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Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Free practice questions for the Delaware driver’s permit knowledge test. Tap an answer to see if you are right and why.
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About the test
Questions
30
Correct to pass
24
Passing score
80%
Study from
Delaware Driver Manual
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
At what minimum age may a Delaware teen get a GDL Level One Learner’s Permit?
15, with a parent present
17, after a road test
16
14, for farm use
Correct answer: 16
The GDL Level One Learner’s Permit requires the applicant to be at least 16 and under 18 (or under 22 on an active IEP).
Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License
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Question 2
Delaware’s zero tolerance law mandates license revocation for underage drivers at what BAC?
.02
.08
.05
.10
Correct answer: .02
Delaware’s zero tolerance statute mandates license revocation for underage drivers with a .02 BAC.
Source: Section Two – Impaired Driving
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Question 3
What BAC is conclusive evidence of driving under the influence in Delaware?
.08 or greater
.05 or greater
.10 or greater only
.15 or greater
Correct answer: .08 or greater
A BAC of .08 or greater, or any illicit or recreational drug, is conclusive evidence of being under the influence.
Source: Section Two – Impaired Driving
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Question 4
When does Delaware law require headlights besides night?
Only during snowstorms, never in rain or fog
Only on highways with speed limits over 50 mph
Only inside tunnels and under long bridges
Visibility under 1,000 feet or wipers on
Correct answer: Visibility under 1,000 feet or wipers on
Headlights are required after sunset or before sunrise, whenever you can’t see beyond 1,000 feet, and when wipers are on.
Source: Section Three – Using Headlights
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Question 5
What is the Delaware speed limit in school zones?
15 mph
25 mph
30 mph
20 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Delaware limits: school zones 20 mph, business and residential 25 mph, two-lane roads 50 mph.
Source: Section Four – Speed
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Question 6
In Delaware, when is a left turn on red allowed?
Never, under any circumstances anywhere in the state
At any intersection at all, once you have fully stopped
Only when a green left arrow is lit for your lane
From a one-way street onto another one-way street after stopping
Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street after stopping
Left turns on red are permitted after a full stop from a one-way street onto another one-way street unless prohibited.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
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Question 7
Who has absolute right-of-way in Delaware?
Large trucks, since they cannot stop quickly
Buses carrying passengers on any road
Drivers going straight through any intersection
Pedestrians with a guide dog or white cane
Correct answer: Pedestrians with a guide dog or white cane
Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way; don’t use your horn.
Source: Section Four – Right-of-Way
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Question 8
Without lane markings, which lane should you turn from?
Any lane, as long as your turn signal is on
The lane farthest from the direction of the turn
The center lane only, to keep out of the way
The lane closest to where you want to go
Correct answer: The lane closest to where you want to go
Turn from the lane closest to the direction you want to go and into the lane closest to the one you came from.
Source: Section Four – General Rules
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Question 9
How much clearance must Delaware drivers give when passing a cyclist?
At least three feet
At least one foot
At least ten feet
No set amount
Correct answer: At least three feet
Motorists must leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist, and change lanes if the lane is too narrow.
Source: Section Four – Some Important Delaware Laws
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Question 10
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Delaware?
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 100 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
You must not stop or park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Section Four – Parking
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Question 11
When must a Delaware crash be reported to police?
Only if someone is killed in the crash itself
Only when total damage is over $10,000
Injury, death, or $500+ damage on a public highway
Never, if both drivers agree to settle privately
Correct answer: Injury, death, or $500+ damage on a public highway
Report immediately when the crash causes injury or death, or $500+ property damage on a public highway (or $1,000+ if a driver appears impaired).
Source: Section Five – Crashes
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Question 12
Should you turn the ignition to "lock" while the vehicle is moving?
Yes, it stops the car faster
Yes, especially during a skid
Only when driving on ice
No; the steering will lock
Correct answer: No; the steering will lock
Never turn the ignition to "lock" while moving; the steering will lock and you’ll lose control.
Source: Section Five – Vehicle Emergencies
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Question 13
On which Delaware roads may cyclists NOT ride?
Two-lane roads outside of towns
Limited access highways
City streets with traffic lights
Rural roads with no shoulders
Correct answer: Limited access highways
Cyclists have the right to use all Delaware roads except limited access highways.
Source: Section Four – Bicycles
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Question 14
Is the GDL program required for a first-time Delaware applicant aged 18 or older?
No, it is optional
Yes, always
Yes, until age 21
Only for drivers with tickets
Correct answer: No, it is optional
GDL participation is optional at 18 or older; those who opt out take the eye, knowledge and road exams at DMV with no sponsor.
Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License
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Question 15
Under Delaware’s zero tolerance law, how long is the first-offense revocation?
Two months
Two weeks
One year
Five years
Correct answer: Two months
Under 21 driving after drinking: revocation of two months first offense, 6–12 months for each subsequent one.
Source: Section Two – Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
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Question 16
Can a Delaware driver be charged with DUI with a BAC under .08?
No
Only if under 18
Yes
Only with a crash
Correct answer: Yes
A driver can be charged with driving under the influence even if the BAC is under .08.
Source: Section Two – Impaired Driving
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Question 17
How far before meeting another vehicle must you switch to low beams in Delaware?
100 feet
500 feet
1,000 feet
50 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Switch to low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle or when within 200 feet of the vehicle you follow.
Source: Section Three – Using Headlights
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Question 18
What is the Delaware speed limit in residential districts?
20 mph
30 mph
25 mph
35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Residential and business districts are 25 mph.
Source: Section Four – Speed
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Question 19
How should you treat a dark (unlit) traffic signal in Delaware?
Proceed through at your normal speed
Stop for at least one full minute
Slow down and prepare to yield
Honk and go, since lights are out
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to yield
If no lighted indication is visible, reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection.
Source: Section Four – Signals and Signs
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Question 20
At a Delaware 4-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who goes first?
The vehicle that is on the left
The bigger vehicle
The vehicle on the right
Whoever honks
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
The first to arrive goes first; if more than one arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
Source: Section Four – Right-of-Way
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Practice by topic
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 23
Right-of-Way
Questions: 21
Speed Limits
Questions: 12
Turning
Questions: 7
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 13
Parking
Questions: 13
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 20
Safe Driving
Questions: 48
Emergencies
Questions: 11
Sharing the Road
Questions: 14
Licensing
Questions: 60
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 11
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 7
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?
The Delaware knowledge test has 30 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Delaware permit test?
You need at least 24 correct answers out of 30 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
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No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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