Delaware: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 1 Practice Test
Required and prohibited vehicle equipment, headlights, checking your vehicle, steering, braking, scanning, turn signals and hand signals. — Part 1
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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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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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Low beams must reveal people at least how far ahead?
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 350 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Low beams must reveal people at least 100 feet ahead and must not strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What color must the two required front headlights on an automobile be?
- Yellow
- White
- Amber
- White or amber
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Correct answer: White
At least two white multiple beam lights are required, one on each side in the front.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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The required taillights must be visible from what distance?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 350 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Taillights are red and must be visible from a distance of 500 feet.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What color may the front parking light be?
- White or amber
- Red only
- White or red
- Green or amber
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Correct answer: White or amber
The manual requires at least one white or amber parking light visible 500 feet to the front.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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The license plate light must be strong enough for the number on the plate to be seen from what distance?
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 50 feet
The license plate light must be white and strong enough for the number to be seen from 50 feet.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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A stop light must be visible from at least what distance in normal sunlight?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Stop lights must light when the brake pedal is pushed and be visible from at least 100 feet in normal sunlight.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What color may the front turn signals on a vehicle manufactured after 1953 be?
- Any shade between amber and red
- Only white
- Any shade between white and red
- Any shade between white and amber
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Correct answer: Any shade between white and amber
The manual says front turn signals may be any shade between white and amber.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What color may the rear turn signals be?
- Any shade between amber and red
- Any shade between white and amber
- Only red
- Any shade between white and red
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Correct answer: Any shade between amber and red
Rear turn signals may be any shade between amber and red.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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Turn signals on a vehicle manufactured after 1953 must be visible at least how far in normal sunlight?
- 25 feet
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Both the front and rear sets must be visible at least 100 feet in normal sunlight.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What is the minimum number of reflectors required on a vehicle manufactured after 1977?
- Two
- Six
- Four
- Eight
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Correct answer: Six
Vehicles manufactured after 1977 require a minimum of six reflectors.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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On a vehicle manufactured after 1977, what color are the two reflectors on the front sides?
- Red
- White
- Green
- Amber
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Correct answer: Amber
The manual calls for two amber reflectors on the front sides, two red on the rear sides and two red to the rear.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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Reflectors must be visible to 500 feet and have at least how much reflective area?
- Four square inches
- One square inch
- Eight square inches
- Twelve square inches
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Correct answer: Four square inches
Reflectors must be visible to 500 feet and have four square inches of reflective area.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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Passenger vehicles manufactured since which year require side marker lamps?
- 1953
- 1968
- 1972
- 1977
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Correct answer: 1972
The manual says all passenger vehicles manufactured since 1972 require side marker lamps.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What color are the two side marker lamps on the rear sides of a passenger vehicle?
- Amber
- Red
- White
- Yellow
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Correct answer: Red
Side marker lamps consist of two amber lamps to the front sides and two red lamps to the rear sides.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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How must a vehicle's brakes be adjusted?
- To work harder on the front wheels
- To work only when the vehicle is above 20 mph
- To work on the rear wheels first
- To work evenly on all sides of the vehicle
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Correct answer: To work evenly on all sides of the vehicle
Brakes must be adjusted to work evenly on all sides of the vehicle and meet federal braking requirements.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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From a speed of 20 mph, the parking or emergency brake must stop the vehicle within what distance?
- 54 feet
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 54 feet
The parking or emergency brake must stop the vehicle within 54 feet from 20 mph.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What must the windshield and all side and rear windows be made of?
- Tempered plastic
- Tinted laminated acrylic
- Automotive safety glass
- Any clear material
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Correct answer: Automotive safety glass
The manual requires automotive safety glass for the windshield and all side and rear windows.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Which stickers or signs may be placed on the windshield or other windows?
- Any sticker that does not block the driver's view
- Only certificates required by law or DMV-approved ones
- Only parking permits and toll transponders
- Any sticker placed below the top five inches
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Correct answer: Only certificates required by law or DMV-approved ones
No stickers or signs may be placed on windows other than certificates required by law or approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What are windshield wipers required to do?
- Clear fog and frost from all the side windows
- Keep the windshield warm during cold weather
- Clean both the rear window and side mirrors
- Clean rain, snow, or moisture from the windshield
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Correct answer: Clean rain, snow, or moisture from the windshield
Windshield wipers are required to clean rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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When must a vehicle have outside mirrors on both the left and right sides under the rear vision mirror rule?
- When the inside mirror view to the rear is blocked
- Only when the vehicle is towing a trailer
- Only when driving after sunset or before sunrise
- Only on vehicles manufactured in 1977 or later
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Correct answer: When the inside mirror view to the rear is blocked
If the view from the inside mirror to the rear is blocked, outside mirrors on the left and right side are required.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What must a vehicle's muffler be?
- Removable whenever the vehicle is driven off the highway
- Fitted with a cut-out for extra power
- In good working order and in constant operation
- Used only when driving above 25 mph
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Correct answer: In good working order and in constant operation
The muffler must be in good working order and in constant operation, and federal noise standards must be met.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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A vehicle's horn must be able to make a sound that can be heard under normal conditions at least how far away?
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
The horn must be heard under normal conditions at least 200 feet away.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What is the most spotlights that may be mounted on a vehicle?
- One
- Three
- Two
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The manual says two spotlights may be mounted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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How far ahead of the vehicle may the intense beam of a spotlight be aimed, at most?
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 350 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
No part of the intense beam may be aimed to the left of, or more than 100 feet ahead of, the vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What color may fog lights mounted on the front of a vehicle be?
- Red or amber
- Only white
- Blue or white
- White or yellow
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Correct answer: White or yellow
Two fog lights, white or yellow, may be mounted on the front of the vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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At what height above the ground may fog lights be mounted?
- Not less than 12 inches nor more than 30 inches
- Not less than 6 inches nor more than 12 inches
- Not less than 24 inches nor more than 54 inches
- Not less than 30 inches nor more than 48 inches
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Correct answer: Not less than 12 inches nor more than 30 inches
Fog lights must be mounted at a height of not less than 12 inches nor more than 30 inches above the ground.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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The light beam of a fog light must drop at least how much in the first 25 feet?
- One inch
- Twelve inches
- Four inches
- Thirty inches
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Correct answer: Four inches
The fog light beam must drop at least four inches in the first 25 feet.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What color may back-up lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle be?
- Red only
- Any color from white to amber
- Any color from amber to red
- Only white
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Correct answer: Any color from white to amber
Back-up lights may be any color from white to amber.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Other than factory-equipped, marker lamps and turn signal lamps, colored lights are permitted only on which vehicles?
- School buses only
- Vehicles with a DMV waiver
- Vehicles used at night
- Emergency vehicles
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Correct answer: Emergency vehicles
Such colored lights are permitted only on emergency vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What is the most lights of 300 candlepower or more that may be lit on the front of a vehicle at one time?
- Four
- Two
- Three
- Six
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Correct answer: Four
Not more than four lights of 300 candlepower or more on the front may be lit at one time.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Headlights must be installed no higher than what height, measured from the center of the lamp to the ground?
- 24 inches
- 30 inches
- 54 inches
- 60 inches
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Correct answer: 54 inches
Headlights must be no higher than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches from the center of the lamp to the ground.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What does Delaware law say about an ordinary motor vehicle showing a red light visible to the front?
- Allowed if the light is below the headlights
- Not allowed; only emergency vehicles may show one
- Allowed during the hours after sunset
- Allowed with a valid DMV waiver on file
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Correct answer: Not allowed; only emergency vehicles may show one
No ordinary motor vehicle can show a red light visible to the front; such lights are permitted only on emergency vehicles.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Besides turn signals and four-way flashers, which of these may use flashing lights?
- Private delivery vans
- Rental pickup trucks
- Personal motorcycles
- Snow removal equipment
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Correct answer: Snow removal equipment
Flashing lights are allowed on emergency vehicles, school buses and snow removal equipment, among other uses.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What color revolving or flashing lights can snow removal equipment use?
- Green
- Blue
- White
- Purple
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Correct answer: Green
Snow removal equipment can use green revolving or flashing lights.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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For which purpose besides signaling turns may any vehicle use flashing lights?
- To signal a parking spot
- To pass another vehicle at night
- To indicate a traffic hazard
- To warn of a tailgater
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Correct answer: To indicate a traffic hazard
Four-way flashers on any vehicle may indicate a traffic hazard.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What does Delaware law say about unauthorized frames, accessories, designs or symbols on or attached to a license plate?
- They are allowed if the number stays readable
- They are prohibited
- They are allowed on the front plate only
- They are allowed with a DMV sticker
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Correct answer: They are prohibited
Unauthorized plates, frames, accessories, designs, or symbols on or attached to the license plate are prohibited.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What does the manual say about a light, lamp or reflector that tends to change the original design or performance of the vehicle?
- It may be installed at night only
- It may be installed on the rear only
- It may be installed with an inspection
- It may not be installed
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Correct answer: It may not be installed
No light, lamp or reflector that tends to change the original design or performance of the vehicle may be installed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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During which period are studded tires legal in Delaware?
- October 15 to April 15 inclusive
- November 1 to March 31 inclusive
- October 1 to April 30 inclusive
- December 1 to March 15 inclusive
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Correct answer: October 15 to April 15 inclusive
Studded tires are legal from October 15 to April 15 inclusive and illegal from April 16 to October 14 inclusive.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)