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Free Delaware DMV permit practice test online

Free Delaware permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles handbook.

The Delaware permit knowledge test has 32 questions; you need 26 correct (81%) to pass. That is above the median of 30 questions across the 50 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.

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171questions · 10 Delaware-specific
16topics
81%this state's pass mark

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Delaware DMV permit test facts

32
Questions
26 of 32
Correct to pass
81%
Passing score
16
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Delaware Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (official source).

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Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving15 reviewed questions · 5 on Delaware lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road11 reviewed questionsRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness12 reviewed questions · 2 on Delaware lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

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You must always stop for a Delaware school bus loading or unloading children from either direction, except when:

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  1. 1. You must always stop for a Delaware school bus loading or unloading children from either direction, except when:

    • AYou are late for work
    • You are on the opposite side of a highway having four or more lanes (then proceed slowly)
    • CYou are driving under 25 mph
    • DAmber lights are flashing

    Answer: You are on the opposite side of a highway having four or more lanes (then proceed slowly). The Delaware Driver Manual requires stopping before reaching any school bus from either direction when it is stopped to load or unload school children, except when you are on the opposite side of a highway having four or more lanes — even then proceed slowly.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Stopping For School Buses

  2. 2. Delaware parking rules prohibit parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • A5 feet
    • B10 feet
    • 15 feet
    • D20 feet

    Answer: 15 feet. The Delaware Driver Manual lists stopping and parking violations including within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Stopping And Parking Violations

  3. 3. Delaware law requires drivers to signal how far prior to their intended stop, turn, or lane change?

    • A500 feet
    • B100 feet
    • C200 feet
    • 300 feet

    Answer: 300 feet. The Delaware Driver Manual states you must signal 300 feet prior to your intended action, and that you must make a hand/arm or electrical directional signal continuously for at least 300 feet before turning.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Signaling

  4. 4. In Delaware, a BAC of which level (or any illicit or recreational drug) is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence?

    • A0.05% or greater
    • 0.08% or greater
    • C0.10% or greater
    • D0.02% or greater for all ages

    Answer: 0.08% or greater. The Delaware Driver Manual states a BAC of .08 or greater or the presence of any illicit or recreational drug is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Drinking And Blood Alcohol Concentration

  5. 5. Delaware’s zero-tolerance statute mandates a license revocation for underage drivers with a BAC of:

    • A0.05% or more
    • 0.02%
    • C0.10% or more
    • D0.08% or more only

    Answer: 0.02%. The Delaware Driver Manual states Delaware’s zero tolerance statute mandates a license revocation for underage drivers with a .02 BAC.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Zero Tolerance Law / Drinking And Blood Alcohol Concentration

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