestPDF page 41
Preparation For The Driver ExaminationPDF page 42
Self-Reporting Of Medical ConditionsPDF page 42
Special ExaminationsPDF page 42
When You Must Be Accompanied By A Licensed DriverPDF page 42
LICENSE REVOCATION AND SUSPENSIONPDF page 43
Mandatory RevocationsPDF page 43
Medical Review/Medical SuspensionPDF page 43
Medical SurrenderPDF page 43
Habitual Offender RevocationPDF page 44
Suspension Of A Driver LicensePDF page 44
Child Support DelinquencyPDF page 45
DRIVER PROGRAMPDF page 45
Disregarding Stop Sign or Red Light 3PDF page 46
PointsPDF page 47
Violation PointsPDF page 46
Occupational LicensePDF page 47
Point CreditPDF page 47
Serious Speeding ViolationsPDF page 47
Aggressive DrivingPDF page 48
Approved Behavioral Modification/Attitudinal-Driving CoursesPDF page 48
Defensive Driving CoursesPDF page 48
Drinking And DrivingPDF page 132
Driving During Suspension Or RevocationPDF page 48
Drinking And Blood Alcohol ConcentrationPDF page 49
Crash RiskPDF page 51
If You Drink, When Can You DrivePDF page 51
Distracted DrivingPDF page 52
Drugs Combined With AlcoholPDF page 51
Drowsy DrivingPDF page 52
Driving Under The Influence (DUI)PDF page 53
Implied Consent LawPDF page 53
Underage Consumption Or PossessionPDF page 53
Zero Tolerance LawPDF page 53
Delaware Specific Penalties And ProceduresPDF page 54
DUI Penalties For Fourth OffensePDF page 56
DUI Penalties For Second OffensePDF page 56
DUI Penalties For Sixth OffensePDF page 56
DUI Penalties For Third OffensePDF page 56
Ignition Interlock Device Program (IID)PDF page 58
Required EquipmentPDF page 60
Additional EquipmentPDF page 60
Prohibited EquipmentPDF page 60
SECTION THREEPDF page 65
Using HeadlightsPDF page 61
HOW TO TITLE/REGISTER YOUR VEHICLEPDF page 62
Using Safety Belts And Child RestrainsPDF page 62
Renewing RegistrationPDF page 66
Change Of AddressPDF page 66
Change Of NamePDF page 66
Out-Of-State InspectionsPDF page 66
Responsibility Of OwnerPDF page 66
Red Light Reinforcement ProgramPDF page 67
Remember The Four RulesPDF page 67
Right-Of-WayPDF page 86
Steady Red LightPDF page 67
ArrowsPDF page 68
Flashing Yellow LightPDF page 68
Steady Green LightPDF page 68
Flashing Red ArrowPDF page 69
Steady Green ArrowPDF page 69
Pedestrian SignalsPDF page 70
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)PDF page 71
High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)PDF page 71
Rectangular Rapid Flashing BeaconPDF page 72
Bicycle SignalsPDF page 72
Highway SignsPDF page 72
Regulatory SignsPDF page 72
Other Warning SignsPDF page 73
SECTION FOURPDF page 100
Warning SignsPDF page 77
Beacons Supplementing SignsPDF page 76
Guide SignsPDF page 76
WORK ZONESPDF page 76
When Approaching Or Driving Through A Work ZonePDF page 77
Cell Phone/Hand-Held Electronic Device Use While DrivingPDF page 78
FlaggersPDF page 78
Guiding Or Channelizing DevicesPDF page 78
Overtaking (Passing) Other VehiclesPDF page 79
Approaching Stationary Emergency VehiclesPDF page 80
Responding To Approaching Emergency VehiclesPDF page 80
TRAFFIC CONTROL LAWSPDF page 80
Emergency Notification System (ENS)PDF page 81
General LawsPDF page 81
Highway–Rail Intersection Signs And SignalsPDF page 82
Pavement MarkingsPDF page 82
Reserved LanesPDF page 83
Reversible LanesPDF page 83
RoundaboutsPDF page 83
How to use a Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI)PDF page 84
How to Use a RoundaboutPDF page 84
General RulesPDF page 86
Shared Center LanePDF page 85
Identification of ViolatorsPDF page 87
Red LightsPDF page 87
Yellow LightsPDF page 87
Lights FlashingPDF page 88
General Parking RulesPDF page 90
Stopping And Parking ViolationsPDF page 90
General Speed RestrictionPDF page 91
Place Speed LimitPDF page 91
Speed LimitsPDF page 125
Minimum SpeedPDF page 92
OTHER HIGHWAY USERSPDF page 92
PedestriansPDF page 92
Speed SignsPDF page 92
Your Responsibility As A DriverPDF page 95
Who Must Yield To PedestriansPDF page 93
Your Responsibility As A PedestrianPDF page 93
Bicycle Friendly Delaware ActPDF page 94
BicyclesPDF page 94
Bike BoxPDF page 94
Two-Way Cycle TracksPDF page 95
Communicating)PDF page 96
Your Responsibility As An Adult CyclistPDF page 96
Your Responsibility As The Parent of A Youthful CyclistPDF page 96
Shared Lane MarkingPDF page 97
Sharing The Road With MotorcyclesPDF page 98
Stop SignsPDF page 97
Mopeds And TripedsPDF page 99
Motorcycle Operation And License EndorsementsPDF page 99
Off Highway VehiclesPDF page 99
And Construction EquipmentPDF page 100
Animal Riders And Animal DriversPDF page 100
Sharing The Road With A TruckPDF page 100
Who Must Not Use The HighwayPDF page 100
THE KEY TO SAFER HIGHWAYS: KNOW THE NO-ZONEPDF page 102
Backing CrashesPDF page 102
Reporting a Commercial Safety ViolationPDF page 102
BEFORE YOU DRIVEPDF page 103
Check The VehiclePDF page 104
Trip PlanningPDF page 103
Clean Glass SurfacesPDF page 105
SECTION FIVEPDF page 133
Secure Your LoadPDF page 105
Adjust Seat And MirrorsPDF page 106
Use Safety BeltsPDF page 106
Proper Restraint of ChildPDF page 108
Use Child Restraints (Car Seats)PDF page 107
Bad InformationPDF page 110
What to Do and Expect When Stopped by Law EnforcementPDF page 110
AcceleratingPDF page 111
StartingPDF page 111
SteeringPDF page 111
SpeedingPDF page 112
StoppingPDF page 112
BrakingPDF page 113
Seeing WellPDF page 114
ScanningPDF page 114
Using Your LightsPDF page 117
Letting Others Know You Are TherePDF page 118
Let Others Know What You Are DoingPDF page 120
ADJUSTING SPEEDPDF page 121
Adjusting To Road ConditionsPDF page 122
Adjusting To TrafficPDF page 122
NIGHT DRIVINGPDF page 123
DarknessPDF page 124
DRIVE DEFENSIVELYPDF page 124
Hills And CurvesPDF page 124
HOW WELL CAN YOU SEE?PDF page 124
Rain, Fog, Or SnowPDF page 124
SHARING SPACEPDF page 125
Sight Distance RulePDF page 125
Space AheadPDF page 126
Space BehindPDF page 127
Space To The SidePDF page 128
Space To Cross Or EnterPDF page 128
Space To MergePDF page 128
Space To PassPDF page 130
Space For Special SituationsPDF page 130
BE IN SHAPE TO DRIVEPDF page 131
VisionPDF page 132
FatiguePDF page 132
HearingPDF page 132
EmotionsPDF page 133
HealthPDF page 133
Brake FailurePDF page 134
Running Off The PavementPDF page 134
VEHICLE EMERGENCIESPDF page 134
FirePDF page 135
Headlight FailurePDF page 135
Tire BlowoutPDF page 135
AVOIDING COLLISIONSPDF page 136
Stalling On Railroad TracksPDF page 136
Turning QuicklyPDF page 136
With ABSPDF page 136
Without ABSPDF page 136
Dealing With SkidsPDF page 137
PROTECT YOURSELF IN COLLISIONSPDF page 137
At The Crash ScenePDF page 138
CRASHESPDF page 138
Hit From The FrontPDF page 138
Hit From The SidePDF page 138
If Someone Is InjuredPDF page 139
Reporting CrashesPDF page 139
Name Age Apparent Injuries? Yes/NoPDF page 140
Report an IssuePDF page 140
Street City State ZipPDF page 143
Street City State ZipPDF page 143
INDEXPDF page 146
Equipment (Vehicle)PDF page 148