Delaware DMV permit practice test 12
34 questions written from the Delaware Driver Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties. 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 1How far must you back up during the Delaware road test?
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C: 50 feet. Road test skills include backing 50 feet, a three-point turn, merging, turning and lane changes. Delaware Driver Manual: Road Test, page 42.
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Question 2What must you bring to a Delaware road exam?
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D: Valid learner's permit, the accompanying driver's license (21+), the vehicle's registration and insurance card. Bring a valid learner's permit, the license of the accompanying driver who is at least 21, valid registration and valid insurance card. Delaware Driver Manual: Road Test, page 42.
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Question 3Which is NOT permitted during a Delaware road test?
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D: Cell phone use or playing music. You must refrain from smoking, and no cell phone use or music is permitted during the road test. Delaware Driver Manual: Motor Vehicle To Be Driven During Road Test, page 43.
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Question 4Why must a licensed driver remain on site during a learner's road test?
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D: To drive the vehicle away if the applicant fails. A licensed driver must remain on site to drive the vehicle away in case the applicant is unsuccessful. Delaware Driver Manual: When You Must Be Accompanied By A Licensed Driver, page 43.
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Question 5What is the fee to reinstate a suspended Delaware license?
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D: $50. A $50 fee reinstates a suspended license; a $200 fee is charged to reinstate a revoked license. Delaware Driver Manual: License Revocation And Suspension, page 44.
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Question 6What is the fee to reinstate a revoked Delaware license?
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A: $200. A $200.00 fee is charged to reinstate a revoked license. Delaware Driver Manual: License Revocation And Suspension, page 44.
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Question 7What is the difference between suspension and revocation in Delaware?
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A: Suspension is a temporary removal; revocation is a cancellation. Suspension is a temporary removal of your driving privilege; revocation is a cancellation. Delaware Driver Manual: License Revocation And Suspension, page 44.
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Question 8Which of these is a mandatory revocation in Delaware?
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D: Underage possession or consumption of alcohol by someone under 21. Mandatory revocations include DUI, hit-and-run with injury, fleeing police, three reckless driving convictions in 12 months, and underage alcohol possession/consumption, among others. Delaware Driver Manual: Mandatory Revocations, page 45.
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Question 9How many reckless driving convictions in 12 consecutive months lead to mandatory revocation in Delaware?
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B: Three. Three convictions for reckless driving in a period of 12 consecutive months is a mandatory revocation. Delaware Driver Manual: Mandatory Revocations, page 45.
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Question 10How long may a Delaware habitual offender's license be revoked?
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B: Up to five years. A habitual offender's license may be revoked for up to five years, and no work or hardship licenses are issued. Delaware Driver Manual: Habitual Offender Revocation, page 45.
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Question 11Any combination of offenses resulting in how many convictions in three years may make you a Delaware habitual offender?
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B: 10. Combinations of listed offenses and lesser offenses like speeding that result in 10 convictions in three years may make you a habitual offender. Delaware Driver Manual: Habitual Offender Revocation, page 45.
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Question 12How many points are assessed in Delaware for speeding 1-9 mph over the limit?
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D: 2. Speeding 1-9 mph over: 2 points; 10-14 mph: 4; 15-19 mph: 5; 20+ mph: 5. Delaware Driver Manual: Delaware Point System, page 47.
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Question 13How many points does disregarding a stop sign or red light carry in Delaware?
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B: 3. Disregarding a stop sign or red light carries 3 points. Delaware Driver Manual: Delaware Point System, page 47.
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Question 14How many points does passing a stopped school bus carry in Delaware?
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C: 6. Passing a stopped school bus carries 6 points and may result in other actions including suspension. Delaware Driver Manual: Delaware Point System, page 47.
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Question 15How many points does aggressive driving carry in Delaware?
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B: 6. Aggressive driving, reckless driving and passing a stopped school bus each carry 6 points. Delaware Driver Manual: Delaware Point System, page 47.
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Question 16At how many calculated points does the Delaware DMV send an advisory letter?
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D: 8. At 8 calculated points the DMV sends the driver an advisory letter. Delaware Driver Manual: Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program Actions, page 47.
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Question 17At 12 calculated points, what must a Delaware driver do?
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B: Complete a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within 90 days (or face a 2-month suspension). At 12 points the driver must complete a behavior modification course within 90 days; failure or preference leads to a mandatory 2-month suspension. Delaware Driver Manual: Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program Actions, page 47.
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Question 18At 14 calculated points, what happens to a Delaware driver's license?
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C: Mandatory 4-month suspension. 14 points brings a mandatory 4-month suspension; 16 points 6 months; 18 points 8 months; 20 points 10 months; 22 points 12 months. Delaware Driver Manual: Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program Actions, page 47.
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Question 19How long is a Delaware license suspended for speeding 25 mph over the limit?
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C: One month. The driver is suspended for one month at 25 mph over, with one more month for each additional 5 mph; a course may be taken instead for 25-29 mph over. Delaware Driver Manual: Serious Speeding Violations, page 48.
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Question 20What happens if you are convicted of driving 50 mph or more over the limit, or 100 mph on a Delaware highway?
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C: A one-year suspension. Driving 50 mph or more over the limit or 100 mph on a highway brings a one-year suspension. Delaware Driver Manual: Serious Speeding Violations, page 48.
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Question 21When will a Delaware speeding ticket of 1-14 mph over not add points?
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B: If it's the first violation in 3 years and paid as a guilty mail-in or online (Class D only). Point credit applies for a first 1-14 mph violation in any 3-year period paid through the Voluntary Assessment Center or online; CDL holders still get points. Delaware Driver Manual: Point Credit, page 48.
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Question 22How much credit does an approved defensive driving course give for DMV administrative actions in Delaware?
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D: Three points, valid for three years. Completing an approved defensive driving course gives a three-point credit for future administrative actions, valid for three years; it doesn't remove existing points. Delaware Driver Manual: Defensive Driving Courses, page 49.
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Question 23How many qualifying offenses during continuous conduct make up 'aggressive driving' in Delaware?
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A: Three or more. Individuals convicted of three or more listed offenses (e.g., following too closely, unsafe lane change, speeding) from continuous conduct are guilty of aggressive driving. Delaware Driver Manual: Aggressive Driving, page 49.
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Question 24What is the first-offense fine for aggressive driving in Delaware?
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D: $100 to $300. Offenders are fined $100 to $300 for the first offense and must complete a behavioral modification course within 90 days. Delaware Driver Manual: Aggressive Driving, page 49.
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Question 25What happens to the suspension period if you are convicted of driving during suspension in Delaware?
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A: It is extended for a like period, up to one year. A conviction for driving during suspension or revocation extends the period for a like period, up to one year. Delaware Driver Manual: Driving During Suspension Or Revocation, page 49.
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Question 26What is the minimum fine for operating an uninsured vehicle in Delaware (first offense)?
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C: $1,500. The penalty is a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $2,000; subsequent offenses within three years are $3,000-$4,000. Delaware Driver Manual: Step 1 – Liability Insurance, Financial Responsibility And Penalty, page 63.
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Question 27What minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) must Delaware drivers carry for one person?
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D: $15,000. PIP minimum is $15,000 for any one person and $30,000 for all persons injured in one crash. Delaware Driver Manual: Step 1 – Liability Insurance, Financial Responsibility And Penalty, page 63.
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Question 28What is Delaware's minimum liability coverage for bodily injury or death of one person?
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B: $25,000. Minimum coverage includes $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person and $50,000 for two or more persons. Delaware Driver Manual: Step 1 – Liability Insurance, Financial Responsibility And Penalty, page 63.
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Question 29What is Delaware's minimum property damage liability coverage?
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D: $10,000. Minimum coverage is $10,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash. Delaware Driver Manual: Step 1 – Liability Insurance, Financial Responsibility And Penalty, page 63.
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Question 30What must you do before canceling insurance on a Delaware-registered vehicle?
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C: Surrender the license plate to the DMV. Owners cancelling insurance must first surrender their valid license plate to the Division; failing to do so results in fines. Delaware Driver Manual: Step 1 – Liability Insurance, Financial Responsibility And Penalty, page 64.
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Question 31Within how many days must new residents title and register their vehicles in Delaware?
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C: 60 days. New residents must title/register their vehicles within 60 days after becoming a Delaware resident. Delaware Driver Manual: How To Title/Register Your Vehicle, page 63.
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Question 32For how long after getting a new motorcycle endorsement must the rider and any passenger wear a helmet and eye protection in Delaware?
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A: 2 years. Anyone who obtains a new motorcycle endorsement, or rides with them, must wear a helmet and eye protection for the first 2 years. Delaware Driver Manual: Motorcycle Operation And License Endorsements, page 101.
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Question 33Which restriction applies to a Delaware motorcycle learner permit?
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C: No passengers, no riding between sunset and sunrise, helmet and eye protection, no interstates. Motorcycle permit restrictions: no passengers, no operation from sunset to sunrise, helmet and eye protection, and no federal interstate riding. Delaware Driver Manual: Motorcycle Learner Permit, page 39.
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Question 34How long is a Delaware motorcycle learner permit valid?
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A: Six months, extendable once for six months. The motorcycle permit is valid for six months and can be extended only once for another six months ($5 fee). Delaware Driver Manual: Motorcycle Learner Permit, page 39.
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