Delaware Permit Practice Test

How to use this DE practice test

1. Take the 32 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Delaware Driver Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

DE practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable DE practice test with answer key

32 sample practice questions from the DE bank

Every question below comes from the Delaware question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. How should a driver respond to a flashing yellow arrow?

   1. Make the indicated movement only after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians
   2. Treat it as a mandatory full stop in every direction
   3. Turn without checking because opposing traffic must stop
   4. Wait for a red arrow before entering the intersection
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   Make the indicated movement only after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow allows the indicated movement after the driver yields to opposing traffic and pedestrians. Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

2. 2. A Delaware commercial motor vehicle driver has a BAC of .04. What first-offense disqualification applies?

   1. Five years from commercial driving
   2. 30 days from all driving
   3. One year from driving a commercial vehicle
   4. Lifetime disqualification on the first offense
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   One year from driving a commercial vehicle. Delaware disqualifies a commercial motor vehicle driver for one year when the BAC is . Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, BAC and implied consent

3. 3. What penalty does Delaware set for a first aggressive driving conviction?

   1. A warning letter only
   2. A $100 to $300 fine and a behavior modification course within 90 days
   3. A one-year revocation
   4. A $1,500 fine
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   A $100 to $300 fine and a behavior modification course within 90 days. Aggressive driving in Delaware means being convicted of three or more listed offenses, such as failure to yield, unsafe lane change, followi Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and serious speeding

4. 4. At a Delaware four-way stop, which vehicle goes first when vehicles arrive at different times?

   
   1. The vehicle with the largest engine
   2. The vehicle that reached the intersection first after stopping
   3. The vehicle turning left
   4. The vehicle arriving last
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   The vehicle that reached the intersection first after stopping. At a four-way stop, Delaware says the driver reaching the intersection first goes first, but only after coming to a complete stop. Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

5. 5. What share of Delaware fatal crashes in 2019 were impaired related, according to the manual?

   1. 5 percent
   2. 35 percent, compared with about 28 percent of fatalities nationally
   3. 75 percent
   4. 50 percent
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   35 percent, compared with about 28 percent of fatalities nationally. Nationally in 2019 alcohol was involved in about 28 percent of traffic fatalities, and in Delaware in 2019, 35 percent of fatal crashes were Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and serious speeding

6. 6. How many months of valid driving authority must a Delaware Level One permit holder complete before automatic Class D conversion?

   1. 12 months
   2. 6 months
   3. 3 months
   4. 24 months
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   12 months. A Delaware Level One Learner's Permit automatically converts to a Class D license after the holder completes a full 12 months of valid drivi Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

7. 7. At what ages may a Delaware applicant (without an IEP) apply for a GDL Level One Learner's Permit?

   1. At least 16 and less than 18
   2. At least 15 and less than 17
   3. At least 17 and less than 21
   4. Any age from 16 to 25
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   At least 16 and less than 18. Delaware's Level One Learner's Permit is for applicants at least 16 years old and less than 18. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

8. 8. Your wheels run off the pavement onto the shoulder. Before steering back onto the road, how slow should you be going?

   1. 35 mph or less
   2. 25 mph or less
   3. 5 mph or less
   4. 15 mph or less
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   15 mph or less. If you run off the pavement, do not panic or jam on the brakes. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings, vehicle emergencies and crashes

9. 9. During the first 12 months of Level One driving authority, how many nonfamily passengers may accompany the permit holder besides the adult supervisor?

   1. Two other passengers
   2. One other passenger
   3. No passengers at all
   4. As many passengers as the vehicle's seat belts allow
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   One other passenger. During the entire first 12 months, Delaware allows an adult supervisor and one other passenger. Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

10. 10. How does Delaware classify a third DUI offense occurring after two prior offenses?

    1. Civil offense only
    2. Class E felony
    3. Class C felony
    4. Class G felony
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    Class G felony. Delaware identifies a third DUI offense after two prior offenses as a Class G felony. Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: DUI penalties and underage laws

11. 11. You approach an intersection where people may cross but you see no painted crossing lines. What should you expect?

    1. People may still cross there, so stay alert for them at the intersection
    2. No one may cross where painted lines are missing from the roadway
    3. Only people with a push-button beacon may cross at that corner
    4. Drivers may treat the corner as having no crossing activity at all
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    People may still cross there, so stay alert for them at the intersection. Painting is not what creates every crossing place. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and roundabouts

12. 12. You stop at a crash where fuel may have spilled from a wrecked car. What should you do about its engine, and what should you avoid?

    1. Leave its engine running so the lights stay on
    2. Turn off its ignition and do not smoke near it
    3. Turn off its ignition and light a flare beside the fuel
    4. Let the engine idle but keep people away from the tailpipe
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    Turn off its ignition and do not smoke near it. At a crash scene, turn off the ignition of wrecked vehicles and do not smoke around them. Full explanation in Test 12

13. 13. A passenger tucks the shoulder belt under their arm because it rubs their neck. What is the problem?

    1. Nothing is wrong, as long as the lap part is still fastened
    2. It is fine for adults but not for teens
    3. It is only a problem on highways
    4. It can cause serious injury and is not proper belt use
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    It can cause serious injury and is not proper belt use. Putting the shoulder belt under your arm or behind you can result in serious injury. Full explanation in Test 13

14. 14. An overhead signal above a lane that changes direction during the day shows a red X over your lane. What does that display mean for you?

    1. You may enter if traffic in the lane is moving your direction
    2. You should leave the lane slowly after one more block of travel
    3. You cannot use the lane beneath that display at this time
    4. You may use the lane only for turning at the next corner
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    You cannot use the lane beneath that display at this time. Special lights over a reversible lane show which lanes are open to a driver at that moment. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and roundabouts

15. 15. Your vehicle breaks down on a highway outside a business or residence area. Where should it end up?

    1. On the paved part of the highway with flashers on
    2. In the nearest travel lane while you seek help
    3. Blocking part of the shoulder and part of the lane
    4. Off to the right as far as possible
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    Off to the right as far as possible. You must never park on the paved or traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless the vehicle is disabled and c Full explanation in Test 15

16. 16. At a signal, the green for through and right-turning traffic has ended, but the left-turn display is still green. What should the through traffic do?

    1. Continue straight since the left turn is still green
    2. Turn left along with the other drivers
    3. Prepare to stop, because only the left turn may continue
    4. Speed up to clear the intersection before the light changes
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    Prepare to stop, because only the left turn may continue. When the green for the through and right-turn movements has ended but the left turn continues to be green, the left-turning traffic may keep Full explanation in Test 16

17. 17. After driving through deep water, your brakes feel weak. How should you check whether braking action has returned to normal?

    1. Test them once after a full mile
    2. Test them only after reaching highway speed
    3. Test every 200 feet until braking feels normal again
    4. Wait for the brakes to dry on their own overnight
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    Test every 200 feet until braking feels normal again. Deep water can leave brakes pulling to one side or barely holding at all. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings, vehicle emergencies and crashes

18. 18. Late at night, the signal facing you at a crossroads is flashing yellow. How should you go through?

    1. Stop completely, then go when safe
    2. Slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution
    3. Treat it like a green light and keep your speed
    4. Wait for it to turn steady green
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    Slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

19. 19. You need to cross a divided highway. When is it safe to stop halfway across, in the median?

    1. Whenever traffic in the far lanes is too heavy to cross at once
    2. Never, even on a wide median
    3. Any time, as long as your hazard lights are on
    4. Only if the median is large enough for your whole vehicle
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    Only if the median is large enough for your whole vehicle. When you cross traffic you need a gap large enough to get all the way across. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance, trucks and motorcycles

20. 20. At a crossing with two tracks, a train has just passed in front of you. When should you start across?

    1. As soon as the last car clears the road
    2. When the train is well down the track
    3. Right away if the car ahead of you goes
    4. Once the bells pause for a moment
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    When the train is well down the track. At crossings with more than one track, wait until the passing train is well down the track before starting to cross. Full explanation in Test 20

21. 21. After stopping at a stop sign, which road users deserve an extra careful look?

    1. Only trucks with more than two axles
    2. Bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles
    3. Parked cars with their engines off
    4. Drivers who are still several blocks away
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    Bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles. When you come to a stop sign, make a complete stop, and before starting, yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approachi Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

22. 22. A pedestrian signal shows a steady DON'T WALK, and a person has not yet left the curb. What does the signal tell that person?

    1. Start crossing and finish as quickly as possible
    2. Cross only if no cars are turning
    3. Wait for cars to stop, then cross
    4. Do not start to cross the street at all
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    Do not start to cross the street at all. The steady DON'T WALK signal means that the pedestrian should not start to cross the street at all. Full explanation in Test 22

23. 23. Traffic is stopped just past a crosswalk, and you could creep forward and stop on it. What does Delaware say?

    1. You may stop on it if you have a green light
    2. You must not block the crosswalk
    3. You may stop on it if you use your turn signal
    4. You may stop on it if no one is crossing right now
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    You must not block the crosswalk. Delaware drivers must not drive through a pedestrian safety zone or block a crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

24. 24. A driver passing you on a two-lane road runs short of room as an oncoming car appears. What should you do?

    1. Speed up so the passing driver has to drop back
    2. Hold your speed; the mistake is not yours to fix
    3. Slow down and let the passing driver return to the lane
    4. Move left to block the pass
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    Slow down and let the passing driver return to the lane. If another driver makes a mistake, do not make it worse. Full explanation in Test 24

25. 25. A car with very bright headlights passes you at night, and for a moment you feel as though you cannot see. Why does this happen?

    1. Your eyes dry out from the cool night air blowing in
    2. Your pupils open too wide and let in too much light
    3. Your side vision switches off for several minutes
    4. Glare makes your pupils contract and they need time to readjust
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    Glare makes your pupils contract and they need time to readjust. The glare of oncoming headlights greatly increases the difficulty of night driving, especially for older drivers. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Seeing ahead and adjusting to conditions

26. 26. What is the meaning of the orange triangular emblem on a slow-moving vehicle?

    
    1. The vehicle is authorized to travel at highway speed
    2. The vehicle is warning approaching drivers that it is slow moving
    3. The vehicle is carrying hazardous material
    4. The vehicle is stopped and cannot be passed
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    The vehicle is warning approaching drivers that it is slow moving. The fluorescent reflective orange triangle identifies a slow-moving vehicle and warns approaching drivers to slow down immediately and proce Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: School buses, pedestrians and bicyclists

27. 27. Your Delaware signal is red and the NO TURN ON RED sign shown here is posted at the corner. What must you do?

    
    1. Wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or turning
    2. Turn right after a full stop if no traffic is coming
    3. Turn left onto a one-way street after a full stop
    4. Go straight once no cross traffic is visible
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    Wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or turning. Where the NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, Delaware requires you to wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or making turns. Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

28. 28. After six months on a Delaware Level One permit, a teen wants to drive alone at 10:30 p.m. When is that allowed?

    1. When going directly to or from church, work, or school activities on school property
    2. Whenever a parent gives permission by phone
    3. Any night on weekends
    4. Never, under any circumstances
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    When going directly to or from church, work, or school activities on school property. After the first six months, the permit holder may drive unsupervised from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: The Level One Learner's Permit and GDL rules

29. 29. What must Delaware drivers use when they intend to stop, turn, or change lanes?

    1. A horn without any signal
    2. Hazard lights only
    3. Headlights only
    4. A hand signal or turn signal
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    A hand signal or turn signal. Delaware requires drivers to communicate an intended stop, turn, or lane change with a hand signal or turn signal. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, seat belts, phones and insurance

30. 30. How can a Delaware driver be declared a habitual offender?

    1. Any two speeding tickets
    2. One DUI conviction
    3. Any combination of three listed serious offenses, such as DUI or reckless driving, in five years
    4. Five parking tickets in a year
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    Any combination of three listed serious offenses, such as DUI or reckless driving, in five years. Any combination of three listed offenses in a five year period, including DUI, driving without a license, driving during suspension, reckles Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and serious speeding

31. 31. What duty does a Delaware driver have when overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction?

    1. Assume the passing vehicle automatically has priority
    2. Force that vehicle onto the shoulder
    3. Sound the horn until it stops
    4. Yield to the vehicle being overtaken
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    Yield to the vehicle being overtaken. Delaware requires a driver overtaking a vehicle in the same direction to yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle slows or stops. Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

32. 32. A Delaware driver is convicted of driving 100 mph on a highway posted at 65. What suspension applies?

    1. One year
    2. Three months
    3. Six months
    4. No suspension because it is under 50 mph over
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    One year. Delaware imposes a one-year suspension for driving 50 mph or more over the posted limit or for driving 100 mph on a highway. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and serious speeding