Delaware: Points and your driving record — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the goal of the Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program?” · “How many points are assigned for disregarding a stop sign or red light?”
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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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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)