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Delaware Permit Practice Test

The Delaware permit test is administered by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the Delaware Driver Manual teaches, from licensing residency permits and tests to crashes police stops and incident response, with 100 questions written for Delaware and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.

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The Delaware bank holds 100 questions written for the Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), 7 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.

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Sample questions

Six questions from the Delaware bank, with the rule behind each answer

Sample 1 · Licensing Residency Permits And Tests

Maya is about to drive on a public road in Delaware. What does the manual say she must have with her?

  1. Her driver licenseCorrect
  2. Only a vehicle repair receipt
  3. A passport instead of a license
  4. No credential if the trip is short

Why: A person operating a motor vehicle on a Delaware public roadway must have a driver license and carry it while driving. Therefore, the supported response is "Her driver license".

Sample 2 · Signals Signs Work Zones And Pavement Markings

A red light appears at an intersection with a marked stop line. Where should Elena stop?

  1. At the stop lineCorrect
  2. Beyond the crosswalk
  3. In the middle of the intersection
  4. Only after completing a turn

Why: At a steady red light, stop at the stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection when neither marking exists. Therefore, the supported response is "At the stop line".

Sample 3 · Railroads School Buses Emergency Vehicles And Passing

Yellow lights begin flashing on a school bus ahead. What should Noor anticipate?

  1. The bus is preparing to stop and its red lights will followCorrect
  2. The bus is inviting traffic to pass immediately
  3. The bus is leaving service for the day
  4. The bus is signaling a right turn only

Why: A school bus's yellow lights generally activate about 10 seconds before red lights to warn drivers that the bus is preparing to stop. Therefore, the supported response is "The bus is preparing to stop and its red lights will follow".

Sample 4 · Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles And Slow Vehicles

A pedestrian is actively crossing in the pictured crosswalk area. What must Diego do?

Yellow diamond warning sign with a black walking pedestrian symbol
  1. Drive around the pedestrian in the same lane
  2. Proceed because only painted crosswalks count
  3. Stop and yield to the pedestrianCorrect
  4. Sound the horn and continue

Why: A driver must stop for a pedestrian actively crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk; sounding the horn does not replace yielding. Therefore, the supported response is "Stop and yield to the pedestrian".

Sample 5 · Speed Weather Night And Space Management

You approach a sharp curve faster than feels comfortable. When should you reduce speed?

  1. After leaving the curve
  2. Never, because turning increases traction
  3. Before entering the curveCorrect
  4. Only at the curve's midpoint

Why: Slow before entering a curve so braking is not required in the curve, where braking can reduce tire grip and cause a skid. Therefore, the supported response is "Before entering the curve".

Sample 6 · Crashes Police Stops And Incident Response

Police emergency lights appear behind Jonah. What should he do after reaching a safe place on the right?

  1. Search under the seat before the officer approaches
  2. Keep driving until the fuel tank is empty
  3. Stop, turn off the ignition and radio, stay inside, and keep his hands visibleCorrect
  4. Exit immediately and walk toward the officer

Why: When emergency lights signal a traffic stop, stay calm, signal, pull safely to the right when possible, turn off the ignition and radio, remain inside, and keep hands visible. Therefore, the supported response is "Stop, turn off the ignition and radio, stay inside, and keep his hands visible".

What is on the test

The 10 topics the Delaware permit practice test covers

These are Delaware's own topic areas, from licensing residency permits and tests to crashes police stops and incident response, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.

  1. Licensing Residency Permits And Tests10 questions
    • Owen becomes a bona fide Delaware resident while holding another state's license. How soon must he obtain a Delaware license?
    • Which applicant falls within the Delaware manual's stated GDL age pathway without relying on the IEP provision?
  2. Impairment Restraints Phone Insurance And Equipment10 questions
    • Which statement accurately reflects the Delaware manual's general BAC rule?
    • After drinking, Kai wants to become sober quickly before driving. What does the manual identify as the only effective factor?
  3. Signals Signs Work Zones And Pavement Markings10 questions
    • The light turns steady yellow when you are still far enough away to stop smoothly. What should you do?
    • How should Amir respond to a flashing red signal at an otherwise clear intersection?
  4. Intersections Turns Roundabouts Parking And Speed10 questions
    • Two cars reach an uncontrolled Delaware intersection together. You are on the left. Who should go first?
    • Jules is turning left while an oncoming car is close enough to create a conflict. What must Jules do?
  5. Railroads School Buses Emergency Vehicles And Passing10 questions
    • A stopped school bus has red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. When may a required stopped driver proceed?
    • An ambulance with siren and lights approaches from behind. What should Harper do?
  6. Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles And Slow Vehicles10 questions
    • What should a driver understand when the pictured bicycle warning appears on an ordinary Delaware road?
    • Your lane is too narrow to share safely with a bicyclist ahead. How should you pass?
  7. Vehicle Readiness Controls And Communication10 questions
    • The brake pedal sinks to the floor during a pre-drive check. What should Riley do?
    • Before starting, Riley notices a loose metal bottle beside the pedals. What braking hazard makes securing it necessary?
  8. Speed Weather Night And Space Management10 questions
    • What approximate speed adjustment does the manual recommend when a dry road first becomes wet?
    • Your tires begin riding on water and lose road grip. What should you do first?
  9. Fitness Distraction Fatigue And Emergencies10 questions
    • Your eyes keep losing focus and you cannot stop yawning. What should you do?
    • A cold medicine label warns that it may cause drowsiness. What should Fatima do before deciding to drive?
  10. Crashes Police Stops And Incident Response10 questions
    • An officer approaches before asking for documents. What should Kim do?
    • A passenger is injured in a crash involving your vehicle. What are your immediate legal duties described by the manual?
How to prepare

A study plan for the Delaware permit test

1

Find out where you stand

Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule Delaware tests, not just the answer.

2

Study the topics you missed

Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the Delaware Driver Manual, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.

3

Rehearse the real thing

Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.

Questions

Delaware permit practice test questions

Is this the official Delaware permit test?

No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.

What does the Delaware permit practice test cover?

The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Licensing Residency Permits And Tests, Impairment Restraints Phone Insurance And Equipment, Signals Signs Work Zones And Pavement Markings, Intersections Turns Roundabouts Parking And Speed, Railroads School Buses Emergency Vehicles And Passing, Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles And Slow Vehicles, Vehicle Readiness Controls And Communication, Speed Weather Night And Space Management, Fitness Distraction Fatigue And Emergencies, and Crashes Police Stops And Incident Response. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.

How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?

The Delaware bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.

Are these the real questions from the Delaware exam?

No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.

Which handbook should I study for the Delaware permit test?

The Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), published by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.

What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?

Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Exam mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.

Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?

Yes. 7 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.

Is the Delaware practice test free, and do I need an account?

It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.

Can I pause and come back later?

Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.

What score should I aim for before test day?

Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.