Delaware: Distracted driving and fitness — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these is listed in the manual as something that may be more than you can manage safely while driving?” · “What are drivers permitted to do with a cell phone, as long as they then put the device down?”
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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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Under the Level One Learner’s Permit restrictions, what is the permit holder not allowed to do while operating a motor vehicle?
- Adjust the mirrors before moving off
- Use a cellular phone or text messaging device
- Listen to the radio
- Drive with more than one passenger in the rear seat
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Correct answer: Use a cellular phone or text messaging device
The permit holder shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, text messaging device, or similar electronic device.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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According to driving instructors quoted in the manual, about how many decisions does a driver make for every mile of driving?
- 20
- 50
- 200
- 2,000
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Correct answer: 200
The manual says driving instructors estimate a driver makes 200 decisions for every mile of driving.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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If you take your eyes off the road for 3-4 seconds while traveling 55 mph, how far does your vehicle travel, according to the manual?
- The length of two city blocks
- The length of an entire football field
- About the length of one car
- Half of the length of a football field
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Correct answer: The length of an entire football field
The manual says that at 55 mph, 3-4 seconds with your eyes off the road covers the length of an entire football field.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these is listed in the manual as something that may be more than you can manage safely while driving?
- Using your turn signal to change lanes
- Checking your mirrors before a lane change
- Slowing down for a yellow traffic light
- Taking a selfie
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Correct answer: Taking a selfie
Taking a selfie is on the manual's list of things that may be more than you can manage safely while driving.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does the manual say about driving an unfamiliar vehicle?
- Adjust the mirrors and seat and find the lights and wipers first
- Drive it slowly for the first mile and then adjust the mirrors
- Ask a passenger to find the lights and wipers while you drive
- Drive it only after getting a new license for that vehicle
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Correct answer: Adjust the mirrors and seat and find the lights and wipers first
Driving an unfamiliar vehicle without first adjusting and locating these controls is listed as a distraction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these is listed in the manual as a possible distraction while driving?
- Listening quietly to the sound of the engine
- Looking at the road far ahead of your vehicle
- Reading or responding to email on an electronic device
- Holding both hands on the steering wheel
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Correct answer: Reading or responding to email on an electronic device
Reading or responding to email or other communications on a laptop or other electronic device is on the manual's list.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does "Highway Hypnosis" commonly refer to?
- Falling asleep while stopped at a red light
- The state of being unaware of surroundings
- A fear of driving on busy highways
- Seeing things that are not really on the road
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Correct answer: The state of being unaware of surroundings
The manual says it commonly refers to the state of being unaware of surroundings.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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According to the manual, what causes "Highway Hypnosis"?
- Bright sunlight shining on the road ahead of the driver
- Heavy traffic and frequent lane changes on the road
- Driving for a long time after skipping a meal
- Monotony, such as the sound of the wind and the tires
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Correct answer: Monotony, such as the sound of the wind and the tires
The manual says it is caused by monotony, including the sound of the wind, the tires and the steady hum of the engine.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does the manual say is best if you are tired while driving?
- Rest or change drivers
- Open the windows and keep driving
- Drive faster to reach your destination sooner
- Turn the radio up and keep going
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Correct answer: Rest or change drivers
The manual says it is best to rest or change drivers if you are tired.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does being tired do to a driver, according to the manual?
- It sharpens your mind but slows your steering
- It speeds up your reactions but dulls your vision
- It dulls your mind and slows down your reactions
- It has little effect if the road is a familiar one
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Correct answer: It dulls your mind and slows down your reactions
The manual says being tired dulls your mind and slows your reactions, making driving hazardous.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these is listed in the manual as a sign of a drowsy driver?
- You feel unusually alert and talkative
- You don't remember driving the last few miles
- You keep checking your mirrors every few seconds
- You can easily name every sign you passed
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Correct answer: You don't remember driving the last few miles
Not remembering the last few miles you drove is one of the signs of drowsy driving listed in the manual.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these is listed in the manual as a sign of a drowsy driver?
- Your speed stays exactly the same
- You pass every exit early
- You turn the wheel only when needed
- Your speed becomes variable
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Correct answer: Your speed becomes variable
A variable speed is listed among the signs of a drowsy driver.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How must a driver talk on a cell phone while driving in Delaware?
- With a hands-free device
- Holding the phone in one hand only
- Holding the phone, but only at low speed
- Using the speaker held near the ear
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Correct answer: With a hands-free device
Delaware's law prohibits hand-held cell phones, so drivers who want to talk must use a hands-free device.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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What are drivers permitted to do with a cell phone, as long as they then put the device down?
- Read a short text message on the phone screen
- Send a short voice message to a contact now
- Dial a number or activate/deactivate the equipment
- Check a map or directions for a full minute
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Correct answer: Dial a number or activate/deactivate the equipment
Drivers may dial a number or activate/deactivate their wireless equipment, and then must put the device down.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which rule applies to cell phone and electronic device use by drivers with a Graduated Driver License (GDL)?
- Hands-free use is allowed
- All use, including hands-free, is prohibited
- Use is allowed only to call a parent
- Use is allowed when the vehicle is stopped in traffic
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Correct answer: All use, including hands-free, is prohibited
The manual notes that all cell phone or electronic device use, including hands-free, is prohibited for GDL drivers.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Besides hand-held phones, which of these has Delaware banned drivers from using while driving?
- A car radio tuned before the trip
- Reporting an emergency by phone
- A built-in navigation screen set before driving
- Using a laptop or portable computer
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Correct answer: Using a laptop or portable computer
The manual says Delaware has banned laptops, games or portable computers and other hand-held electronic communication devices while driving.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which driver is exempt from Delaware's ban on hand-held phones and devices?
- Anyone reporting an emergency
- A driver who is stopped at a red light
- A driver on a quiet rural road
- A driver sending a very short text
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Correct answer: Anyone reporting an emergency
Anyone reporting an emergency is listed among the exemptions to the hand-held device ban.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which of these operators is exempt from the hand-held device ban?
- A person driving a registered pickup truck on a farm road
- A person driving a school van with students on board
- A person driving a farm tractor or non-registered farm truck
- A person driving a rented truck on a highway
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Correct answer: A person driving a farm tractor or non-registered farm truck
The exemptions include a person driving or operating a farm tractor, non-registered farm truck or farm equipment.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which of these drivers is exempt from the hand-held device ban?
- Drivers over age 65
- HAM radio operators
- Drivers of rental vehicles
- Drivers who hold a learner permit
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Correct answer: HAM radio operators
HAM radio operators are listed among the exemptions to the ban.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which employees are exempt from the hand-held device ban when using a two-way radio mounted or attached to a motor vehicle?
- Any employee using the radio to call family members
- Any employee who is running late for a delivery
- Employees of private businesses only, never government
- Business or government employees talking with dispatch or a base
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Correct answer: Business or government employees talking with dispatch or a base
Business or government employees using a vehicle-mounted two-way radio to communicate with dispatch, base or other employees are exempt.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which of these drivers is exempt from Delaware's hand-held electronic device ban?
- Emergency vehicle operators performing their official duties
- Drivers of any commercial vehicle on a job-related trip
- Drivers of passenger cars with a work permit
- Employees driving to or from a job site every day
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Correct answer: Emergency vehicle operators performing their official duties
The exemptions cover law enforcement, firefighters, EMS technicians and other operators of authorized emergency vehicles in the performance of their official duties.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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According to the manual, what is the single biggest contributor to crashes?
- Driving with worn tires
- Driving too slowly in traffic
- Using the wrong lane at intersections
- Failing to see what is happening
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Correct answer: Failing to see what is happening
The manual says failing to see what is happening is the single biggest contributor to crashes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Where must you look to see well while driving?
- Only at the road directly in front of your hood
- At the vehicle ahead and your speedometer
- Mostly at your mirrors, with quick glances ahead
- Down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle
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Correct answer: Down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle
Seeing well means looking down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle, and staying alert for unexpected events.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)