Delaware: Licensing basics — Part 10 Practice Test
Delaware's learner permits and the Graduated Driver License, the documents you need, license classes and endorsements, renewals and the driver examination. — Part 10
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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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Which exam must a Taxi/Limo endorsement applicant pass?
- The CDL general knowledge exam
- The motorcycle knowledge exam
- The Class D knowledge exam
- The school bus knowledge exam
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Correct answer: The Class D knowledge exam
The applicant must pass the Class D knowledge exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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If you are applying for a “Z” Taxi/Limo endorsement, what must you submit first?
- The Criminal History Record Check Authorization Form
- A medical certificate signed by a physician
- Proof of a completed defensive driving course
- A motorcycle rider education certificate
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Correct answer: The Criminal History Record Check Authorization Form
A “Z” applicant must first submit the Criminal History Record Check Authorization Form for approval.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What is true of an out-of-state Taxi/Limo endorsement in Delaware?
- It is valid for 30 days after moving to Delaware
- It transfers after passing the Class D knowledge exam
- It transfers if the holder completes a defensive driving course
- It is not transferable
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Correct answer: It is not transferable
The manual notes that out-of-state Taxi/Limo endorsements are not transferable.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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If your Class D driving privileges have been cancelled, denied, disqualified, expired, revoked, or suspended over one year, which exams are you required to take?
- The vision and Class D knowledge exams
- The road exam only
- The vision and road exams, but no knowledge exam
- No exams, only reapplication
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Correct answer: The vision and Class D knowledge exams
After more than one year, you must take the vision and Class D knowledge exam and then reapply for Class D driving privileges.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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If your Class D driving privileges have been cancelled, denied, disqualified, expired, revoked, or suspended for over 5 years, which exams must you take?
- Only the vision exam
- Vision and knowledge exams only
- Vision, knowledge, and road exams
- Only the road exam
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Correct answer: Vision, knowledge, and road exams
After more than 5 years you must reapply for your Class D license and take the vision, knowledge, and road exams.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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After your CDL driving privileges have been suspended or revoked for over one year and you pass the vision and Class D knowledge exam, what must you do?
- Wait five years before applying again
- Reapply for commercial driving privileges
- Apply for a Class D learner permit
- Take a defensive driving course
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Correct answer: Reapply for commercial driving privileges
After successful completion of the exams you must reapply for commercial driving privileges.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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If vision screening shows that you need glasses or contact lenses, what happens to your license certificate?
- It is issued with a daylight-only restriction
- It is issued for a shorter period than normal
- It is issued as a temporary license only
- It is marked: you may not drive legally without them
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Correct answer: It is marked: you may not drive legally without them
The certificate is marked to indicate that you cannot drive legally without glasses or contact lenses.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What is the minimum acceptable vision for a Delaware driver license, with or without glasses or contact lenses?
- 20/20
- 20/30
- 20/40
- 20/70
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Correct answer: 20/40
Minimum acceptable vision is 20/40, with or without glasses or contact lenses.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Where are CDL physical and vision requirements contained?
- The Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual
- Delaware’s Graduated Driver License program
- The Title 21 definitions of emergency vehicles
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
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Correct answer: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
The manual says CDL physical and vision requirements are in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Part 391.41).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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In the highway sign and signal test, how may you be asked to identify certain highway signs?
- Only by reading the words printed on them aloud
- Only by their shape, color, or the symbols on them
- Only by their location along the road
- Only by the height of the sign above the road
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Correct answer: Only by their shape, color, or the symbols on them
The test asks you to identify certain signs only by shape, color, or the symbols appearing on them.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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In the highway sign and signal test, which of these must you also explain the meaning of?
- Traffic signals and pavement markings
- Dashboard warning lights and gauges
- Vehicle registration and title forms
- License classification charts
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Correct answer: Traffic signals and pavement markings
You will also have to explain the meaning of highway signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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The Rules of the Road test asks questions based on what?
- Federal highway regulations and national driving standards
- Delaware’s rules of the road, motor vehicle laws and safety practices
- The Commercial Driver Manual’s knowledge sections
- Driving school lesson plans and instructor guidelines
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Correct answer: Delaware’s rules of the road, motor vehicle laws and safety practices
The manual says the test is a series of questions based on Delaware’s rules of the road, motor vehicle laws and safety practices.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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How many days after passing the knowledge exam are you eligible to take a motorcycle road exam?
- 5 days
- 14 days
- 10 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
You are eligible to take a motorcycle road exam 10 days after you pass the knowledge exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Road exams are given every weekday except which day?
- Wednesday
- Monday
- Thursday
- Friday
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Correct answer: Wednesday
The manual says road exams are given on every weekday, except Wednesday.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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About how long does the Delaware road exam last?
- About 30 minutes
- About 10 minutes
- About 45 minutes
- About one hour
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Correct answer: About 30 minutes
The manual says you will drive for approximately 30 minutes doing the things usual in normal driving.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these must you have in your possession when you arrive for your road exam?
- A completed medical evaluation form
- A certificate from a driving school
- A valid learner's permit
- A copy of your knowledge exam score
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Correct answer: A valid learner's permit
A valid learner's permit is the first item on the list of things you must have when you arrive for the road exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which vehicle document must you have when you arrive for your road exam?
- A certificate from a driver education course
- A valid registration card for the vehicle
- A medical form signed by a doctor
- A letter from the vehicle's mechanic
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Correct answer: A valid registration card for the vehicle
You must have a valid registration card for the vehicle you will use (and for the trailer, if applicable).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these must you demonstrate during the road exam?
- A three point turn
- Changing a flat tire
- Jump-starting a battery
- Parking inside a garage
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Correct answer: A three point turn
The list of required skills includes a three point turn.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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How far must you back up during the road exam?
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 50 feet
The manual lists backing 50 feet among the skills you must demonstrate.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these will you NOT be asked to do during the road exam?
- Inspect the vehicle for safety and know its controls
- Anything contrary to traffic laws or safe driving practices
- Follow and overtake other vehicles in normal traffic
- Respond to signs, signals and pavement markings
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Correct answer: Anything contrary to traffic laws or safe driving practices
The examiner will not ask you to do anything contrary to the motor vehicle laws or safe driving practices.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Who is responsible for providing the vehicle driven during the road exam?
- The DMV examiner
- The driving school
- The accompanying driver's employer
- You, the applicant
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Correct answer: You, the applicant
The manual says it is your responsibility to provide the vehicle for the road exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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The vehicle you provide for the road exam must be properly registered and must also:
- Pass the DMV's safety inspection
- Have been serviced by a mechanic that month
- Be insured for at least one full year
- Be less than ten years old
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Correct answer: Pass the DMV's safety inspection
The vehicle must be properly registered and pass the DMV's safety inspection.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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In addition to being registered and passing inspection, the vehicle for the road exam must be:
- Owned by the person taking the exam
- Equipped with an automatic transmission
- Within the license class you applied for
- Painted a single solid color
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Correct answer: Within the license class you applied for
The manual states the vehicle must be within the license class for which you have applied.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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When does the examiner conduct a basic vehicle safety inspection?
- After the road exam ends
- Before the road exam begins
- Halfway through the road exam
- Only if the applicant fails
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Correct answer: Before the road exam begins
The examiner conducts a basic vehicle safety inspection before the road exam begins.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What must you do during the road exam with regard to smoking?
- Smoke only with the examiner's permission
- Smoke only when the car is stopped
- Smoke only with the windows open
- Refrain from smoking
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Correct answer: Refrain from smoking
The manual says you must refrain from smoking during the exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which of these is not permitted during the road test?
- Playing music or using a cell phone
- Checking your mirrors before changing lanes
- Using your turn signals when turning
- Wearing your seat belt while driving
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Correct answer: Playing music or using a cell phone
No cell phone use or playing of music is permitted during the road test.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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When must you be accompanied by a licensed driver at the road exam?
- Only when the examiner specifically asks for one to come along
- Only when you are taking the exam for the second time or later
- When you have no right to drive alone with a Class D license
- Only when the vehicle you provide is more than five years old
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Correct answer: When you have no right to drive alone with a Class D license
The accompanying driver is required if you do not have a valid Class D license with a legal right to drive alone in Delaware.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What must the accompanying licensed driver do while you take the road exam?
- Sit in the back seat during the entire exam
- Stay on site to drive the car away if you fail
- Wait at home until the exam has been completed
- Complete a short vision screening at the DMV
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Correct answer: Stay on site to drive the car away if you fail
A licensed driver must remain on site to drive the vehicle away in case the applicant is unsuccessful in passing the exam.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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If you plan to apply for a commercial driver license, what must you also do to prepare?
- Pass the Class D road exam again
- Hold a Class D license for one year
- Take a driving course in a taxi
- Study a separate manual
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Correct answer: Study a separate manual
Applicants for other license classes, the motorcycle endorsement or a CDL also need to study separate manuals.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Whom should you ask about anything that is not perfectly clear before your driver examination?
- The driver license examiner
- A traffic court clerk
- Your insurance agent
- A licensed practitioner
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Correct answer: The driver license examiner
The manual says anything not perfectly clear should be discussed with the driver license examiner prior to the examination.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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When applying for or renewing a Delaware driver license, what is the applicant required to do about medical conditions?
- Pass a full physical exam given by DMV staff
- Self-declare medical conditions that affect driving
- Submit an eye doctor's report every single time
- Complete a driver rehabilitation course first
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Correct answer: Self-declare medical conditions that affect driving
The applicant must self-declare, report or show certification about any medical conditions that may interfere with safely operating a vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What may an applicant be required to submit to show that a medical condition is under sufficient control?
- A written letter from the applicant's employer
- A certificate from a driver rehabilitation school
- A statement from the applicant's insurance agent
- A favorable medical report from a licensed practitioner
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Correct answer: A favorable medical report from a licensed practitioner
The applicant may be required to submit a favorable medical report from a licensed practitioner.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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A person licensed based on a medical report may be required to furnish a new medical report every year no later than:
- The last day of the person's birthday month
- The last day of the calendar year
- The date the license was first issued
- The last day of the month the license was issued
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Correct answer: The last day of the person's birthday month
The new report may be required every year no later than the last day of the person's birthday month.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What results if a person fails to provide a favorable medical report when one is required?
- A written warning only
- A mandatory driver improvement course
- Suspension of the driver's license
- A fine paid at the court
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Correct answer: Suspension of the driver's license
Failure to provide a favorable medical report will result in the suspension of the person's driver's license.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which of these may submit a request to re-examine a person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?
- The driver's employer or supervisor
- A member of the driver's immediate family
- The driver's insurance agent or broker
- The driver's landlord or property manager
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Correct answer: A member of the driver's immediate family
Requests may be submitted by members of a driver's immediate family, law enforcement, or a licensed practitioner.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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To maintain driving privilege after a special examination request, a person must provide favorable medical reports and successfully complete:
- A written essay on safe driving
- A vehicle safety inspection and a towing test
- The knowledge exam only
- The eye screening, knowledge and driving skills exams
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Correct answer: The eye screening, knowledge and driving skills exams
The person must provide favorable medical reports and complete the eye screening, knowledge and driving skills exams, and possibly a rehabilitation evaluation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A person subject to loss of consciousness will not be issued a Delaware license unless the Division receives:
- A medical report from the person's licensed practitioner
- A signed letter from the person's family members
- A certificate from an approved driving school
- A police report describing the medical condition
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Correct answer: A medical report from the person's licensed practitioner
A license is not issued unless the Division receives a medical report from the licensed practitioner saying the condition is under sufficient control.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)