Delaware: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 2 Practice Test
Required and prohibited vehicle equipment, headlights, checking your vehicle, steering, braking, scanning, turn signals and hand signals. — Part 2
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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 does Delaware law say about using a muffler cut-out?
- It is allowed on highways in daytime
- It is allowed with a DMV waiver
- It is prohibited
- It is allowed below 25 mph
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Correct answer: It is prohibited
It is prohibited to use a muffler cut-out.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Which device may an ordinary vehicle NOT be equipped with?
- A horn in good working order
- A siren, exhaust or compression whistle
- A rear vision mirror inside the car
- A windshield wiper on the driver side
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Correct answer: A siren, exhaust or compression whistle
No ordinary vehicle shall be equipped with any siren, exhaust, or compression whistle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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How many vehicles may a motor vehicle tow, with the exception that a tractor and semi-trailer may tow one other vehicle?
- Two vehicles
- Three vehicles
- Any number if brakes are fitted
- A single vehicle
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Correct answer: A single vehicle
No motor vehicle shall tow more than a single vehicle (a tractor and semi-trailer may tow one other vehicle).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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The draw bar or other connection between a towing vehicle and the vehicle it tows must be no more than what length?
- 15 feet
- 6 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
The connection between two vehicles, one of which is towing the other, must be no more than 15 feet long.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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If a chain, rope or cable is used to tow a vehicle, what must be attached to it?
- A white flag at least 6 inches square
- A red light visible from 500 feet
- A red flag at least 12 inches square
- A reflector of four square inches
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Correct answer: A red flag at least 12 inches square
A red flag at least 12 inches square must be attached to a chain, rope or cable used for towing.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Window tint may not be installed over which of these?
- The rear window
- The side mirrors
- The steering wheel cover
- Lights or the license plate
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Correct answer: Lights or the license plate
Tint material may not be installed over any lights or the vehicle's license plate.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What must a vehicle with tint installed have?
- Outside mirrors on both the right and left sides
- A tint certificate sticker on the windshield
- Two rear vision mirrors inside the vehicle
- A DMV inspection of the tint every year
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Correct answer: Outside mirrors on both the right and left sides
Vehicles with tint installed must have outside mirrors on both the right and left sides of the vehicle.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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A vehicle with aftermarket tint to the immediate right or left of the driver must have what?
- A tint waiver kept at home with the title
- A DMV window sticker on the windshield
- A valid approved waiver kept in the vehicle
- A letter from the tint installer
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Correct answer: A valid approved waiver kept in the vehicle
Such vehicles must have an approved valid tint waiver, and it must be kept inside the vehicle at all times.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Delaware law requires headlights (not parking lights) to be on when driving at which time?
- Only after 9 p.m.
- After sunset or before sunrise
- Only from midnight to sunrise
- Only when other vehicles have theirs on
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Correct answer: After sunset or before sunrise
Headlights must be on when driving after sunset or before sunrise.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Headlights must be on any other time you cannot see beyond what distance?
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
- 100 feet
- 1000 feet
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Correct answer: 1000 feet
Headlights must be on any other time you cannot see beyond 1000 feet.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Under the manual’s "Using Headlights" rules, when must your headlights be on?
- Use your windshield wipers
- Drive on a two-lane road
- Drive in a work zone
- Follow a large truck
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Correct answer: Use your windshield wipers
Headlights must be on any time you use your windshield wipers.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Delaware law requires switching to low beams how far before meeting another vehicle?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
- 350 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Switch to low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle or when within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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You must switch to low beams when within what distance of the vehicle you are following?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 350 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
Low beams are required when within 200 feet of the vehicle you are following.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Which of these lights are listed among those that must be clean, in working order and properly aimed at inspection?
- Stop lights, turn signals, license plate light, parking lights and headlights
- Headlights, stop lights, turn signals and parking lights, but not the license plate light
- Only the headlights and the parking lights
- Only the stop lights and the turn signals
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Correct answer: Stop lights, turn signals, license plate light, parking lights and headlights
The inspection list includes stop lights, turn signals, license plate light, parking lights, and headlights.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What kind of brake check is given to all vehicles presented for inspection?
- A visual check of the brake pedal
- A road test on public streets
- A performance brake test
- A check of the parking brake only
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Correct answer: A performance brake test
A performance brake test is given to all vehicles presented for inspection.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What is required of mirrors at inspection?
- They must be tinted against glare
- They must be clean and unbroken
- They must be on both front doors
- They must be at least 10 inches wide
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Correct answer: They must be clean and unbroken
The inspection list says mirrors must be clean and unbroken.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What is required of windshield wipers at inspection?
- They must have two speeds and a rain sensor fitted by the maker
- They must be replaced before every inspection
- They must clear at least half the windshield
- They must be fully operative, with the rubber blades in good condition
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Correct answer: They must be fully operative, with the rubber blades in good condition
Windshield wipers must be fully operative, which means the rubber blades must be in good condition.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What must the hood and trunk latches do at inspection?
- Hold the hood and trunk fully closed
- Open from the driver's seat only
- Lock with a separate key
- Release when the engine is running
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Correct answer: Hold the hood and trunk fully closed
Hood and trunk latches must hold the hood and trunk fully closed.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What is the minimum tire tread depth at inspection, measured in two adjacent treads?
- 1/32 inch
- 4/32 inch
- 2/32 inch
- 6/32 inch
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Correct answer: 2/32 inch
Tread depth must be at least 2/32 inch measured in two adjacent treads.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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Which tire condition is listed as not allowed at inspection?
- A spare of a different size
- Fabric showing
- Plastic valve caps
- Uneven wear on the sidewall label
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Correct answer: Fabric showing
Tires must have no bulges, no fabric showing, no bald areas, and no cuts.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What must the muffler do?
- Make the exhaust louder at highway speed
- Be replaced every two years
- Be made of stainless steel
- Effectively reduce the sound of engine exhaust
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Correct answer: Effectively reduce the sound of engine exhaust
The muffler must effectively reduce the sound of engine exhaust, with no leaks in the exhaust system.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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When must a catalytic converter be installed on a vehicle?
- If the vehicle was originally equipped with one by the manufacturer
- Only on vehicles built after 1996 and weighing under 8,000 lbs
- Only on diesel-powered vehicles
- Only after a failed emissions test
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Correct answer: If the vehicle was originally equipped with one by the manufacturer
A catalytic converter must be installed if originally equipped by the manufacturer.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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Which of these must NOT be visible on a vehicle presented for inspection?
- Dust and dirt on the dashboard and seats
- Mud on the lower body
- Gasoline, oil, or coolant leaks
- Scratches on the paint
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Correct answer: Gasoline, oil, or coolant leaks
There must be no visible gasoline, oil, or coolant leaks.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What must be true of door handles at inspection?
- They must be chrome plated and at least four inches long
- They must be present and in working condition
- They must lock from outside only
- They must be replaced yearly
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Correct answer: They must be present and in working condition
Door handles or equivalent must be present and in working condition.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What must be true of the horn at inspection?
- It must sound louder than 100 decibels
- It must play two tones
- It must work only with the key on
- It must be in operating condition
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Correct answer: It must be in operating condition
The inspection list says the horn must be in operating condition.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What is the maximum bumper height on passenger cars, measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper?
- 22 inches
- 16 inches
- 28 inches
- 30 inches
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Correct answer: 22 inches
Bumper height on passenger cars must not exceed 22 inches from the ground to the bottom of the bumper.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What is the maximum distance allowed between the vehicle body and the vehicle frame rail?
- One inch
- Five inches
- Three inches
- Eight inches
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Correct answer: Three inches
The maximum distance between the vehicle body and vehicle frame rail may not exceed three inches.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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How high may an air scoop mounted on a vehicle hood be?
- No more than one inch
- No more than six inches
- No more than ten inches
- No more than three inches
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Correct answer: No more than three inches
No air scoops may be mounted on a vehicle hood that exceed three inches.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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A windshield crack longer than what length is a mandatory failure item at inspection?
- Over five inches
- Over two inches
- Over eight inches
- Over ten inches
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Correct answer: Over five inches
Cracks over five inches are mandatory failure items.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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A star chip in the windshield larger than what size is a mandatory failure item at inspection?
- Over a quarter inch
- Over two inches
- Over one inch
- Over three inches
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Correct answer: Over one inch
Star chips over one inch are mandatory failure items.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What is the minimum height of visibility of a windshield?
- 4 inches
- 10 inches
- 15 inches
- 20 inches
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Correct answer: 10 inches
The manual gives the minimum height of visibility of a windshield as 10 inches.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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Which vehicles will be tested for exhaust emissions?
- Only vehicles older than 1968
- Only vehicles from 1996 on
- Only diesel-powered vehicles
- All vehicles from 1968 to 1995
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Correct answer: All vehicles from 1968 to 1995
All vehicles 1968 to 1995 are tested for exhaust emissions.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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When they are inspected for emissions, what test do 1996 and newer gas-powered vehicles of less than 8,000 lbs receive?
- The Onboard Diagnostic Test (OBD-II)
- A visual smoke check at the inspection lane
- A tailpipe exhaust test only
- A tailpipe smoke test by a private mechanic
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Correct answer: The Onboard Diagnostic Test (OBD-II)
1996 and newer gas-powered vehicles less than 8,000 lbs receive the Onboard Diagnostic Test (OBD-II).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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Which vehicles between 8,501 and 14,000 GVWR are tested using the Onboard Diagnostic Test (OBD-II)?
- Only vehicles from 1968 to 1995
- Only gas-powered vehicles from 1996
- 2008 and newer vehicles, gas or diesel powered
- Only trailers and recreational vehicles
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Correct answer: 2008 and newer vehicles, gas or diesel powered
2008 and newer gas or diesel vehicles between 8,501 and 14,000 GVWR get the OBD-II test.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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When does Delaware law require drivers to signal by hand or turn signals?
- Only when turning left at an intersection
- Only when other vehicles are nearby
- When they intend to stop, turn, or change lanes
- Only when changing lanes on a freeway
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Correct answer: When they intend to stop, turn, or change lanes
Delaware law requires signaling by hand or turn signals when intending to stop, turn, or change lanes.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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How far before your intended action must you signal?
- 50 feet
- 300 feet
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 300 feet
The manual says you must signal 300 feet prior to your intended action.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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What equipment must a moped or triped have, according to the manual?
- Front and rear lights and a bell or device audible at 100 feet
- A front light only and a horn that is audible at 50 feet
- A rear-view mirror and a siren audible at 200 feet
- Wheel reflectors and a horn audible at 500 feet at night
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Correct answer: Front and rear lights and a bell or device audible at 100 feet
Mopeds and tripeds need lights front and rear and a bell or device audible at least 100 feet.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 101 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 101)
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Who is responsible for making sure the vehicle being driven is safe to operate?
- The driver of the vehicle
- The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
- The company that built the car
- The shop that last repaired it
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Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle
The manual says it is the duty of drivers to make certain the vehicles they drive are safe to operate.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 105 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 105)
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What does the manual give as the best way to prolong the life of your car and save on fuel?
- Drive it only on the highway
- Let the engine idle before every trip
- Use it as little as possible
- Park it in the sun between trips
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Correct answer: Use it as little as possible
The manual states that using the car as little as possible is the best way to prolong its life and save fuel.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 105 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 105)