Delaware DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Delaware is known as the 'First State' partly because it was first to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Delaware also had one of the nation's first comprehensive seat belt laws. Which occupants must wear a seatbelt in Delaware today?

Accepted Answer

All occupants in the vehicle

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Only the driver

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Driver and front-seat passengers only

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Only passengers under age 18

Question 2

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

16

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14

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15

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15 and a half

Question 3

What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21+) in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 4

Under Delaware's zero tolerance law, the illegal BAC for drivers under 21 is:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00%

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 5

Under Delaware's GDL program, how many hours of supervised driving must a Level 1 permit holder complete before applying for a Level 2 license?

Accepted Answer

50 hours including 10 at night

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20 hours including 5 at night

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30 hours including 10 at night

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40 hours including 10 at night

Question 6

What is the default speed limit on most urban streets in Delaware when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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35 mph

Question 7

In Delaware, what does the GDL nighttime restriction require for Level 2 (restricted) license holders under 18?

Accepted Answer

No driving between 10 PM and 6 AM

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No nighttime restriction applies

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No driving between midnight and 5 AM

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No driving after 9 PM

Question 8

What must you do when a school bus stops on a two-lane Delaware road and activates its flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions at least 20 feet from the bus until lights stop flashing

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Stop only if driving behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed

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Yield only when children are visible crossing

Question 9

What is the speed limit in a Delaware school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

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10 mph

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15 mph

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25 mph

Question 10

You are driving on a Delaware highway and see an emergency vehicle stopped with flashing lights. What does the Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safe; if not, slow to a safe speed

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Slow to 25 mph and maintain your lane

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Stop completely until the vehicle moves

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Only move over for police — not tow trucks or utility vehicles

Question 11

What is the maximum speed limit on Delaware interstates?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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55 mph

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60 mph

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70 mph

Question 12

In Delaware, what does a flashing yellow light mean at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

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Stop completely and yield before proceeding

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The signal is broken — treat it as a 4-way stop

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Do not enter the intersection under any circumstances

Question 13

On a two-lane Delaware road, a solid yellow line is on your side of the center. You want to pass the vehicle ahead. You may:

Accepted Answer

Not pass — the solid yellow on your side prohibits crossing the center line

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Pass if you can do so in under 5 seconds

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Pass only if the other car is going more than 10 mph under the limit

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Pass only if you first signal for 100 feet

Question 14

Under Delaware's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a DUI stop results in:

Accepted Answer

A 1-year license revocation for first refusal

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No penalty — refusal is a constitutional right

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Only a fine with no license action

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A warning only on the first offense

Question 15

What is the minimum following distance recommended in Delaware for normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 16

Can you turn right on a red light in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it

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No, right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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Yes, without stopping if no pedestrians are visible

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Only on non-school days between 7 AM and 9 PM

Question 17

A driver in Delaware is approaching a yield sign. What is required?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to traffic; stop only if necessary

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Stop completely regardless of traffic

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Maintain speed and merge when safe

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Flash headlights to signal your presence

Question 18

You are stopped at a Delaware intersection on a red light. The light turns green, but a large truck is still in the intersection. You should:

Accepted Answer

Wait for the intersection to clear completely before entering

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Honk to alert the truck and proceed — you have a green

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Flash your headlights and move forward

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Change lanes to go around the truck

Question 19

What is the correct action when you see a pedestrian with a visual impairment (white cane or guide dog) at a crosswalk in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and yield the roadway until the pedestrian has crossed safely

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Slow to 10 mph and pass carefully

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Honk to alert the pedestrian you are there

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Yield only if the pedestrian is in your direct lane

Question 20

What does the shape and color of a warning sign in Delaware indicate?

Accepted Answer

Yellow diamond — potential hazard ahead

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Red octagon — stop required

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White rectangle — regulatory rule

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Orange rectangle — construction zone

Question 1 of 20

Delaware is known as the 'First State' partly because it was first to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Delaware also had one of the nation's first comprehensive seat belt laws. Which occupants must wear a seatbelt in Delaware today?