Delaware: Alcohol and drugs — Part 3 Practice Test
How alcohol and drugs affect driving, blood alcohol limits, implied consent, and the Delaware DUI penalties. — Part 3
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Delaware Driver Manual" (July 2026), Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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After an unfavorable ruling at the administrative hearing on probable cause, how long is the license revoked for a 2nd offense?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
The probable cause column lists 12 months for a 2nd offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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After an unfavorable ruling at the administrative hearing on probable cause, how long is the license revoked for a 3rd offense or more?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 36 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The probable cause column lists 18 months for a 3rd offense or more.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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After an unfavorable ruling at the administrative hearing for refusing a chemical test, how long is the license revoked for a 1st offense?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
The refused chemical test column lists 12 months for a 1st offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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After an unfavorable ruling at the administrative hearing for refusing a chemical test, how long is the license revoked for a 2nd offense?
- 18 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The refused chemical test column lists 18 months for a 2nd offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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After an unfavorable ruling at the administrative hearing for refusing a chemical test, how long is the license revoked for a 3rd or more offense?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 36 months
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Correct answer: 24 months
The refused chemical test column lists 24 months for a 3rd or more offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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To have a license reinstated after a revocation for probable cause or refusal of chemical action, what must you have satisfactorily completed?
- A rehabilitation program designated by the alcohol evaluation
- A defensive driving course chosen by the driver himself
- A community service program assigned by a judge
- A vehicle safety inspection carried out by the DMV
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Correct answer: A rehabilitation program designated by the alcohol evaluation
The manual lists satisfactory completion of a course or rehabilitation program designated by an alcohol evaluation as a condition for reinstatement.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Which of these is a condition for reinstatement after a revocation for probable cause or refusal of chemical action?
- A judge has signed a written release for the driver
- Two years have passed without any traffic violation
- The period of revocation has been served
- The driver has passed a vehicle inspection
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Correct answer: The period of revocation has been served
One of the listed terms for reinstatement is that the period of revocation has been served.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Before reinstatement after a revocation for probable cause or refusal of chemical action, which tests may you be required to pass?
- Only a vision screening and a hearing test
- Vision, knowledge and road skills tests
- A knowledge test and a drug screening test
- A road skills test and a physical fitness test
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Correct answer: Vision, knowledge and road skills tests
The manual says you may be required to pass a vision screening, knowledge test and road skills test before reinstatement.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC less than .15 or for drugs, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
The loss of license by the DMV for a first offense is 12 months for a BAC less than .15 or for drugs.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC between .15 and .19, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 30 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The loss of license for a first offense is 18 months for a BAC between .15 and .19.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC of .20 or greater, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 36 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 24 months
For a first offense, the loss of license by the DMV is 24 months for a BAC of .20 or greater.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What is the court fine range for a first DUI offense?
- $500.00 to $1,500.00
- $250.00 to $1,000.00
- $750.00 to $2,500.00
- $1,000.00 to $3,000.00
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Correct answer: $500.00 to $1,500.00
The court sanction for a first offense is a fine of $500.00 to $1,500.00 and/or a prison sentence.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What prison sentence can the court impose for a first DUI offense?
- Imprisonment for up to 6 months
- Imprisonment for a minimum of 60 days
- Imprisonment for up to 12 months
- Imprisonment of at least one year
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Correct answer: Imprisonment for up to 12 months
The court sanction for a first offense includes imprisonment for up to 12 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What may a person who enters a First Offender Election (FOE) in lieu of standing trial seek?
- An IID license to drive before the revocation period has elapsed
- A hardship license valid only for driving to work or school
- A waiver of the entire period of revocation, with no conditions
- A probationary license with no vehicle requirements at all
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Correct answer: An IID license to drive before the revocation period has elapsed
An FOE participant may seek an IID license to drive before the period of revocation has elapsed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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FOE offenders are immediately eligible to apply for the IID license if their DUI violation date is on or after which date?
- January 1, 2010
- July 1, 2013
- February 2, 2015
- September 1, 2018
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Correct answer: February 2, 2015
FOE offenders with a DUI violation date on or after February 2, 2015 are immediately eligible to apply for the IID license.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What must be done with your Delaware license to apply for the IID license under the First Offender Election?
- You keep it and show it to the IID vendor
- It must be turned in to the DMV
- It must be mailed to the court
- You must exchange it for a learner permit
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Correct answer: It must be turned in to the DMV
The first term listed for the FOE IID license is that your Delaware license has been turned in to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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For the FOE IID license, proof of insurance is required for which vehicle(s)?
- Any vehicle owned by a family member
- Every vehicle the person has owned in the past year
- Only vehicles that are registered in another state
- The vehicle(s) on which the IID is to be installed
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Correct answer: The vehicle(s) on which the IID is to be installed
The FOE applicant must provide proof of insurance for the vehicle(s) on which the IID is to be installed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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How long must a person who elects the FOE program with the IID license remain on the IID, counted from the date the IID license was issued?
- Two months
- Four months
- Six months
- Twelve months
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Correct answer: Four months
An FOE participant with the IID license must remain on the IID for four months from the date the license was issued.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Before an FOE participant is reinstated, what must the Division have received?
- A letter of recommendation from the court
- A medical clearance from the participant's doctor
- A written statement from the IID vendor
- A satisfactory alcohol program completion report
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Correct answer: A satisfactory alcohol program completion report
Prior to reinstatement, the Division must have received a satisfactory alcohol program completion report.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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At reinstatement, an FOE participant may be required to take which tests?
- An eye screening, law test and road test
- Only a road test and a hearing test
- A law test and a drug screening
- An eye screening and a hearing test
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Correct answer: An eye screening, law test and road test
The manual says an eye screening, law test and road test may be required at reinstatement.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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After an FOE participant meets the reinstatement requirements, who authorizes the removal of the IID?
- The Court of Common Pleas judge
- The IID vendor, on its own
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The arresting police agency
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Correct answer: The Division of Motor Vehicles
Once the reinstatement requirements are met, the Division authorizes the removal of the IID.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What happens to an FOE participant who has no vehicle in their name and chooses not to get an IID license?
- Ineligible for reinstatement until the full revocation period has elapsed
- Eligible for reinstatement after four months
- Eligible for reinstatement once the alcohol program is completed
- Eligible for a restricted license after 30 days
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Correct answer: Ineligible for reinstatement until the full revocation period has elapsed
Such a person is ineligible for reinstatement until the full period of revocation has elapsed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a second DUI offense with a BAC less than .15 or drugs, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 12 months
- 24 months
- 18 months
- 30 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The loss of license for a second offense is 18 months for a BAC less than .15 or drugs.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a second DUI offense with a BAC between .15 and .19, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 30 months
- 36 months
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Correct answer: 24 months
The loss of license for a second offense is 24 months for a BAC between .15 and .19.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a second DUI offense with a BAC of .20 or greater, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 36 months
- 30 months
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Correct answer: 30 months
For a second offense, the loss of license by the DMV is 30 months for a BAC of .20 or greater.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What is the court fine range for a second DUI offense?
- $500.00 to $1,500.00
- $750.00 to $2,500.00
- $1,000.00 to $3,000.00
- Up to $5,000.00
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Correct answer: $750.00 to $2,500.00
The court fine for a second offense is $750.00 to $2,500.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What prison sentence applies to a second DUI offense?
- Up to 12 months with no minimum
- Not less than one year nor more than two years
- A minimum of 30 days and up to 6 months
- A minimum of 60 days and up to 18 months
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Correct answer: A minimum of 60 days and up to 18 months
The sentence for a second offense is imprisonment for a minimum of 60 days and up to 18 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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A second-offense DUI offender who meets the eligibility criteria may have the minimum sentence suspended after successfully completing which program?
- The Court of Common Pleas DUI Treatment Program
- The First Offender Election program offered by the DMV
- A defensive driving course run by the DMV
- The ignition interlock device program for repeat offenders
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Correct answer: The Court of Common Pleas DUI Treatment Program
The Court may suspend the minimum sentence upon successful completion of the Court of Common Pleas DUI Treatment Program.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a third DUI offense with a BAC less than .15 or drugs, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 30 months
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Correct answer: 24 months
The loss of license for a third offense is 24 months for a BAC less than .15 or drugs.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a third DUI offense with a BAC of .20 or greater, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 36 months
- 24 months
- 30 months
- 60 months
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Correct answer: 36 months
For a third offense, the loss of license by the DMV is 36 months for a BAC of .20 or greater.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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How is a third DUI offense classified?
- Class E Felony
- Class D Felony
- Class G Felony
- Class B Misdemeanor
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Correct answer: Class G Felony
A third DUI offense is a Class G Felony.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What is the maximum court fine for a third DUI offense?
- $2,500.00
- $5,000.00
- $7,000.00
- $10,000.00
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Correct answer: $5,000.00
The fine for a third offense is up to $5,000.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What prison sentence applies to a third DUI offense?
- Not less than two years nor more than five years
- A minimum of 60 days and up to 18 months
- Not less than three years nor more than five years
- Not less than one year nor more than two years
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Correct answer: Not less than one year nor more than two years
The sentence for a third offense is imprisonment not less than one year nor more than two years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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For a fourth DUI offense conviction, how long does the DMV take away the license?
- 30 months
- 60 months
- 36 months
- 48 months
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Correct answer: 60 months
The loss of license is 60 months for all fourth offense convictions.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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How is a fourth DUI offense classified?
- Class G Felony
- Class D Felony
- Class C Felony
- Class E Felony
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Correct answer: Class E Felony
A fourth DUI offense is a Class E Felony.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What is the maximum court fine for a fourth DUI offense?
- $7,000.00
- $5,000.00
- $10,000.00
- $15,000.00
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Correct answer: $7,000.00
The fine for a fourth offense is up to $7,000.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What prison sentence applies to a fourth DUI offense?
- Not less than one year nor more than two years
- Not less than three years nor more than five years
- Not less than two years nor more than five years
- Not less than four years nor more than eight years
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Correct answer: Not less than two years nor more than five years
The sentence for a fourth offense is imprisonment not less than two years nor more than five years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)