Delaware DMV permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Delaware Driver Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, safe and defensive driving, emergencies, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Delaware DMV test has 32 questions and you need 26 right.
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Question 1What may a shared center lane be used for?
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A: Left turns (or permitted U-turns) by traffic from both directions. These center lanes are reserved for left turns (or U-turns where permitted) by vehicles traveling in both directions. Delaware Driver Manual: Shared Center Lane, page 87.
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Question 2How do interstate route markers look?
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B: A shield: red top with 'Interstate' in white and blue bottom with the route number. Interstate markers are shields with a red top quarter reading Interstate and a blue lower part with the number in white. Delaware Driver Manual: Guide Signs, page 78.
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Question 3Is a Delaware adult allowed to talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving?
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D: No; hand-held use and texting are banned—use a hands-free device. Delaware prohibits hand-held cell phone use and texting while driving; adults may talk using a hands-free device. Delaware Driver Manual: Cell Phone/Hand-Held Electronic Device Use While Driving, page 81.
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Question 4How should you treat bleeding at a crash scene?
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A: Apply direct pressure on the wound with your hand or a cloth. Apply pressure directly on the wound; even severe bleeding can almost always be stopped or slowed this way. Delaware Driver Manual: If Someone Is Injured, page 141.
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Question 5How wide are most truck trailers?
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A: 8.5 feet. Most trailers are 8.5 feet wide and can completely hide objects behind them. Delaware Driver Manual: Near A Truck – No-Zone, page 103.
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Question 6How long is a Delaware driver license normally issued for at renewal?
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D: Eight years. Driver licenses are issued for eight years, with some exceptions (immigration length of stay, hazmat, DPC). Delaware Driver Manual: License Renewal, page 32.
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Question 7How long does the Delaware DMV revoke a license for a fourth DUI conviction?
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C: 60 months. Fourth and later convictions: 60 months loss of license. Delaware Driver Manual: DUI Penalties For Fourth Offense, page 57.
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Question 8An overhead lane sign shows an arrow with the word ONLY over your lane. What must you do?
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C: Go in the direction the arrow points. When the word ONLY is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option. Delaware Driver Manual: Overhead Lane Signals, page 75.
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Question 9How should you report an aggressive driver in Delaware?
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D: Note the tag number and call 911. Stay calm, avoid eye contact and erratic drivers, and report aggressive driving: get their tag number and call 911. Delaware Driver Manual: Delaware's Law Enforcement Agencies (aggressive driving box), page 115.
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Question 10Should you give an injured person something to drink?
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A: No, not even water. Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water; cover them to keep them warm. Delaware Driver Manual: If Someone Is Injured, page 141.
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Question 11After passing a truck, when should you pull back in front of it?
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A: When you can see the front (cab) of the truck in your rear-view mirror. Move back only when you can see the front of the truck in your rear-view mirror; the driver may blink lights to signal it's clear. Delaware Driver Manual: Sharing The Road With A Truck: Passing, page 103.
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Question 12How early may you renew a Delaware Class D license before it expires?
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C: Any time in the 180 days (six months) before expiration. You may renew any time during the 180-day period before expiration; CDL holders no earlier than 30 days. Delaware Driver Manual: License Renewal, page 32.
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Question 13A juvenile violates Delaware's DUI law. Until when must the license be revoked by Family Court order?
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A: Until age 21. Family Court must order the DMV to revoke a juvenile's license until they are legally permitted to drink (21). Delaware Driver Manual: Law Pertaining To Juveniles Driving While Under The Influence, page 54.
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Question 14What does an 'HOV 3' sign mean?
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B: At least three people must be in the vehicle. HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles with more than one person; 'HOV 3' means at least three people. Delaware Driver Manual: Reserved Lanes, page 85.
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Question 15During a traffic stop at night in Delaware, what may the officer do?
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D: Direct a spotlight at your vehicle. Turn off the ignition and radio, keep hands on the wheel, and if it's nighttime the officer may direct a spotlight at your vehicle. Delaware Driver Manual: What to Do and Expect When Stopped by Law Enforcement, page 113.
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Question 16When must a Delaware crash on a public highway be reported to police because of property damage?
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C: When it causes apparent property damage of $500 or more. Report to police when there's injury or death, property damage of $500 or more on a public highway, or $1,000+ if a driver appears impaired. Delaware Driver Manual: Reporting Crashes, page 141.
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Question 17Must a Delaware driver stop for a pedestrian standing safely on the sidewalk at a crosswalk?
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A: No, you may proceed with caution; you must stop if the pedestrian is actively crossing. Stop if a pedestrian is actively crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk; you may proceed with caution if the pedestrian is standing safely on the sidewalk. Delaware Driver Manual: Pedestrians, page 94.
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Question 18What late fee applies if you renew your Delaware license after it expires?
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A: $10. A $10.00 late fee is charged if the renewal takes place after the expiration date. Delaware Driver Manual: License Renewal, page 32.
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Question 19Is it a defense to DUI in Delaware that you were legally entitled to use the drug?
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C: No. The fact that a person charged is or was legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense. Delaware Driver Manual: Driving Under The Influence (DUI), page 54.
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Question 20At a railroad crossing, what pavement markings may appear in advance?
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A: An X with the letters RR and a stop bar. Many highway-rail intersections have pavement markings: an X symbol with RR and a stop bar. Delaware Driver Manual: Highway–Rail Intersection Signs And Signals, page 84.
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Question 21How long may a person be detained during a Delaware investigation before being released or arrested?
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B: No more than two hours. A detention may not exceed two hours; then the person is released or arrested and charged. Delaware Driver Manual: Laws regarding questioning and detention by a law-enforcement officer, page 112.
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Question 22You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What should you do?
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B: Leave a note where it can be seen with how to reach you and the date and time. Try to find the owner; if you can't, leave a visible note with how the owner can reach you and the date and time of the crash. Delaware Driver Manual: Reporting Crashes, page 141.
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Question 23When walking at night along a Delaware road, what must pedestrians carry?
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B: A light or reflector. It is illegal to walk along any roadway at night without carrying a light or reflector. Delaware Driver Manual: Your Responsibility As A Pedestrian, page 95.
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Question 24Within how many days after a legal name change must you update your Delaware license in person?
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C: 30 days. Within 30 days after legally changing your name, you must appear in person at DMV. Delaware Driver Manual: Name Change, page 33.
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Question 25Under Delaware's Implied Consent Law, what may happen if you refuse a chemical test?
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A: Reasonable steps can be taken to test without consent, and your license may be revoked. If you refuse, reasonable steps can be taken to conduct tests without consent, and the DMV may revoke your license for one to two years depending on history. Delaware Driver Manual: Implied Consent Law, page 54.
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