DE 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. When you pass three sets in a row at 81 percent or better, book the real test.

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

Printable DE practice test with answer key

All 32 questions, DE exam length

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 Delaware driver choose a speed when heavy rain makes the posted maximum unsafe?

   1. Slow to a speed reasonable for the conditions
   2. Keep the posted maximum unless a lower sign appears
   3. Maintain the maximum if the vehicle has new tires
   4. Match the fastest traffic in the same direction
   Show answer

   Slow to a speed reasonable for the conditions. Delaware requires a reasonable speed for the conditions even where a higher maximum is posted. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What general speed rule applies in Delaware even when a posted maximum is higher?

   1. Drive at the posted maximum whenever traffic is light
   2. Drive no faster than is reasonable under existing conditions
   3. Match the speed of the fastest nearby vehicle
   4. Use the posted maximum unless precipitation begins
   Show answer

   Drive no faster than is reasonable under existing conditions. Delaware requires a reasonable speed under existing conditions, so a posted number is not permission to drive that fast in every circumstanc Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What electronic-device restriction applies to a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit holder?

   1. Only texting is prohibited
   2. Use is allowed with a supervisor present
   3. The holder may not operate while using a cellular telephone or similar device
   4. Hands-free calls are required but permitted
   Show answer

   The holder may not operate while using a cellular telephone or similar device. The Level One restriction prohibits the permit holder from operating a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, text messaging device Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. When entering a Delaware traffic circle or rotary, to whom must the driver yield?

   1. Drivers already in the circle
   2. Only drivers entering from the right
   3. No one if the entering vehicle is signaling
   4. Pedestrians only, never circulating vehicles
   Show answer

   Drivers already in the circle. Delaware requires drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary to yield to drivers already in the circle. Full explanation in Test 1

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

   1. 3 months
   2. 6 months
   3. 12 months
   4. 24 months
   Show answer

   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 2

6. 6. A Delaware driver sees a pedestrian with a guide dog actively crossing. What action is required?

   1. Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross
   2. Proceed first if the dog has not stepped into the lane
   3. Sound the horn briefly to guide the pedestrian
   4. Stop only if a crossing guard is present
   Show answer

   Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross. A pedestrian using a guide dog has absolute right-of-way, so the driver must yield and prevent a conflict. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What speed limit does Delaware list for Route 1 and Interstate 495?

   1. 50 miles per hour
   2. 55 miles per hour
   3. 65 miles per hour
   4. 70 miles per hour
   Show answer

   65 miles per hour. Delaware's speed table lists 65 miles per hour for Route 1 and Interstate 495. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. What is the Delaware document fee on a mobile home?

   1. 5.25 percent
   2. 3.75 percent of the purchase price or NADA book value, whichever is greater
   3. A flat $25
   4. No document fee
   Show answer

   3.75 percent of the purchase price or NADA book value, whichever is greater. Delaware's document fee on most vehicles is calculated as 5. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. What DMV license loss does Delaware list for a seventh or greater DUI conviction?

   1. 12 months
   2. 24 months
   3. 60 months
   4. The remainder of the driver's lifetime
   Show answer

   60 months. A seventh or greater DUI conviction carries a 60-month loss of license by the Delaware DMV. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. When a Delaware driver passes a bicycle in a lane wide enough to share, what minimum clearance is required?

    1. One foot
    2. Two feet
    3. Three feet
    4. Six feet
    Show answer

    Three feet. Delaware sets a three-foot minimum when a vehicle passes a bicycle without changing lanes in an unusually wide travel lane. Full explanation in Test 3

11. 11. What action is required when you approach the red eight-sided sign shown here?

    1. Make a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection
    2. Slow down and continue if the cross street appears empty
    3. Stop only when another vehicle is approaching
    4. Yield without stopping unless a pedestrian is visible
    Show answer

    Make a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection. The red eight-sided sign is a stop sign, and Delaware requires a complete stop. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. Which maneuver is prohibited by the crossed U-shaped arrow sign shown here?

    1. Making a U-turn at that location
    2. Turning left at the intersection
    3. Passing a slower vehicle
    4. Driving straight through the intersection
    Show answer

    Making a U-turn at that location. The crossed U-shaped arrow bans a U-turn at the posted location. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. Where should a driver expect the X-shaped railroad sign shown here, and how should it be treated?

    1. At the tracks, as a yield sign requiring caution for trains
    2. At a hospital, as a prohibition on using the horn
    3. In a work zone, as an instruction to merge left
    4. At a school, as a command to stop for children
    Show answer

    At the tracks, as a yield sign requiring caution for trains. The white X-shaped crossbuck identifies the railroad crossing itself and carries the same meaning as a yield sign. Full explanation in Test 4

14. 14. What general message does a yellow warning sign like the one pictured convey?

    1. A special situation or hazard is ahead
    2. The driver has priority at the next intersection
    3. The same speed is safe throughout the next mile
    4. The road is closed to every motor vehicle
    Show answer

    A special situation or hazard is ahead. A yellow warning sign alerts drivers to a situation ahead that needs attention. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. A warning sign says the roadway is slippery when wet. What condition is especially hazardous?

    1. The first half hour of rain
    2. Only heavy rain after several hours
    3. Dry pavement immediately after sunrise
    4. Rain that begins after traffic has stopped
    Show answer

    The first half hour of rain. Delaware identifies the first half hour of rain as the most hazardous period for a roadway that is slippery when wet. Full explanation in Test 4

16. 16. What does the yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign require a driver to do?

    1. Obey the sign and look for double solid lines
    2. Pass immediately if the vehicle ahead is slow
    3. Use the shoulder to pass traffic safely
    4. Ignore the sign when the road ahead is clear
    Show answer

    Obey the sign and look for double solid lines. The yellow pennant marks a no-passing area, so the driver must obey it and check the pavement for the double solid lines that reinforce the Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What must a driver do when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle with warning lights?

    1. Make an appropriate lane change when possible, or reduce to a safe speed if changing lanes is unsafe
    2. Maintain speed and pass in the same lane without caution
    3. Stop beside the emergency vehicle and wait for its driver
    4. Use the shoulder to pass regardless of traffic
    Show answer

    Make an appropriate lane change when possible, or reduce to a safe speed if changing lanes is unsafe. For a stationary authorized emergency vehicle displaying warning lights, Delaware requires caution and a yield of right-of-way. Full explanation in Test 5

18. 18. At a Delaware yield sign, when may a driver proceed?

    1. After yielding and only when the movement can be made safely
    2. Immediately, because a yield sign never requires slowing
    3. Only after waiting for a green traffic signal
    4. After stopping for exactly ten seconds
    Show answer

    After yielding and only when the movement can be made safely. A yield sign requires the driver to give way to vehicles or pedestrians in or approaching the intersection, stopping if necessary. Full explanation in Test 5

19. 19. At an uncontrolled intersection, what right-of-way practice does Delaware recommend?

    1. Yield to vehicles coming from the right, while considering yielding to all vehicles for safety
    2. Always enter first if traveling on the wider road
    3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
    4. Assume the vehicle with greater speed goes first
    Show answer

    Yield to vehicles coming from the right, while considering yielding to all vehicles for safety. At an intersection without a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, Delaware says drivers should yield to vehicles coming from the right. Full explanation in Test 5

20. 20. What does a Delaware Driving Privilege Card cost, and how long is it valid?

    1. $40, valid for 8 years
    2. $20, valid for 4 years
    3. Free, valid for 1 year
    4. $72, valid for 2 years
    Show answer

    $20, valid for 4 years. The fee for the Driving Privilege Card is $20 and it is valid for 4 years. Full explanation in Test 5

21. 21. What should a driver do on seeing a steady yellow traffic signal?

    1. Prepare to stop, unless too close to stop safely
    2. Accelerate to beat the red signal
    3. Treat it exactly like a green signal
    4. Stop in the middle of the intersection
    Show answer

    Prepare to stop, unless too close to stop safely. A steady yellow means the signal is changing from green to red, so the driver should prepare to stop. Full explanation in Test 6

22. 22. How much more does a Delaware license renewal cost with a motorcycle endorsement?

    1. $50 more
    2. Nothing extra
    3. $12 more, and $10 more for a taxi endorsement
    4. $100 more
    Show answer

    $12 more, and $10 more for a taxi endorsement. Delaware licenses are issued for eight years, and if you have a motorcycle endorsement the renewal fee is increased by $12, while a taxi end Full explanation in Test 6

23. 23. 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
    Show answer

    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 6

24. 24. What must a driver do when an authorized emergency vehicle approaches using a siren or flashing lights?

    1. Yield and immediately drive to the right edge or curb clear of intersections
    2. Stop in the travel lane wherever the driver first hears the siren
    3. Turn left at the next intersection to get away from the vehicle
    4. Maintain speed until the emergency vehicle passes on its own
    Show answer

    Yield and immediately drive to the right edge or curb clear of intersections. Delaware requires every other vehicle to yield to an approaching authorized emergency vehicle using the listed warning equipment. Full explanation in Test 6

25. 25. What should a Delaware driver do before turning right or changing lanes?

    1. Use the turn signals before the maneuver
    2. Turn first and signal afterward
    3. Use hazard lights instead of a turn signal
    4. Signal only if another vehicle is beside you
    Show answer

    Use the turn signals before the maneuver. Delaware's driver guidance says to use turn signals before changing lanes or turning right. Full explanation in Test 7

26. 26. On a two-lane road, what must a driver do when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing?

    1. Stop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the red lights stop and the stop arm retracts
    2. Slow down and pass if no child is visible
    3. Stop only if traveling behind the bus
    4. Pass on the shoulder after checking mirrors
    Show answer

    Stop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the red lights stop and the stop arm retracts. On a road with fewer than four lanes, traffic in both directions must stop for the bus. Full explanation in Test 7

27. 27. Which highway sign shape is reserved for a stop sign in Delaware?

    1. An eight-sided shape
    2. A five-sided shape
    3. A round shape
    4. A diamond shape
    Show answer

    An eight-sided shape. The octagon is reserved for the stop sign, making the instruction recognizable even before the driver reads its words. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. How close to the curb or edge must a Delaware driver park parallel on a two-way highway?

    1. Within 12 inches
    2. Within 3 feet
    3. Within 24 inches only on a one-way street
    4. As far from the curb as the driver prefers
    Show answer

    Within 12 inches. Parallel parking on a two-way highway requires the vehicle to be parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or edge. Full explanation in Test 7

29. 29. On a multilane roadway, how long should you remain moved over while passing a stationary emergency vehicle?

    1. Until you are safely past the stopped vehicle
    2. Only until your front bumper reaches its rear bumper
    3. Only until the emergency lights disappear from your mirror
    4. Until you are directly alongside the stopped vehicle
    Show answer

    Until you are safely past the stopped vehicle. Moving over creates room around the roadside activity, and that separation should continue until you are safely past the stopped vehicle. Full explanation in Test 8

30. 30. If a police officer's instruction conflicts with a Delaware traffic signal, which instruction must a driver follow?

    1. The police officer's instruction
    2. The traffic signal because it is always controlling
    3. The direction of the nearest other driver
    4. The instruction shown on a parked vehicle
    Show answer

    The police officer's instruction. A police officer may direct traffic differently from a sign, signal, or pavement marking when conditions require it. Full explanation in Test 8

31. 31. A steady red light is displayed and no sign forbids it. When may a Delaware driver turn right?

    1. After a full stop, when the turn is safe
    2. Without stopping if no pedestrians are visible
    3. Only after waiting for a green arrow
    4. Before reaching the intersection to avoid the red light
    Show answer

    After a full stop, when the turn is safe. Delaware permits a right turn on red after the driver makes a full stop, checks for pedestrians and traffic, and confirms that the turn is s Full explanation in Test 8

32. 32. What should a Delaware motorcyclist remember about turn signals?

    1. They may not cancel automatically
    2. They always cancel after five seconds
    3. They work only when the motorcycle is stopped
    4. They should be replaced by hand signals in every turn
    Show answer

    They may not cancel automatically. Turn signals on most motorcycles are not automatically self-canceling, so a rider may forget to switch one off after completing a maneuver. Full explanation in Test 8