2026 Delaware Permit Practice & DMV License Tests
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#1. Which of these is a safe driving practice?
Do not develop a fixed stare. Check your rear-view mirrors frequently, so you know the position of vehicles near you. You need to check more often when traffic is heavy. This is the only way you will know if someone is following too closely or coming up too fast and will give you time to do something about it.
#2. Turning your vehicle’s ignition to the lock position is dangerous while still in motion. Why is this?
Never turn your vehicle’s ignition to the lock position while it is still in motion. This will cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel, and you will lose control of your vehicle.
#3. If you see an accident ahead and need to make a sudden stop, you can warn drivers behind you by:
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. Never stop in a travel lane, unless necessary for safety or to obey a law.
#4. To back your vehicle safely, you should do all the following except:
You should not depend on your mirrors.
Place your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your rearview or side mirrors as you cannot see directly behind your vehicle.
This question asked what you should NOT do.
#5. If you are involved in an accident with a parked vehicle and are unable to find the owner, you must:
If you are involved in an accident with a parked vehicle, you must try to locate the owner. If you cannot, leave a note in a place where it can be seen with information on how the owner can reach you and the date and time of the accident.
#6. When you are fatigued, you:
When you are tired, you cannot drive as safely as when you are rested. You do not see as well, and you are not as alert as when you are rested. It takes you more time to make decisions and you do not always make good decisions. You can be more irritable and can get upset more easily.
Stop and rest. Never drive if you are sleepy.
#7. When are broken white lines used as pavement marking between lanes?
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.
#8. When crossing railroad tracks in heavy traffic, you:
Never start to cross if there is not room for your vehicle on the far side, or if you will have to stop on the tracks. Do not block the crossing. Wait until there is room for your vehicle on the far side.
#9. What is true about braking if you suddenly have a tire blowout while driving?
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.
#10. When driving in fog, you should:
Use your low beams when following another vehicle or when in heavy traffic. You should also use the low beams in fog or when it is snowing or raining hard. Light from high beams will reflect, causing glare and making it more difficult to see ahead. Some vehicles have fog lights that you also should use under these conditions.
Do not drive at any time with only your parking lights on.
#11. The blood alcohol level at which it is illegal for any person 21 years or older 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. However, a driver can be charged with driving under the influence if the BAC is under .08.
More stringent rules apply to those under 21 years of age and drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle.
#12. Can you drive straight ahead in a lane marked with a left-turn arrow and the word ONLY?
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.
#13. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk, you must:
Drivers should be alert for individuals and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are hearing impaired or have physical disabilities that require use of canes, crutches, walkers, guide dogs/service animals, wheelchairs, or motorized scooters. These individuals may have difficulty detecting oncoming traffic and may need extra time to cross the road.
You should always give blind persons the right-of-way, even if the traffic signals or other right-of-way rules are not in their favor.
#14. 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.
#15. Which lane should you use if traveling 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.
#16. During a traffic stop, an officer can search your vehicle on-scene:
Your vehicle may be searched on-scene if consent is provided to the officer to do so, if the officer believes he/she has probable cause to do so, or as part of an inventory assessment of a vehicle that is being towed.
#17. Regulatory road signs have what background:
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.
#18. What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?
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.
#19. When passing a truck, it is dangerous to:
When cars cut in too soon after passing, then abruptly slow down, truck drivers are forced to compensate with little time or room to spare. Because it takes longer to pass a large vehicle, you should maintain a consistent speed when passing, and be sure you can see the cab of the truck in your rear-view mirror before pulling in front.
Trying to beat a truck through a single-lane construction zone, for example, removes the truck driver’s cushion of safety and places you in danger.
#20. When entering a high-speed roadway from an entrance ramp, you should avoid driving to the end of the ramp and stop. Why is this?
Do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop or you will not have enough room to get up to the speed of traffic. Also, drivers behind you will not expect you to stop. If they are watching the traffic on the main road, you may be hit from the rear. If you must wait for space to enter a roadway, slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before you merge.
This question asked what you should not do.
#21. When are road pavements usually most hazardous during rainfall on a hot day?
If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes. Heat causes the oil in the asphalt to come to the surface. The road is more slippery until the oil is washed off.
#22. If you meet an aggressive driver on the road, it can be dangerous to:
Do NOT try to challenge an aggressive driver.
Delaware’s Law Enforcement Agencies is out in force to stop and ticket those individuals who carelessly endanger our lives every day. You can assist by:
- Remaining Calm
- Not Taking Traffic Problems Personally
- Avoiding Eye Contact with Aggressive Drivers
- Not Challenging Them
- Staying Away from Erratic Drivers
Additionally, you can help make Delaware’s roadways safer by reporting Aggressive Driving with your cellular phone. Get their tag number and report it. Call 911.
#23. After the first six months of valid level one learner's permit driving authority, you may drive alone:
After the first six months of valid level one learner’s permit driving authority, the permit holder may drive unsupervised between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The permit holder shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, text messager, or similar electronic device.
#24. A right turn against a red arrow is:
Delaware does not allow turning against a red arrow.
A full stop is required when a steady red arrow is displayed. You may not proceed in the direction of a steady red.
Note: This turn may be allowed in other states.
#25. What does this sign mean?
The keep left sign tells you to keep left of an obstruction, traffic island or divider. The other two signs indicate that the lane is for left turns only,
#26. The three-second rule is a way for you to determine:
There is an easy way to tell if you are following too closely. It is called the three-second rule, and it works at any speed. 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.
#27. You are entering a work zone. There is a temporary speed limit displayed. You must
Watch for and obey slower speeds limits. Fines for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone are doubled.
#28. What does this sign mean?
Playground area. Numerous children requiring caution.
#29. 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.
#30. What should you do when you see this sign?
Cross road. Another road crosses highway ahead. Be alert for cross traffic and regulatory signs or signals.
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.
