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
10. Test 10

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. What must a driver do while proceeding in the direction of a steady green arrow?

   1. Yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection
   2. Ignore people in the crosswalk because the arrow grants absolute priority
   3. Wait for the arrow to become a circular green signal
   4. Back away from the intersection before turning
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   Yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection. A steady green arrow permits movement in the arrow's direction, but Delaware still requires the driver to yield to all pedestrians and vehic Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. How should you respond to the yellow warning sign shown here as you approach the intersection?

   
   1. Stop immediately beside the warning sign in every case
   2. Maintain speed until a driver behind you brakes
   3. Accelerate to reach the intersection before traffic stops
   4. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
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   Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Yellow warning signs call for a slower, alert approach and readiness to stop when needed. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. During a supervised Delaware GDL drive, who may sit in the front seat?

   1. Any belted passenger
   2. The supervisor or any passenger over 18
   3. Only the supervising driver, next to the permit holder
   4. A sibling under 16 if the supervisor sits behind
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   Only the supervising driver, next to the permit holder. The supervising driver must be seated beside the permit holder in the front seat while the vehicle is moving, and no one other than the supe Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. What happens when a payment to the Delaware DMV is returned as uncollectible?

   1. Nothing, the transaction is voided
   2. A $100 fine
   3. Immediate arrest
   4. A $25 penalty fee, and suspension of the license or registration if not paid within 10 days
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   A $25 penalty fee, and suspension of the license or registration if not paid within 10 days. If you present an uncollectible check or a returned card payment, a penalty fee of up to $25 is charged, and if the original amount plus the Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. If this red rectangular WRONG WAY sign faces you, what should you do?

   
   1. Do not enter or continue onto the street
   2. Continue slowly because the road is one way
   3. Move into the left lane and proceed
   4. Park along the curb until traffic clears
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   Do not enter or continue onto the street. A WRONG WAY message means the roadway is not a lawful direction of travel for you. Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. 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

7. 7. 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

8. 8. What commercial driving disqualification applies to a CDL holder convicted of DUI while driving a non-commercial vehicle for the first time?

   1. Thirty days
   2. One year
   3. Six months
   4. Lifetime disqualification for the first conviction
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   One year. A DUI conviction in a personal vehicle can cost a CDL holder commercial driving privileges for one year. Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. What does the square red and white sign shown here tell a driver?

   
   1. Traffic must turn around only after sunset
   2. Parking is prohibited on the next block
   3. The road ends ahead but entry is allowed
   4. Do not enter the marked street
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   Do not enter the marked street. The sign prohibits entry into the street it marks. Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. 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
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    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. Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What speed should a driver use when approaching a Delaware roundabout?

    1. Exactly 5 mph in every roundabout
    2. The posted highway speed until entering the circle
    3. About 10 to 15 mph after staying right of the splitter island
    4. At least 25 mph to keep traffic moving
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    About 10 to 15 mph after staying right of the splitter island. The Delaware roundabout procedure calls for staying to the right of the splitter island and slowing to 10 to 15 mph on approach. Full explanation in Test 1

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

    
    1. Driving straight through the intersection
    2. Turning left at the intersection
    3. Passing a slower vehicle
    4. Making a U-turn at that location
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    Making a U-turn at that location. The crossed U-shaped arrow bans a U-turn at the posted location. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. For a third Delaware DUI offense with a BAC of .20 or greater, how long is the DMV license loss?

    1. 24 months
    2. 30 months
    3. 60 months
    4. 36 months
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    36 months. For a third DUI offense, the DMV license loss is 24 months for a BAC under .15 or drugs, 30 months for a BAC between .15 and . Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. What must Delaware GDL passengers do while the vehicle is in motion?

    1. Wear a safety belt or use a child safety seat or booster seat
    2. Remain in the back seat without restraint
    3. Wear a belt only on highways
    4. Use a booster seat only when the permit holder is under 16
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    Wear a safety belt or use a child safety seat or booster seat. During Level One GDL driving, the permit holder and all passengers must wear a safety belt or be secured in a child safety seat or booster s Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. 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

16. 16. How should a Delaware driver use an advisory speed sign posted before a curve?

    1. Use it as permission to exceed the posted limit by that amount
    2. Treat it as a warning that conditions may make a higher speed unsafe
    3. Ignore it unless a police officer is visible
    4. Stop in the travel lane before entering the curve
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    Treat it as a warning that conditions may make a higher speed unsafe. An advisory speed sign warns that conditions on a portion of highway may make it unsafe to drive faster. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. A Delaware GDL permit holder needs a supervisor for a practice drive. Which adult qualifies (assuming sponsor approval)?

    1. A 21-year-old with a Class D license for 3 years
    2. A 22-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years
    3. A 30-year-old with a Class D license for 2 years
    4. A 25-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years
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    A 25-year-old with a Class D license for 5 years. For GDL driving, the supervisor must be a properly licensed parent, guardian, or sponsor-approved licensed driver who is at least 25 years o Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. Which movement is forbidden by the crossed left-pointing arrow sign shown here?

    
    1. Proceeding straight
    2. A U-turn
    3. A left turn
    4. Entering a designated parking space
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    A left turn. The symbol pictures a left-turn movement and the slash prohibits that movement. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. What minimum vision acuity must a Delaware license applicant demonstrate, with or without corrective lenses?

    1. 20/20 in both eyes without lenses
    2. 20/50 only during daylight hours
    3. 20/40 with or without glasses or contact lenses
    4. 20/70 with a signed physician waiver
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    20/40 with or without glasses or contact lenses. Delaware sets minimum acceptable vision at 20/40, and the standard may be met with glasses or contact lenses. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. 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
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    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. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. 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
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    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 1

22. 22. After a chemical-test refusal, what license consequence may Delaware impose under its implied-consent law?

    1. A permanent revocation for every first refusal
    2. A fixed 30-day warning with no license action
    3. A one- to two-year revocation depending on the driver's record and circumstances
    4. Only a vehicle registration suspension, never a license revocation
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    A one- to two-year revocation depending on the driver's record and circumstances. Delaware's implied-consent law allows the Division to revoke a driver's license or driving privilege for one to two years after a chemical-t Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. How long does a Delaware driver have to report an address change?

    1. One year
    2. 10 days
    3. 30 days, to both the Vehicle Registration and Driver License sections
    4. At the next renewal
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    30 days, to both the Vehicle Registration and Driver License sections. After changing your Delaware address, you have 30 days to notify both the Vehicle Registration and Driver License Sections of the Division o Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. 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

25. 25. How should a driver respond to a flashing yellow light at a Delaware intersection?

    1. Stop and remain stopped until a green light appears
    2. Slow down, become more aware, and proceed with caution
    3. Accelerate because cross traffic must stop
    4. Treat it as permission to ignore crossing traffic
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    Slow down, become more aware, and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light is a warning to reduce speed, increase awareness, and continue only after checking the intersection. Full explanation in Test 5

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

    
    1. In a work zone, as an instruction to merge left
    2. At a hospital, as a prohibition on using the horn
    3. At the tracks, as a yield sign requiring caution for trains
    4. At a school, as a command to stop for children
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    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 6

27. 27. What number identifies the exact location of a Delaware railroad grade crossing for emergency responders?

    1. The route shield number
    2. The vehicle registration number
    3. The DOT number on the crossing sign
    4. The driver's license number
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    The DOT number on the crossing sign. The blue emergency sign at a grade crossing includes a DOT number that identifies the crossing's physical location. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. 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 8

29. 29. Approximately how long will a Delaware road exam require the applicant to drive?

    1. About 10 minutes
    2. About 30 minutes
    3. About 60 minutes
    4. About 2 hours
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    About 30 minutes. The Delaware road exam requires the applicant to drive for approximately 30 minutes. Full explanation in Test 9

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

    1. Two years
    2. Four years
    3. Six years
    4. Eight years
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    Eight years. Delaware driver licenses are generally issued for eight years. Full explanation in Test 10

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

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

32. 32. At a Delaware intersection with no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, which vehicle should you yield to?

    1. A vehicle coming from your left
    2. A vehicle coming from your right
    3. Only a vehicle traveling faster than you
    4. No vehicle, because an uncontrolled intersection has no priority rule
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    A vehicle coming from your right. At an uncontrolled intersection, Delaware directs drivers to yield to vehicles coming from the right. Full explanation in Test 2