2026 Delaware Permit Practice & DMV License Tests
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#1. If you face a solid yellow arrow in a left turn lane, you should:
The yellow arrow means that the signal is changing. The protection of a green arrow is ending and if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic. If you are too close to stop safely or already within the intersection, continue thru the intersection with care.
The yellow arrow signal may be followed by a red signal or a green signal.
#2. At a railroad crossing, you must give trains the right-of-way:
A white, X-shaped sign or crossbuck is located at railroad crossings. This sign has the same meaning as a yield sign. You must yield to crossing trains. Never try to beat a train across the tracks.
#3. If you cancel your liability insurance for any reason, you must first:
Owners cancelling insurance for any reason must first surrender their valid license plate to the DMV. Failure to surrender a valid license plate prior to insurance cancellation will result in fines.
#4. You should cross a solid white line between lanes only:
Multiple lanes of travel in the same direction are separated by white lane markings.
A dashed (broken) white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you are discouraged from changing lanes.
Double solid white lines prohibit lane changing.
Solid white lines are also used along the side of the road show you where the outside edge of the travel lane is located.
#5. You must use your headlights:
Besides helping you to see at night, headlights help other people see you. Turn on your headlights:
- when driving after sunset or before sunrise
- any time you use your windshield wipers due to weather
- during fog, smoke, rain, and snow
- any other time you cannot see beyond 1,000 feet
- when driving away from a rising or setting sun
#6. What does this sign mean?
Playground area. Numerous children requiring caution.
#7. When you park on a hill headed downhill, and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Parking on Hill:
- When headed downhill you must turn your front wheels toward curb or edge of road.
- When headed uphill, and there is a curb, you must turn your front wheels away from curb and bring near-side front wheel into contact with curb.
- When headed uphill and there is no curb, you must turn your front wheels toward edge of highway. It is also wise to leave your vehicle in gear.
#8. Hydroplaning occurs:
When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph. However, as you go faster, your tires will start to ride upon the water, like water skis. This is called hydroplaning. In a heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road at about 50 mph. Bald or badly worn tires will lose traction at much lower speeds. The best way to keep from hydroplaning is to slow down in the rain or when the road is wet.
#9. Which car or cars are not driving in the truck's blind spots?
The red (B) car is not driving in a typical blind spot.
Marked areas are the driver’s blind spots or no-zones. Study the illustration in the driver manual.
Remember, the bigger a truck is, the bigger its blind spots. A blind spot might also exist immediately to the right and in front of the truck.
#10. Which lane is closed for traffic going straight ahead?
Although not common in Delaware, you may find some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double dashed yellow lines. Before you start driving in them, check to see which lanes you can use at that time. There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead. Special lights are often used.
A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it. A red X means you cannot.
A steady yellow X means that the use of the lane is changing, and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
#11. Emotions affect your driving. If you feel angry or excited, you should:
If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off. Take a short walk if necessary, but stay off the road until you have calmed down.
Remember, emotions can have a great effect on your driving safely. You may not be able to drive well if you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry, or depressed.
#12. What is the standard color of a general warning sign like this?
General warning signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. They warn you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
#13. When making a left turn, it is essential to:
To make a left turn, drive close to the center divider line or into the left turn lane. Avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. Signal as early as you can. Try and signal at least three seconds before you make your move, although Delaware law states you must signal for at least 300 feet before turning. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming vehicles going straight ahead.
#14. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it:
If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly to let those behind you know you are about to slow down.
#15. The three-second rule refers to:
The three-second rule refers to a following distance. There are situations where you need more space in front of your vehicle. In the following situations, you may need a four-second following distance to be safe:
- On slippery roads.
- When the driver behind you wants to pass.
- When following motorcycles.
- When following drivers who cannot see you.
- When you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer.
- When it is hard for you to see.
- When being followed closely.
- When following emergency vehicles.
- When approaching railroad crossings.
- When stopped on a hill or incline.
#16. How should you address a complaint against a law enforcement officer?
You should contact the officer’s agency via means determined by such agency. Most agencies have a website with contact information.
#17. What does this sign mean?
Sharp left turn. The road will make a sharp turn to the left. Reduce speed.
#18. When entering high-speed roadways, you should do the following except:
You should not insist on the right-of-way. Highway traffic must be given the right-of-way.
When you merge with traffic, try to enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. High-speed roadways generally have ramps to give you time to build up your speed. Use the ramp to reach the speed of other vehicles before you pull onto the road.
#19. Check tire air pressure with an air pressure gauge when:
Check your tire’s air pressure with an air pressure gauge when the tires are cold. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for the recommended pressure.
#20. Flashing Do Not Walk or Raised Hand lights mean that a pedestrian:
The flashing DON’T WALK signal means that if the pedestrian has started to cross the street, they should finish crossing as rapidly as possible. If they have not started to cross, they should not start. A driver must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian within a crosswalk, stopping if necessary.
#21. Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) indicate that bicyclists:
The shared lane marking may be used on some roadways to assist bicyclists in lateral positioning, to encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, to reduce the incidence of wrong way bicycling, and to inform all users that the lane may be legally used by both bicyclists and motor vehicles.
#22. You are over 21, have been drinking alcohol, and a police officer stops you. To be arrested and convicted of DUI, your BAC level:
In Delaware a BAC of .08 or greater or the presence of any drug is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence. However, a driver can be charged with driving under the influence if the BAC is under .08.
The impairment you exhibit at the time you are stopped may be enough to convict you of a DUI even without a BAC measurement.
#23. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Be sure no one is near the rear corners of your vehicle. Check quickly. Do not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than an instant. Traffic ahead of you could stop suddenly while you are checking traffic to the sides, rear, or over your shoulder.
#24. Who must file a report with the police after a collision with injuries?
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately report such accident to the police agency which has primary jurisdictional responsibility for the location in which the accident occurred:
1. When the accident results in injury or death to any person.
2. When the accident occurs on a public highway, and it results in property damage to an apparent extent of $500.00 or more.
3. When it appears that an accident involves a driver whose physical ability has been impaired as a result of alcohol or drug use, and it results in property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000.00 or more.
#25. Which is true about alcohol?
Alcohol is a major cause of fatal car accidents. Nationally in 2018, alcohol was involved in about 29% of fatalities. In Delaware, in 2018, 25% of fatal crashes were impaired related. If you drink alcohol, even a little your chances of being in a crash are much greater than if you did not drink any alcohol.
#26. If you have an out-of-state driver's license and become a Delaware resident, you must apply for a Delaware license:
60 days after the non-resident driver becomes a Delaware resident, they must apply for a Delaware driver license.
#27. The shape of a no U-turn sign is:
The no U-turn is an example of a square, red, and white regulatory sign. It means that you are not allowed to make a U-turn.
Remember, this is square red and white regulatory sign. It is not circular or round. The circular shape is used exclusively for railroad crossings.
#28. You are on a four-lane roadway without median separation. When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights that has stopped on the other side of the road, you should:
You must always stop before reaching any school bus from either direction when it is stopped to load or unload school children except when you are on the opposite side of a highway having four or more lanes, even then proceed slowly.
The overhead alternately flashing red lights and stop arm will be activated when the bus is stopped to pick up and discharge pupils. You must not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing, and the stop arm has been retracted, then proceed cautiously.
#29. A good piece of advice to avoid unnecessary braking when driving is to:
To be a good driver, you must know what is happening around your vehicle. You must look ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle. Scanning helps you to see problems ahead, vehicles and people that may be in the road by the time you reach them, signs warning of problems ahead, and signs giving you directions.
Drivers who look ahead, can slow down gradually, or change lanes and avoid unnecessary braking.
#30. On a country road at night, a vehicle with high beams comes toward you. What should you do?
If you meet a vehicle that does not dim its lights, look to the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded. Remember, it takes time for your eyes to adjust after meeting a vehicle at night.
Do not try to get back at other driver by keeping your headlights turned to the high-beam setting. If you do, both of you may be blinded.
Delaware DMV Permit Test – Quick Facts
| What You Should Know | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 30 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 24 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 10 days |
| This Practice Test | Number of questions on each practice test: | 30 |
|---|---|
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Each test is random | |
Delaware Class D written knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You must correctly answer at least 24 questions to pass the test.
The passing score on the Delaware knowledge test is 80 percent, slightly higher than it used to be. But don’t let this discourage you. Just remember to read the manual and take many practice tests until you feel comfortable with all the questions and answers.
Delaware Permit and Driver’s License Practice Tests
This practice test draws 30 random questions from an extensive database with questions and answers based on the information in the Delaware Driver Manual and official state tests.
After each question, you will see whether your answer is correct. If your answer is wrong, there is also a short explanation to help you learn faster and look up the corresponding item in the driver’s manual.
Remember that the practice test supplements the manual. You should not use it instead of the manual.
1 Always Start by Reading the Manual
Before taking practice tests for your Learner’s Permit or Operator’s License, we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the contents of the Delaware Driver Manual and read it carefully.
You can pick up a copy of the manual at a DE DMV office or download it online from www.dmv.de.gov .
It is easier to pass the exam if you know all the rules and laws described in the Driver Manual.
When studying the Delaware manual, you can use the practice tests to verify your progress and identify weak spots.
Don’t attempt the actual exam too soon. Aim for a full score on a few practice tests. It gives you a good margin for passing the actual knowledge examination.
Is the Delaware DMV Test Hard?
The difficulty is considered moderate. We are convinced you will pass after studying these free DE DMV practice test questions.
Most of our visitors do!
Learn more: How to Ace the Test
Who Must Take the Delaware Knowledge Test?
All new drivers who haven’t had a license before must pass the knowledge test.
You must apply for a new license to get a revoked Delaware driver’s license back. This means you must start all over by retaking all tests, including the written knowledge test.
The DMV also requires a new knowledge test after some suspensions.
The examiner may also ask for a new knowledge test when renewing an expired Delaware driver’s license.
The written knowledge test is always necessary when you move to Delaware and wish to transfer a driver’s license from a country other than the United States, U.S. Territories, Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France.
The DMV will waive the written knowledge test if you have a valid driver’s license from another state in the United States, Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France. But if your license has expired, the DMV examiner will usually ask you to take the test.
What’s on the Delaware Knowledge Test?
On the test, you must identify some highway signs only by their shape, color, or the symbols appearing on them. You must also understand the meaning of these and other highway signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings.
A second part of the test covers Delaware motor vehicle laws and general safety practices.
You should expect ten road sign questions and 20 questions about standard road rules, traffic laws, and safe driving practices.
There will also be two questions related to traffic stops by a law-enforcement officer, including some of the following:
Your constitutional and other legal rights during a traffic stop, including rights related to searches and seizures, to remain silent, and to an attorney.
Laws regarding questioning and detention by a law-enforcement officer.
The role of a law-enforcement officer in general and during a traffic stop and the procedures a law-enforcement officer must follow during a traffic stop.
How to interact with a law-enforcement officer during a traffic stop.
How and where to file a complaint against or compliment on behalf of a law enforcement officer.
Read more:
What Should You Do at a Traffic Stop by the Police?
DMV bases all questions on the information in the Delaware Driver Manual. You should study this manual carefully. The test will contain questions from all sections of the manual. Make sure you discuss anything unclear with a friend or a parent. It helps you learn faster.
Read more:
Is it the Same Questions on the Real Test?
What If I Fail the Knowledge Test?
If you fail any part of the driver’s examination test, you must wait at least ten days before the DMV will let you retake the test. Use this time to prepare yourself even better. Remember which questions you missed on the exam and read up on these areas.
Delaware Graduated Driver’s License Program
Like all other states in the USA, Delaware has adopted The Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program. Its purpose is to reduce the high accident and fatality rate among young drivers. In the GDL program, new drivers will get a supervised driving experience and reduced exposure to high-risk driving situations. The way toward a basic Delaware driver’s license has different steps.
Delaware has designed the program for new drivers under 18 years old. Participation is optional for any person who is 18 years or older. If opting out of the program, a new driver 18 years or older must pass the knowledge and road skills exam at DMV.
Delaware Level One Learner’s Permit
Requirements for the Delaware Learner’s Permit:
Be between 16 years and 18 years old.
You must be 16 to apply for a level one learner’s permit in Delaware. DMV issues the permit to applicants between 16 and 18 years old or up to 22 years old if they are part of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Passed a certified Delaware Driver Education Course.
You must pass a certified Delaware Driver Education Course before you apply. Present the Delaware Driver Education Certificate (Blue/White Certificate) as proof.
Provide necessary documents.
You must show proof of full name, birth date, and social security number. Unless you live at the same address as your sponsor (usually a parent or legal guardian), you must also show two proofs of your address in Delaware.
If you are under 18 years old, you must show a document that also has your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) name(s). You should bring an original U.S.-issued birth certificate or a certified copy. In the case of legal guardians, bring court documents in original.
Applicants 18 years or older may bring a passport, U.S. Citizen Identification Card or State/Province/Territory issued photo I.D. card. See full list .
In addition to documents that prove your identity and birth date, the DMV wants your social security number from your Social Security Card, W-2 tax form, SSA 1099 form, or a pay stub with your name and whole SSN.
Unless you are a minor who lives with your sponsor, you must also show two proofs of Delaware residency. You can achieve this by bringing utility bills, credit card statements, bank account records, employment records, rental agreements, etc.
Alien residents must show valid proof of legal presence in the United States, such as a Resident Alien Card or Temporary Resident Identification Card. See full list .
Application must be signed by a sponsor.
A sponsor is usually a parent, legal guardian, or court-appointed custodian. The sponsor must sign the application in the presence of a Division licensing employee.
Pay the license fee.
The fee for a license application in Delaware is currently $40.00
Pass a vision test.
