DE Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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. What does a flashing beacon supplementing a warning sign do?

   1. It draws attention to the sign or indicates when its message applies
   2. It replaces the sign's message with a speed recommendation
   3. It authorizes drivers to ignore the sign after dark
   4. It marks a lane reserved for buses
   Show answer

   It draws attention to the sign or indicates when its message applies. A flashing beacon can emphasize a sign's critical message or show when the associated message applies. It does not erase the underlying sign, turn a warning into a recommendation, or create a bus lane. For example, a flashing indication may make a warning more noticeable or identify when a restriction is active. Treat the beacon as added emphasis and read the attached sign before proceeding.

2. 2. What do orange warning signs in a work zone alert drivers to?

   1. A pedestrian-only route through the zone
   2. A reserved lane for emergency vehicles
   3. Unusual or potentially hazardous conditions
   4. A mandatory stop at every work vehicle
   Show answer

   Unusual or potentially hazardous conditions. Orange work-zone warning signs alert drivers that conditions in or near the work area may be unusual or hazardous. The roadway may have lane closures, shifting traffic, rough pavement, equipment, workers, or stopped vehicles. A reserved emergency lane, a pedestrian-only route, and a required stop at every work vehicle are not what this warning means. Slow down, stay alert for changing patterns, follow signs and flaggers, and avoid sudden lane changes. Orange is the cue to expect an active work area where normal traffic flow may be altered.

3. 3. A standard Delaware driver license is generally issued for how long?

   1. Two years
   2. Four years
   3. Six years
   4. Eight years
   Show answer

   Eight years. Delaware driver licenses are generally issued for eight years. The manual lists exceptions involving immigration length of stay, hazmat holders, and Driving Privilege Card holders, so the printed expiration date remains important for an individual credential. Two, four, and six years are not the general term stated for a standard license. The eight-year period also appears in the application fee description, which is a useful memory cue. Check the card rather than assuming every applicant receives the standard term when an exception may apply.

4. 4. At a Delaware stop sign, where must the driver stop if a stop line is present?

   1. After entering the crosswalk
   2. At the stop line
   3. Past the intersection where visibility improves
   4. Only when another vehicle is approaching
   Show answer

   At the stop line. A stop line is the first listed stopping point at a Delaware stop sign. If there is no stop line, the driver stops at the crosswalk, and if neither exists, before entering the intersection. The crosswalk choice skips over a marked stop line and could place the vehicle too far forward. Waiting for another vehicle is also wrong because the sign controls the driver even when the road appears empty. The cue is to look for the nearest required stopping mark before checking whether movement can resume safely.

5. 5. What must a Delaware Driving Privilege Card applicant do before visiting the DMV?

   1. Nothing, walk in with a passport
   2. Schedule an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification for fingerprinting and pay a $72 fee
   3. Pass a road test first
   4. Pay $20 online
   Show answer

   Schedule an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification for fingerprinting and pay a $72 fee. Effective September 11, 2023, all eligible Driving Privilege Card applicants must schedule an appointment with the Delaware State Bureau of Identification to begin the process. SBI collects fingerprints, validates identification and collects a $72 fee, and provides a receipt to bring to the DMV along with original or certified required documents and a tax filing compliance certification from the Division of Revenue.

6. 6. A pedestrian has started crossing while the DON'T WALK signal is flashing. What should that pedestrian do?

   1. Finish crossing as rapidly as possible
   2. Turn around and wait in the roadway
   3. Start a new crossing from the curb
   4. Stop in the crosswalk until the signal changes
   Show answer

   Finish crossing as rapidly as possible. A flashing DON'T WALK signal means a pedestrian who has already entered the street should finish crossing as rapidly as possible. It does not direct that person to reverse course or stand still in the travel path. Someone who has not begun crossing should wait instead. Drivers must still watch the crosswalk and yield as required, because the signal does not make a person invisible. The practical cue is simple: flashing means complete an existing crossing, while steady DON'T WALK means do not begin one.

7. 7. On a Delaware two-lane roadway, what must you do when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle with warning lights?

   1. Proceed cautiously and reduce to a safe speed until completely past it
   2. Move into the opposite lane at any speed
   3. Stop in the travel lane and wait for a signal
   4. Maintain the posted speed if no worker is visible
   Show answer

   Proceed cautiously and reduce to a safe speed until completely past it. On a two-lane roadway, a lane change may be unsafe because of opposing traffic, so the required response is a cautious approach below the posted speed and a safe passage beyond the stopped vehicle. Moving into the opposite lane without checking creates a head-on risk, while keeping full speed ignores the protected roadside activity. A complete stop in the lane can create another hazard unless traffic conditions require it. Scan ahead for flashing lights, cones, flares, or hazard flashers, then ease off the accelerator before reaching the vehicle.

8. 8. At what point level may the Delaware DMV take administrative action against a driver?

   1. 4 or more points in one year
   2. 6 or more points in three years
   3. 8 or more points within a two year period
   4. 12 or more points in five years
   Show answer

   8 or more points within a two year period. The Division may take administrative action against a driver who acquires 8 or more points within two years; at 8 calculated points the DMV sends an advisory letter. Higher levels bring a required course at 12 points and mandatory suspensions starting at 14 points. The other choices use point totals and time windows that are not in the Delaware system. This point process does not apply to Commercial Driver License holders.

9. 9. How does Delaware count points from a violation that happened 18 months ago when deciding administrative action?

   1. At full value
   2. At half value
   3. At zero, because points expire after one year
   4. At double value
   Show answer

   At half value. For administrative action, points count at full value for the first 12 months from the date of the violation and at half value for the second 12 months. A violation 18 months old falls in the second year, so it counts at half value. Points do not drop to zero after one year, and they are never doubled. The points displayed on the driving record itself still show full value; the half value rule is only for calculating DMV action.

10. 10. If you need to change lanes near the merge warning shown here, when should you use your turn signal?

    
    1. Only after the front wheels cross the lane line
    2. Before starting the lane change
    3. After completing the lane change
    4. Only if the entering driver sounds a horn
    Show answer

    Before starting the lane change. Give nearby drivers notice before moving into another lane. A signal started after crossing the lane line arrives too late to communicate the movement in advance. Near merging traffic, another driver may be deciding whether to accelerate, slow, or join the same gap, so clear notice helps everyone anticipate the next movement. Signal first, check mirrors and the blind spot, and change position only when space is available. A turn signal communicates intent but does not reserve a gap.

11. 11. How long must a Delaware learner's permit holder wait after passing the knowledge exam before taking a Class D road exam?

    1. 15 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 90 days
    Show answer

    30 days. A Delaware Class D road exam becomes available 30 days after the applicant passes the knowledge exam. The 10-day interval applies to a motorcycle road exam, so it is an attractive but incorrect number for this Class D question. Fifteen and 90 days are not the stated waiting periods. The cue is the vehicle class: distinguish the 30-day Class D rule from the shorter motorcycle schedule.

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

    
    1. The driver has priority at the next intersection
    2. A special situation or hazard is ahead
    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. It does not grant priority over crossing traffic or promise that maintaining speed will be safe. Use the warning to look farther ahead and prepare for the control or hazard indicated by the symbol. A road closure would need its own traffic control. With this sign, early scanning and a controlled approach give you time to respond before reaching the next intersection.

13. 13. When may driving slowly enough to impede normal traffic be justified in Delaware?

    1. Whenever another driver could use the shoulder to pass
    2. Whenever the driver wants to read roadside advertisements
    3. When safety or compliance with the law requires it
    4. Only when a police vehicle is directly behind
    Show answer

    When safety or compliance with the law requires it. Unnecessarily holding up normal traffic by driving too slowly is prohibited, but safety and legal requirements can justify a slower pace. Poor visibility or a duty to yield may require reducing speed even when following drivers want to move faster. The possibility of a shoulder pass does not excuse obstructing traffic. Assess the actual road hazard or legal obligation, maintain a predictable position, and avoid using convenience or distraction as a reason to delay other vehicles.

14. 14. How many supervised driving hours must a Delaware Level One permit holder document during the first six months?

    1. 20 hours, including 2 at night
    2. 40 hours, including 5 at night
    3. 60 hours, including 20 at night
    4. 50 hours, including 10 at night
    Show answer

    50 hours, including 10 at night. During the first six months after a Level One permit is issued, the sponsor must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night. The lower totals in the other choices do not meet the manual's required log, and the 60 hour choice inflates both the overall and night figures. The certification goes to the Department of Education after the first six months or may be emailed to the listed address. A strong cue is to keep a detailed log from the first day, separating the required nighttime hours from the total.

15. 15. What should a driver do when a vehicle ahead is stopped to let a pedestrian cross the highway?

    1. Pass the stopped vehicle slowly on its left
    2. Move onto the shoulder to get around the vehicle
    3. Sound the horn until the pedestrian reaches the curb
    4. Wait and do not pass the vehicle stopped for the pedestrian
    Show answer

    Wait and do not pass the vehicle stopped for the pedestrian. A stopped vehicle may be yielding to a person who is crossing outside your view. Delaware prohibits passing that vehicle because going around it can put the pedestrian directly in your path. The horn is not a substitute for yielding, and the shoulder is not a safe bypass. Pause behind the stopped vehicle, watch for the pedestrian to clear the roadway, and continue only when the full crossing area is visible and safe.

16. 16. What does the crossbuck sign at a highway rail intersection mean?

    1. It has the same meaning as a yield sign, so yield to crossing trains
    2. It guarantees the tracks are clear
    3. It requires drivers to accelerate across the tracks
    4. It marks a school bus loading zone
    Show answer

    It has the same meaning as a yield sign, so yield to crossing trains. The white X-shaped railroad crossbuck carries the same meaning as a yield sign, so drivers must yield to crossing trains. It is not a guarantee that tracks are clear, and accelerating to beat a train is dangerous. A school bus loading zone is unrelated to the crossbuck. The cue is to scan and listen at every crossing, obey flashing lights or gates, and never enter unless there is room beyond the tracks for the entire vehicle.

17. 17. What changed about medical condition reporting for Delaware drivers in August 2024?

    1. Drivers must retest yearly
    2. Reporting became mandatory for all conditions
    3. Doctors must now report every patient
    4. The DMV no longer requires mandatory reporting, though practitioners are encouraged to report dangerous drivers
    Show answer

    The DMV no longer requires mandatory reporting, though practitioners are encouraged to report dangerous drivers. As of August 2024, the Delaware DMV no longer requires mandatory reporting of medical conditions, but licensed practitioners are encouraged to report patients who may pose a danger driving. The Division can still order a re examination under Section 2714, and a driver may voluntarily surrender a license for medical reasons and reinstate later with documentation from a treating physician.

18. 18. What is the Delaware fine for a first offense of underage possession or consumption of alcohol?

    1. $100
    2. $500 to $1,500
    3. $200 to $500
    4. $1,000
    Show answer

    $100. Anyone under 21 who possesses or consumes alcoholic liquor is fined $100 for a first offense and not less than $200 nor more than $500 for each later offense. The first and second violations are civil offenses, which may not appear on a certified criminal record. The $200 to $500 range applies to repeat offenses, and $500 to $1,500 is the court fine for a first DUI. The rule does not cover religious services or family members in a private home.

19. 19. While turning left in Delaware, which traffic must the turning driver yield to?

    
    1. No traffic, because a signal gives the turner priority
    2. Vehicles behind the turner only
    3. Vehicles approaching from the same direction after the turn
    4. Oncoming vehicles going straight ahead
    Show answer

    Oncoming vehicles going straight ahead. A left turn crosses the path of oncoming traffic, so Delaware requires the turning driver to yield to an oncoming vehicle going straight. Signaling announces an intention but does not transfer the right-of-way. Traffic behind the turner is not the central conflict described here, and a vehicle approaching after the turn is not automatically entitled to go first. The concrete cue is the opposing straight movement: wait for that vehicle to pass before completing the turn.

20. 20. 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
    Show answer

    One year from driving a commercial vehicle. Delaware disqualifies a commercial motor vehicle driver for one year when the BAC is .04 or more, or when the driver refuses the breath or blood test. The rule concerns operating a commercial vehicle, not an automatic ban from every kind of driving. Thirty days and five years are not the listed first-offense periods, and lifetime disqualification may be imposed for a second conviction. The cue is the lower .04 commercial threshold.