Delaware: Points and your driving record
The Delaware point system, the Problem Driver Program, suspensions, revocations and habitual offenders. Split into 6 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Points and your driving record — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Which of these is included in the manual's definition of "convicted"?”
StartPoints and your driving record — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “What does the manual mean by turfing?”
StartPoints and your driving record — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “What is the goal of the Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program?”
StartPoints and your driving record — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “What must a driver with 12 calculated points do?”
StartPoints and your driving record — Part 5
Questions in this part include: “When may the Division issue an occupational license during a Problem Driver Program suspension?”
StartPoints and your driving record — Part 6
Questions in this part include: “To what does the defensive driving three-point credit apply?”
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Which of these is included in the manual's definition of "convicted"?
- Being given a verbal warning by an officer
- Forfeiture of a bail bond
- Being stopped at a checkpoint
- Having a parking notice dismissed
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Correct answer: Forfeiture of a bail bond
Convicted means found guilty in court of a violation of the motor vehicle laws, forfeiture of bail bond, or a plea of guilty.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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According to the manual, driving is:
- A privilege, not a right
- A right of every adult resident
- A right once a license is issued
- A right after one year without violations
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Correct answer: A privilege, not a right
The manual states that driving is a privilege, not a right, granted only as long as you drive safely and obey the rules.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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How does the manual describe a suspension of a license?
- A cancellation of your driving privilege
- A permanent loss of your learner's permit
- A temporary removal of your driving privilege
- A warning that has no effect on driving
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Correct answer: A temporary removal of your driving privilege
Suspension of a license is a temporary removal of your driving privilege.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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How does the manual describe a revocation of a license?
- A temporary removal of your driving privilege
- A cancellation of your driving privilege
- A written warning from the Division
- A change in your license class
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Correct answer: A cancellation of your driving privilege
Revocation of a license is a cancellation of your driving privilege.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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Before reinstating a suspended or revoked license, what may you be required to complete?
- Only a hearing test
- A defensive driving course in another state
- A tour of a DMV office
- Knowledge, road, and eye screening
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Correct answer: Knowledge, road, and eye screening
You may be required to complete all driver license knowledge, road, and eye screening before reinstating your license.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What will the Division do if a Delaware resident is convicted in another state of a violation that would be grounds for suspension in Delaware?
- Suspend or revoke the Delaware license
- Ignore it because it happened elsewhere
- Only send a letter to the other state
- Reduce the points on the record
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Correct answer: Suspend or revoke the Delaware license
The Division will suspend or revoke the license of a Delaware resident convicted of such a violation in another state.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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Which convictions does a Delaware driving record include?
- Only convictions committed in the state of Delaware
- Only convictions from the last twelve months
- All convictions, even those committed in other states
- Only convictions for alcohol-related offenses
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Correct answer: All convictions, even those committed in other states
The driving record includes all convictions, even those committed in other states.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Failing to answer a court summons in any state
- Racing (speed exhibition) on a public road
- Loaning a driver license to another person
- Hit-and-run driving involving death or injury
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Correct answer: Hit-and-run driving involving death or injury
Hit-and-run driving involving death or injury to another person is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Fleeing from an officer after a signal to stop
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Driving a vehicle without the consent of its owner
- Turfing, causing destruction to grass or property
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Correct answer: Fleeing from an officer after a signal to stop
Attempting to flee from a police officer after a visual or audible signal to stop is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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How many convictions for reckless driving in 12 consecutive months are a mandatory revocation?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Five
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Correct answer: Three
Three convictions for reckless driving in a period of 12 consecutive months is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Contributing to the death of anyone by operating a vehicle
- Failing to answer a court summons in any state
- Loaning a driver license to another person
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Correct answer: Contributing to the death of anyone by operating a vehicle
Contributing to the death of anyone by operating a vehicle is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Driving a vehicle without the consent of its owner
- Racing (speed exhibition) on a public road
- Assault in which a death occurs from operating a vehicle
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Correct answer: Assault in which a death occurs from operating a vehicle
The crime of assault in which a death occurs from operating a vehicle is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Using a motor vehicle in committing any serious crime
- Failing to answer a court summons in any state
- Driving a vehicle without the consent of its owner
- Turfing, causing destruction to grass or property
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Correct answer: Using a motor vehicle in committing any serious crime
Using a motor vehicle in committing any serious crime is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a mandatory revocation of a Delaware driver license?
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Racing (speed exhibition) on a public road
- Making a false statement or using fraudulent information
- Loaning a driver license to another person
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Correct answer: Making a false statement or using fraudulent information
Making a false statement or using fraudulent information is a mandatory revocation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What happens if you post a bond after being arrested for a cause of mandatory revocation and you do not appear in court?
- Your bond is returned and the case is dismissed
- Your license is suspended for 30 days only
- Your license is kept but you receive a fine
- Your license is revoked as if you had been convicted
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Correct answer: Your license is revoked as if you had been convicted
The license shall be revoked just as if you had been convicted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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For how long may a license be revoked when a driver is declared a habitual offender?
- Up to five years
- Up to one year
- Up to two years
- Up to ten years
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Correct answer: Up to five years
A habitual offender's license may be revoked for up to five years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Are work or hardship licenses issued to a person convicted of being a habitual offender?
- Yes, after 90 days
- Yes, a work license only
- No, neither is issued
- Yes, a hardship license only
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Correct answer: No, neither is issued
No work or hardship licenses are issued to those convicted of being a habitual offender.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Any combination of how many of the listed offenses in a five year period may convict you as a habitual offender?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Six
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Correct answer: Three
Any combination of three of the listed offenses in a five year period may convict you as a habitual offender.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Any combination of the listed offenses and lesser offenses, such as speeding, that result in how many convictions in three years may convict you as a habitual offender?
- 5 convictions
- 7 convictions
- 15 convictions
- 10 convictions
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Correct answer: 10 convictions
Ten convictions in three years from the listed and lesser offenses may convict you as a habitual offender.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is one of the offenses that can count toward being declared a habitual offender?
- Failing to identify yourself at the scene of a crash
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Failing to answer a court summons in any state
- Loaning a driver license to another person
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Correct answer: Failing to identify yourself at the scene of a crash
Failing to identify yourself at the scene of a crash is on the habitual offender list.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is one of the offenses that can count toward being declared a habitual offender?
- Failing to surrender a suspended or revoked license
- Turfing, causing destruction to grass or property
- Failing to stop on the command of a police officer
- Loaning a driver license to another person
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Correct answer: Failing to stop on the command of a police officer
Failing to stop on the command of a police officer is on the habitual offender list.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Recklessly causing a crash that injures or kills someone
- Reporting a change of address within 30 days
- Passing the eye screening on the first attempt
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Correct answer: Recklessly causing a crash that injures or kills someone
The Division suspends a license when a driver, by reckless or unlawful operation, contributed to a crash resulting in injury or death or serious property damage.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Passing the eye screening on the first attempt
- Using an original or electronic insurance card
- Being incompetent to drive due to serious medical issues
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Correct answer: Being incompetent to drive due to serious medical issues
The Division suspends the license of a person incompetent to drive for serious medical or mental conditions.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Passing the eye screening on the first attempt
- Studying the driver manual before the road exam
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Correct answer: Driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent
Having driven a motor vehicle without the consent of its owner is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Reporting a change of address within 30 days
- Practicing with a sample exam on the DMV website
- Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
- Reporting a medical condition on a license application
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Correct answer: Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division
Issuing a non-collectible payment to the Division is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Racing (speed exhibition)
- Applying for a motorcycle endorsement
- Reporting a medical condition on a license application
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Correct answer: Racing (speed exhibition)
Racing, called speed exhibition, is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Reporting a change of address within 30 days
- Studying the driver manual before the road exam
- Using an original or electronic insurance card
- Spinning wheels
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Correct answer: Spinning wheels
Spinning wheels is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What does the manual mean by turfing?
- Causing destruction to grass, yards or property
- Parking on a grass shoulder for too long
- Racing on a dirt track near a field
- Towing a trailer across a private lawn
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Correct answer: Causing destruction to grass, yards or property
The manual defines turfing as causing destruction to grass, yards, property, etc., and lists it as grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Failing to answer a court summons in which state(s) can lead to suspension of a Delaware license?
- Only in Delaware
- Only in states bordering Delaware
- In any state
- Only in the state that issued the license
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Correct answer: In any state
Failing to answer a court summons in any state is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Reporting a change of address within 30 days
- Loaning a driver license to another person
- Practicing with a sample exam on the DMV website
- Reporting a medical condition on a license application
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Correct answer: Loaning a driver license to another person
Loaning a driver license to another person violates the licensing provisions and leads to suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Applying for a motorcycle endorsement
- Studying the driver manual before the road exam
- Using an original or electronic insurance card
- Passing a stopped school bus
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Correct answer: Passing a stopped school bus
Passing a stopped school bus is listed among the licensing violations that lead to suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Altering a driver license or using a fraudulent license
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Reporting a change of address within 30 days
- Studying the driver manual before the road exam
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Correct answer: Altering a driver license or using a fraudulent license
Altering a driver license or using a fraudulent license is a licensing violation that leads to suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Failing to surrender a suspended or revoked license
- Renewing a license within the 180-day renewal period
- Applying for a motorcycle endorsement
- Studying the driver manual before the road exam
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Correct answer: Failing to surrender a suspended or revoked license
Failure to surrender a suspended or revoked license is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these is a reason the Division will suspend a driver license?
- Passing the eye screening on the first attempt
- Practicing with a sample exam on the DMV website
- Giving a fictitious name or address on an application
- Using an original or electronic insurance card
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Correct answer: Giving a fictitious name or address on an application
Giving a fictitious name or address, or making a false statement, in applying for a license is grounds for suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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A child support order that is how many days delinquent may lead to suspension of a driver license (with $1,000 or more owed)?
- 10 or more days
- 30 or more days
- 15 or more days
- 60 or more days
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Correct answer: 30 or more days
A person who is 30 or more days delinquent and owes $1,000.00 or more may have the license suspended.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How much in child support arrears or retroactive support must a person owe, with 30 or more days of delinquency, to risk license suspension?
- $250 or more
- $500 or more
- $5,000 or more
- $1,000 or more
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Correct answer: $1,000 or more
A person who owes $1,000.00 or more in arrears or retroactive support and is 30 or more days delinquent may have the license suspended.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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A license suspended for child support delinquency stays suspended until:
- The requesting agency's release reaches the DMV
- The driver completes a court-ordered course
- One full year has passed since the suspension
- The driver passes the knowledge exam again
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Correct answer: The requesting agency's release reaches the DMV
The suspension remains in effect until a release is obtained from the requesting agency and received by the Division.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What is the goal of the Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program?
- Collecting reinstatement fees
- Limiting the number of licensed drivers
- Crash prevention
- Testing drivers' reaction times
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Correct answer: Crash prevention
The manual says the goal of the program is crash prevention.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How does the Problem Driver Program impose sanctions?
- All at once on the driver's first conviction
- Progressively, as convictions and points grow
- Only after a crash that results in a death
- Only by a written order from a court judge
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Correct answer: Progressively, as convictions and points grow
The program progressively imposes sanctions as more convictions or points accumulate on a driving record.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which of these may result from the steps in the Problem Driver Program?
- A permanent seizure of the license plate
- A mandatory revocation for five years
- A change of license class
- An advisory letter
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Correct answer: An advisory letter
The steps may result in an advisory letter, mandatory suspension, and/or a behavioral modification course.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for speeding 1-9 mph over the posted limit?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point table lists speeding 1-9 mph over the posted limit at 2 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for speeding 10-14 mph over the posted limit?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The point table lists speeding 10-14 mph over the posted limit at 4 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for speeding 15-19 mph over the posted limit?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The point table lists speeding 15-19 mph over the posted limit at 5 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points are assigned for speeding 20 mph or more over the posted limit?
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The table lists 5 points for speeding 20 mph or more over the limit, marked with an asterisk because it may bring further action such as suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for passing a stopped school bus?
- 6 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Passing a stopped school bus carries 6 points and may result in additional actions including suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for aggressive driving?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The point table lists aggressive driving at 6 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points are assigned for disregarding a stop sign or red light?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The point table lists disregarding a stop sign or red light at 3 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the point table assign to other moving violations contained in Chapters 27, 41, and 42 of Title 21?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Other moving violations in those chapters of Title 21 carry 2 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How many points does the Delaware point system assign for reckless driving?
- 6 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The point table lists reckless driving at 6 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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In the Delaware point table, what does an asterisk (*) beside a point value mean?
- The points are doubled if it is a second offense
- The points apply only to commercial license holders
- It may result in additional actions, including suspension
- The violation is removed from the record after one year
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Correct answer: It may result in additional actions, including suspension
The asterisk note says the violation may result in additional actions including suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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The Division may take administrative action against a driver who acquires how many points within a two-year period?
- 4 or more points
- 8 or more points
- 6 or more points
- 10 or more points
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Correct answer: 8 or more points
Administrative action may be taken against a driver with 8 or more points within a two-year period.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How are points credited when calculating administrative action?
- Half value for the first 12 months, full value for the next 12 months
- Full value for the entire 24 months
- Full value for 12 months, then they are removed
- Full value for the first 12 months, half value for the next 12 months
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Correct answer: Full value for the first 12 months, half value for the next 12 months
Points count at full value for the first 12 months from the violation date and half value for the second 12 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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Which drivers does the calculated-point process for administrative action not apply to?
- Commercial Driver License holders
- Drivers under age 21
- Drivers with a learner permit
- Out-of-state drivers
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Correct answer: Commercial Driver License holders
The manual states the process does not apply to Commercial Driver License holders.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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At what value are points displayed on a driving record?
- Calculated value, with half credit after 12 months
- Half value for every violation
- Full value, without the calculated point value
- Only the points from the last 12 months
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Correct answer: Full value, without the calculated point value
A driving record shows full-value points and does not show the calculated point value.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What action does the Problem Driver Program take when a driver reaches 8 calculated points?
- The license is suspended for 2 months
- The DMV sends the driver an advisory letter
- The driver must complete a course within 90 days
- The license is suspended for 4 months
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Correct answer: The DMV sends the driver an advisory letter
At 8 calculated points the Division sends the driver an advisory letter.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What must a driver with 12 calculated points do?
- Serve a mandatory 4-month license suspension without any course
- Only receive an advisory letter from the Division in the mail
- Complete a defensive driving course within 30 days of the ticket
- Complete an attitudinal-driving course within 90 days of notification
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Correct answer: Complete an attitudinal-driving course within 90 days of notification
At 12 calculated points the driver must complete a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within 90 days after notification, unless DMV extends the time.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A driver with 12 calculated points fails to complete the required course or prefers not to. What is imposed?
- A mandatory 2-month suspension
- A mandatory 4-month suspension
- A revocation of the license for one year
- Only an advisory letter
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Correct answer: A mandatory 2-month suspension
Failure to comply, or the driver’s own preference, results in a mandatory 2-month suspension at 12 points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What happens at 14 calculated points under the Problem Driver Program?
- A mandatory 2-month license suspension
- A mandatory 6-month license suspension
- A mandatory 4-month license suspension
- An advisory letter only
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Correct answer: A mandatory 4-month license suspension
At 14 calculated points the license is suspended for 4 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What happens at 16 calculated points under the Problem Driver Program?
- A mandatory 4-month license suspension
- A mandatory 6-month license suspension
- A mandatory 8-month license suspension
- A mandatory 12-month license suspension
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Correct answer: A mandatory 6-month license suspension
At 16 calculated points the license is suspended for 6 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What happens at 18 calculated points under the Problem Driver Program?
- A mandatory 6-month license suspension
- A mandatory 10-month license suspension
- A mandatory 4-month license suspension
- A mandatory 8-month license suspension
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Correct answer: A mandatory 8-month license suspension
At 18 calculated points the license is suspended for 8 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What happens at 20 calculated points under the Problem Driver Program?
- A mandatory 10-month license suspension
- A mandatory 8-month license suspension
- A mandatory 12-month license suspension
- A mandatory 6-month license suspension
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Correct answer: A mandatory 10-month license suspension
At 20 calculated points the license is suspended for 10 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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To become eligible for reinstatement after a 14-point suspension, what must the driver have completed?
- A defensive driving course within the previous three years
- A written knowledge test within the previous 90 days
- An attitudinal-driving course within the previous two years
- A vision screening within the previous two years
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Correct answer: An attitudinal-driving course within the previous two years
Reinstatement requires a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course completed within the previous two years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What happens at 22 calculated points under the Problem Driver Program?
- A mandatory 10-month license suspension
- A mandatory 12-month license suspension
- A mandatory 8-month license suspension
- A mandatory 6-month license suspension
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Correct answer: A mandatory 12-month license suspension
At 22 calculated points the license is suspended for 12 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Under the Point Credit rule, a speeding violation up to how many mph over the limit is not assessed points if all conditions are met?
- 9 mph
- 19 mph
- 24 mph
- 14 mph
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Correct answer: 14 mph
Point Credit applies to a speeding violation of 1 to 14 mph over the posted limit.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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For Point Credit on a speeding violation, it must be the first violation within what period?
- Any 3-year period
- Any 12-month period
- Any 2-year period
- Any 5-year period
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Correct answer: Any 3-year period
The violation must be the first within any 3-year period.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Which way of paying a ticket qualifies a speeding violation for Point Credit?
- By paying the officer at the roadside
- By going to trial and pleading not guilty
- Through an online payment
- By paying after a collection notice
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Correct answer: Through an online payment
The ticket must be paid through the Voluntary Assessment Center, Alderman’s Court as a guilty mail in, or through an online payment.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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The Point Credit rule for speeding 1 to 14 mph over the limit does not apply to which drivers?
- Class D license holders paying online
- CDL holders
- Drivers under age 18
- Drivers with a learner permit
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Correct answer: CDL holders
Point Credit applies only to Class D license holders; CDL holders receive points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What happens when a driver is convicted of speeding 20-24 mph over the posted limit?
- The license is suspended for one month
- The license is suspended for six months
- The driver is fined and the license is revoked
- An advisory letter is sent to the driver
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Correct answer: An advisory letter is sent to the driver
Speeding 20-24 mph over the limit brings an advisory letter.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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How long is the suspension when a driver is convicted of driving 25 mph over the posted limit?
- One month
- Two months
- Three months
- Six months
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Correct answer: One month
Driving 25 mph over the posted limit results in a one-month suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Beyond the initial 25-mph threshold, how does the length of the suspension change?
- It increases by one month for every additional 10 mph
- It increases by two months for every additional 5 mph
- It increases by one month for every additional 5 mph
- It stays at one month regardless of speed
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Correct answer: It increases by one month for every additional 5 mph
The suspension grows by one month for each additional five mph over 25.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What may a driver do instead of a license suspension when driving 25-29 mph over the posted limit?
- Pay a fine to the Division in place of it
- Attend an attitudinal-driving course instead
- Serve the suspension only on weekends
- Take a new road skills test instead
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Correct answer: Attend an attitudinal-driving course instead
At 25-29 mph over the limit the driver may elect the behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course in lieu of suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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How is the suspension described for speeding 30 mph or more over the posted limit?
- It is optional
- It is waived for a first offense
- It can be replaced by a course
- It is mandatory
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Correct answer: It is mandatory
For speeding 30 mph or more over the limit, the suspension is mandatory.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What is the penalty for driving 50 mph or more over the posted limit, or 100 mph on a highway?
- A one-year suspension
- A six-month suspension
- A two-year suspension
- An advisory letter
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Correct answer: A one-year suspension
Driving 50 mph or more over the limit, or 100 mph on a highway, brings a one-year suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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When may the Division issue an occupational license during a Problem Driver Program suspension?
- If the driver requests it during the first month
- If the driver has completed a defensive driving course
- If the suspension has created an extreme hardship
- If the driver was suspended for a DUI conviction
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Correct answer: If the suspension has created an extreme hardship
An occupational license may be issued when the suspension has created an extreme hardship.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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An occupational license is not issued if the driver has had how many previous suspensions under this policy within the previous three years?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
Two previous suspensions under the policy within three years bar an occupational license.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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An occupational license will not be issued to a driver who was issued one during the previous how long?
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
No occupational license is issued if one was issued during the previous 12 months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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During which part of a suspension are occupational licenses not issued?
- The first month
- The last month
- The first week
- The first six months
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Correct answer: The first month
Occupational licenses are not issued during the first month of the suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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If a driver’s calculated points reach 15 or more in a 24-month period, when will an occupational license be issued?
- Not until the calculated points are less than 8
- Not until the calculated points are less than 12
- Not until the calculated points are less than 15
- Only after the driver pays a fine
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Correct answer: Not until the calculated points are less than 15
At 15 or more calculated points, no occupational license is issued until the points fall below 15.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What happens upon conviction for operating a vehicle in violation of the restrictions of an occupational license?
- The suspension is extended by exactly one month
- The suspension is extended for an additional like period
- The driver is fined and keeps the occupational license
- The driver loses the license permanently
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Correct answer: The suspension is extended for an additional like period
The Division extends the suspension for an additional like period and directs the person to surrender the occupational license.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A conviction for driving during suspension or revocation extends the period of suspension or revocation by how long?
- An additional six months only
- An additional period of two years
- Ninety days from conviction
- A like period, up to one year
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Correct answer: A like period, up to one year
The suspension or revocation is extended for a like period, up to one year.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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After a conviction for driving during suspension or revocation, which driving authority is permitted during the rest of the suspension and the extension?
- None
- An occupational license
- A learner permit only
- A restricted license for work
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Correct answer: None
No driving authority is permitted during the balance of the suspension and the extended period.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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How many of the listed Title 21 offenses, as a result of continuous conduct, make a driver guilty of aggressive driving?
- Two or more
- Four or more
- Three or more
- Five or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
Three or more of the listed offenses from continuous conduct make a driver guilty of aggressive driving.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Which of these is named as an offense that defines aggressive driving in Delaware?
- Parking in a no-parking zone
- Passing on a shoulder
- Driving with an expired registration
- Failing to wear a seat belt
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Correct answer: Passing on a shoulder
The listed offenses include failure to yield, unsafe lane change, following too closely, passing on a shoulder and speeding, among others.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Between what amounts is the fine for a first offense of aggressive driving?
- $50.00 and $150.00
- $200.00 and $500.00
- $300.00 and $1,000.00
- $100.00 and $300.00
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Correct answer: $100.00 and $300.00
The fine for a first aggressive driving offense is between $100.00 and $300.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Within how many days after an aggressive driving conviction must the offender complete a behavioral modification/attitudinal-driving course?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The offender must complete the course within 90 days after the conviction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What results from failing to attend the course required after an aggressive driving conviction?
- An additional fine
- Revocation of the vehicle registration
- Suspension of the driving privilege
- Six more points on the record
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Correct answer: Suspension of the driving privilege
Failure to attend the course results in suspension of the individual’s driving privilege.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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The behavioral modification/attitudinal-driving course is a minimum of how many hours long?
- Four hours
- Eight hours
- Six hours
- Twelve hours
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Correct answer: Eight hours
The manual says the course is a minimum of eight hours long.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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When a driver completes the behavior modification course, within what time does the provider notify DMV electronically?
- 24 hours
- 72 hours
- 7 days
- 48 hours
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Correct answer: 48 hours
The provider sends the notification of completion to DMV within 48 hours.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Who has approved the agencies that provide the behavioral modification/attitudinal-driving course?
- The Secretary of Transportation
- The Governor of the state
- The Director of the Division
- The Chief Justice of the state
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Correct answer: The Secretary of Transportation
The Secretary of Transportation approved the agencies that provide the course.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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The Division may consider satisfactory completion of an approved defensive driving course as how large a point credit?
- A one-point credit
- A two-point credit
- A three-point credit
- A five-point credit
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Correct answer: A three-point credit
Completing an approved defensive driving course may count as a three-point credit.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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The defensive driving three-point credit does not decrease the overall point value used for what purpose?
- Renewing a vehicle registration
- Employment and insurance review
- Calculating the DMV fees owed
- Scheduling the driving road test
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Correct answer: Employment and insurance review
The credit does not lower the overall point value used for employment and insurance review.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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To what does the defensive driving three-point credit apply?
- Existing DMV points, to reduce them
- Both past and future violations
- Only violations in commercial vehicles
- Future violations, for administrative action
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Correct answer: Future violations, for administrative action
The credit is applied only to future violations for administrative action and does not remove or reduce existing points.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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How long does an approved defensive driving course remain valid for the point credit?
- Three years
- One year
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
The course remains valid for three years from the completion date.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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If a police officer, school bus operator, or school crossing guard witnesses a school bus stop law violation and the operator is not otherwise apparent, who is assumed to have committed it?
- The person who most recently drove the vehicle
- No one, because the driver cannot be identified
- The school district that operates the bus
- The person in whose name the vehicle is registered
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Correct answer: The person in whose name the vehicle is registered
The manual says it is assumed that the person in whose name the vehicle is registered committed the violation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What is the fine for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
- Not less than $115.00 nor more than $230.00
- Not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00
- Not less than $230.00 nor more than $575.00
- Not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00
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Correct answer: Not less than $115.00 nor more than $230.00
The manual sets the first-offense fine at $115.00 to $230.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What imprisonment can be imposed for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
- Not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days
- Not less than 60 days nor more than six months
- Not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days
- Not less than 90 days nor more than one year
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Correct answer: Not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days
The manual says a first offense can bring imprisonment of 30 to 60 days, or a fine, or both.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What fine applies to each subsequent school bus passing offense within three years?
- Not less than $115.00 nor more than $230.00
- Not less than $115.00 nor more than $575.00
- Not less than $230.00 nor more than $1,000.00
- Not less than $50.00 nor more than $575.00
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Correct answer: Not less than $115.00 nor more than $575.00
The manual sets the fine for each subsequent offense within three years at $115.00 to $575.00.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What imprisonment applies to each subsequent school bus passing offense within three years?
- Not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days
- Not less than six months nor more than one year
- Not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days
- Not less than 60 days nor more than six months
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Correct answer: Not less than 60 days nor more than six months
The manual says each subsequent offense within three years carries imprisonment of 60 days to six months.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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How long is the license suspension for a first conviction of passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
- One month
- Six months
- One year
- Two weeks
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Correct answer: One month
The manual says the DMV suspends the license for one month for a first offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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How long is the license suspension for a second school bus passing offense within three years?
- One month
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
The manual says the suspension is six months for a second offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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How long is the license suspension for a third or further school bus passing violation within three years of a prior violation?
- One month
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says the suspension is one year for a third or further violation within three years of a prior violation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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After a suspension for a second school bus passing offense, what is the minimum period without driving authority before a conditional license may be issued?
- One month
- Six months
- One year
- Three months
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Correct answer: Three months
The manual says a conditional license may be issued after a minimum of three months without driving authority following a second-offense suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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After a suspension for a third or further school bus passing offense, what is the minimum period without driving authority before a conditional license may be issued?
- Six months
- One month
- Three months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
The manual says a conditional license may be issued after a minimum of six months without driving authority following a third or further offense suspension.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Is any driving authority permitted during the one month suspension for a first school bus passing offense?
- A conditional license is available immediately
- Driving is allowed to and from work
- No driving authority is permitted
- Driving is allowed after the first week
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Correct answer: No driving authority is permitted
The manual says no driving authority is permitted during the one month suspension for a first offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What is the civil or administrative assessment for a first offense captured by a school bus safety camera system?
- $115
- $230
- $50
- $100
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Correct answer: $100
The manual sets the camera-based assessment at $100 for a first offense.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What is the camera-based assessment for each subsequent offense within 10 years of the prior offense or offenses?
- $500
- $100
- $250
- $575
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Correct answer: $500
The manual says the assessment increases to $500 for each subsequent offense within 10 years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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How is a school bus camera violation with a civil assessment treated?
- It is a misdemeanor added to the person's operating record
- It is added to the operating record but not used for insurance
- It is not a criminal offense and is not put on the operating record
- It is not criminal but is reported to the person's insurer
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Correct answer: It is not a criminal offense and is not put on the operating record
The manual says such a violation is not a criminal offense, is not made part of the operating record, and is not used for insurance purposes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What additional assessment may a school district add if the camera violation assessment is not paid within 20 days?
- An amount not to exceed $5
- An amount not to exceed $10
- An amount not to exceed $35
- An amount not to exceed $100
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Correct answer: An amount not to exceed $10
The manual says the School District may add an assessment of up to $10 if it is not paid within 20 days.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Under the school bus stop-arm camera pilot program, how much in court costs or similar fees may be assessed against an owner or operator who requests a hearing and is found or pleads responsible?
- Not to exceed $10
- Not to exceed $100
- Not to exceed $500
- Not to exceed $35
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Correct answer: Not to exceed $35
The manual says court costs or similar fees not exceeding $35 may be assessed in that case.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)