2026 Delaware Permit Practice & DMV License Tests
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#1. Being tired while driving increases the risk of:
When you are tired, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash.
#2. If you are sitting in a large truck, is your view of the road better or worse than in a car?
Many drivers falsely assume that a trucker can see the road better because they sit twice as high as the driver of a car. Trucks have much larger blind spots on both sides of their vehicles than passenger vehicles. They also have deep blind spots directly behind them and a blind spot in front of the cab (see illustration in the driver manual).
#3. You may drive off the paved portion of the highway to pass another vehicle:
You may use the shoulder to pass left-turning vehicles on the right in Delaware. Other drivers will not expect you to be there so extreme care is required.
Remember, you may only pass left-turning vehicles on the right using the shoulder when necessary. You may not pass on the shoulder in any other situation. Passing on the shoulder is prohibited in most states.
#4. If you have 16 violation points on your driving record, it will result in a mandatory license suspension for:
16 points will result in a mandatory six-month license suspension.
To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavioral modification/attitudinal driving course within the previous two years, as of the time of reinstatement.
#5. Which of the following will help you steer straighter with less weaving?
Looking well down the road will help you to steer straighter with less weaving.
Look well down the road, not just at the road in front of your vehicle. Look for traffic situations where you will need to steer before you get to them. This way, you have time to steer smoothly and safely.
#6. 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.
#7. This sign means:
When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. Before starting you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection. Be careful to look for less visible vehicles such as bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
#8. 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.
#9. What does this road sign tell you?
Reduction of lanes. There will be fewer lanes ahead. Traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly. Right lane ends.
#10. You should not stop at the scene of an accident unless:
Do not stop at an accident unless you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived. Keep your attention on your driving and keep moving, watching for people who might be in or near the road.
#11. If your headlights let you see about 400 feet ahead at night, you should never drive faster than:
It is harder to see at night. You must be closer to an object to see it at night than during the day. You must be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead with your headlights. Your headlights will let you see about 400 feet ahead. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within this distance (about 50 mph).
#12. The road edge on the right side is marked by a:
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.
#13. In this situation (approaching the bicyclist from behind), you should:
Be patient when passing a bicyclist. Slow down and pass only when it is safe. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road. In this situation passing on the other half of the roadway is not allowed.
#14. You end up in a lane marked for turns only when you want to go straight through the intersection. What should you do?
Many streets have signs or pavement markings indicating a particular lane is to be used for a particular traffic movement. When a lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow, turning or proceeding straight ahead is allowed.
When a lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must go in the direction the arrow points – there is no option.
#15. When parking at a railroad crossing, you must keep the following distance from the crossing:
Unless otherwise posted, parking is not allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
#16. Almost half of all fatal crashes on Delaware roadways involve:
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.
#17. If your vehicle stalls in the path of an oncoming train, you should get away from the tracks and move in what direction?
Look both ways for trains. If none are coming, try to restart your vehicle. If it does not start, or you are not sure whether a train is coming, get out and move away from your vehicle.
If there is a train coming, get out and move away from the tracks. Get as far away as you can and run in the general direction the train is coming from, so that debris from the collision will not hit you.
#18. Any time you cannot see beyond 1,000 feet, you must:
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
#19. When you see this sign:
Merging traffic from right just ahead. You are approaching a point where other traffic lanes come together with your lane. Watch for traffic from that direction.
#20. White traffic signs display:
Regulatory signs tell you of laws and regulations for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations. These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red or black with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. Other black and white signs are used as route markers.
#21. What should you do when you see this sign?
Move or merge right.
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to direct drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead of them is closed. The arrow panel may also be used in a caution mode.
#22. When should you proceed straight ahead against a red light?
You must obey the instructions of a police officer even though they may be contrary to laws, signs, signals, and markings – such instructions are occasionally necessary to keep traffic moving safely. You must also obey instructions from flaggers and school crossing guards.
#23. The blood alcohol level at which it is illegal for any person under 21 years to drive is:
In Delaware a BAC of .08 or greater or the presence of any drug is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence. More stringent rules apply to those under 21 years of age. Delaware’s zero tolerance statute mandates a license revocation for underage drivers with a .02 BAC.
#24. You are driving on an interstate when you suddenly have a flat tire. What should you do?
If a tire suddenly goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if possible. Pull off the road in a safe place.
Remember, if one of your tires becomes flat or you have a blowout, you might lose control of your vehicle.
#25. A pedestrian crosses a street on a Don't Walk signal. The pedestrian is halfway across when your signal light changes to green. What should you do?
A driver must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian within a crosswalk, stopping if necessary.
#26. When asked by an officer at a traffic stop, a driver must:
At a traffic stop an individual must provide:
- his/her name and address
- an explanation as to why he/she is driving on the roadway
- where he/she is going
Similarly, passengers in a vehicle must also provide their information and/or exit the vehicle, if requested to do so by the officer.
#27. When you register a vehicle in Delaware, you must:
Proof of Liability Insurance must be submitted at the time of titling/registering a vehicle in Delaware.
#28. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle. Slowing will allow the pass to be completed sooner.
#29. This sign tells you:
Used to regulate traffic, this sign tells you the minimum speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted.
#30. When is it wrong to use your horn?
There are several other occasions when you should not use your horn. They include:
- Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way
- Apprising other drivers of an error
- Greeting a friend
- Around blind pedestrians or horses
This question asked when you should NOT use your horn.
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.
