Delaware: Exam Simulator
40 random questions from every topic, like a mini exam.
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40 questions; pass mark 80% (the state does not publish its test format).
- Instant feedback with an explanation
- Every answer cites its source in the manual
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Delaware Driver Manual" (July 2026), Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Sample questions
The exam simulator picks 40 random questions from every topic each time you start. Here are a few examples.
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What does the manual say takes precedence if its text conflicts with Delaware or federal law?
- The actual code or legislation
- This manual's wording
- The most recent DMV news notice
- The advice of a driving instructor
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Correct answer: The actual code or legislation
The manual says it cannot cover every part of federal or State law, and if a conflict exists the actual code or legislation always takes precedence.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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High beams on a Delaware automobile must be aimed and strong enough to reveal persons and vehicles at least how far ahead?
- 350 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 350 feet
The manual says high beams must reveal persons and vehicles at least 350 feet ahead.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What do solid white lines along the side of the road show you?
- That parking is allowed along the road
- Where the road changes direction
- The outside edge of the travel lane
- That passing is prohibited ahead
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Correct answer: The outside edge of the travel lane
The manual says solid white edge lines show the outside edge of the travel lane.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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What is a divided highway according to the manual?
- A highway whose lanes are separated only by a painted double yellow line
- A highway split into roadways by a space, barrier or section built to impede traffic
- A State or Interstate highway designed only for through traffic
- A road whose center is shared with railroad tracks along its whole length
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Correct answer: A highway split into roadways by a space, barrier or section built to impede traffic
A divided highway is divided into two or more roadways by an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, what must you do?
- Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the brakes
- Stop the engine and set the brakes, but leave the key in the ignition
- Turn on your parking lights and set the brakes, leaving the engine idling
- Lock the doors and raise the windows, which are the only legal requirements
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Correct answer: Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the brakes
The manual says you must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the brakes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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On the sign test, a plain white eight-sided shape with no words or symbols on it is identified as which sign?
- Yield
- School
- Stop
- Railroad crossing
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Correct answer: Stop
The manual’s sign test example shows the plain eight-sided shape labeled as the Stop sign.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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On the sign test, a white rectangular sign shows a black arrow veering to the right past a solid black obstruction shape. What does this symbol mean?
- Keep to left
- Keep to right
- Merge ahead
- Road narrows
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Correct answer: Keep to right
The manual’s symbol example labels this sign as Keep to right.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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In the signal part of the sign and signal test, a red light is associated with which instruction?
- Prepare to stop
- Proceed with caution
- Stop
- Yield to pedestrians only
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Correct answer: Stop
The manual’s example of colored signals labels red as Stop.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What is a three-point turn?
- A maneuver to turn right at an intersection with a signal
- A maneuver to back a vehicle into a parking space
- A maneuver to merge from a ramp to a highway
- A maneuver to turn a vehicle 180 degrees on a narrow street
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Correct answer: A maneuver to turn a vehicle 180 degrees on a narrow street
The manual defines a three-point turn as a maneuver to turn a vehicle 180 degrees on a narrow street (sometimes called a turnabout).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What is a highway-rail intersection?
- The area where two highways meet at a traffic signal or sign
- A crossing that is used only by trains and railroad workers
- The area common to highways and railroad tracks that intersect or cross
- A safety zone set aside beside the railroad tracks
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Correct answer: The area common to highways and railroad tracks that intersect or cross
The manual defines a highway-rail intersection as the area common to one or more highways intersecting with, or crossing, one or more railroad tracks.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)