All 43 Delaware Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits Delaware's Graduated Driver License (Level One Learner's Permit) is for drivers who are:
Answer: At least 16 but under 18 (and have completed driver ed)
The GDL permit is for drivers 16 to under 18 who complete an approved driver education course.
A Delaware learner's permit is issued for:
Answer: 12 months
The learner's permit is issued for 12 months.
While learning to drive on a permit, you must be accompanied by:
Answer: A licensed driver qualified for that class of vehicle
You must be accompanied by a licensed driver qualified to drive that class of vehicle.
Under Level One restrictions, the permit holder must:
Answer: Keep the permit in possession, and all passengers must wear seat belts
Keep the permit on you; all passengers must be belted/secured.
Under Delaware's Level One permit, using a cell phone or texting while driving is:
Answer: Prohibited
Level One permit holders may not use a cell phone or text while driving.
To get a Delaware permit you must pass:
Answer: Eye screening and knowledge exams
You must pass the eye screening and knowledge exams (within 12 months of applying).
Delaware's GDL can also apply to drivers under 22 who:
Answer: Receive special-education services under an active IEP
Under-22 drivers with an active IEP receiving special-education services also qualify for the GDL.
To be licensed in Delaware you must pass a:
Answer: Vision (eye) screening
An eye screening is required.
While driving you must:
Answer: Carry your license/permit and show it on request
Carry and present your license/permit when asked.
To ride a motorcycle in Delaware you need:
Answer: A motorcycle endorsement
A motorcycle endorsement is required.
Points & Penalties In Delaware, speeding 1–9 mph over the posted limit adds how many points?
Answer: 2
1–9 over = 2 points.
Speeding 10–14 mph over the posted limit adds how many points?
Answer: 4
10–14 over = 4 points.
Speeding 15–19 mph over the posted limit adds how many points?
Answer: 5
15–19 over = 5 points.
Speeding 20 mph or more over the posted limit adds how many points?
Answer: 5 (doubled while in effect)
20+ over = 5 points (asterisked — enhanced).
A Delaware driver with too many points may be placed in the:
Answer: Problem Driver Program (behavioral/attitudinal course)
Excess points can place you in the Problem Driver Program with a required course.
Reinstating a Delaware license after a Problem Driver Program suspension costs:
Answer: $50.00
A $50 reinstatement fee applies.
If you are involved in a crash, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Delaware, an adult (21+) is DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: 0.08
Adults are DUI at 0.08.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
A Delaware driver under 21 is impaired-driving at a BAC of:
Answer: 0.02
Under-21 drivers are subject to a 0.02 limit.
A commercial driver in Delaware is DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: 0.04
Commercial drivers are DUI at 0.04.
The only thing that lowers your BAC is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
In Delaware you can be charged with DUI for impairment by:
Answer: Alcohol or drugs (including some medicines)
DUI covers alcohol and impairing drugs.
The safest choice if you'll be drinking is to:
Answer: Use a designated driver or ride
Plan a sober ride — never drive impaired.
Speed Limits & Speed Management You must not drive faster than is:
Answer: Reasonable and safe for conditions
Never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for conditions.
In a school zone you must:
Answer: Obey the lower posted school-zone limit
Obey the reduced school-zone limit.
A Delaware 'Express Highway' is:
Answer: A State or Interstate highway designed for through traffic
An express highway is a State/Interstate route designed for through traffic.
20 mph 40 mph 60 mph stopping distance grows with speed
As speed rises, stopping distance:
Answer: Increases sharply
Higher speed greatly increases stopping distance.
Sharing the Road Under Delaware's Move Over Law, for stopped emergency vehicles with lights you must:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, or slow down, for stopped emergency vehicles.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop until it passes
Pull right and stop until it passes.
When a school bus stops with red lights flashing on an undivided road, traffic:
Answer: In both directions must stop
Both directions stop for a stopped school bus on an undivided road.
Passing a stopped school bus in Delaware:
Answer: Adds points and carries penalties
Illegally passing a stopped school bus adds points and penalties.
Give a motorcycle:
Answer: A full lane
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
A 'bike box' at an intersection is:
Answer: A marked area letting bicyclists safely position ahead of traffic
A bike box lets cyclists position safely at the head of the lane to turn or proceed.
Signaling & Communication You should signal before turning for at least:
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and in low-visibility conditions.
A left arm extended straight out means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
Vehicle Equipment Delaware law requires:
Answer: Occupants to wear seat belts
Buckle up — Delaware's seat-belt law is enforced.
Delaware requires proper child restraints for:
Answer: Young children by age/weight/height
Young children must be in appropriate child restraints.
If your turn signals fail, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals until repaired
Use hand signals if your signals fail.
Replace tires when the tread is:
Answer: Worn too low to grip the road
Worn tread loses traction — replace low tires.
Safe Driving
Texting/hand-held phone use while driving in Delaware is:
Answer: Illegal and dangerous
Hand-held phone use/texting while driving is illegal and dangerous.
If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
Keeping a safe following distance helps you:
Answer: React to sudden stops without a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.