Delaware permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 55 Delaware numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    Under Delaware's zero tolerance law, how long is the license revocation for a first offense?

    Two months

    Anyone under 21 who drives after drinking any alcohol loses their license for two months on a first offense and for 6 to 12 months on each later offense.

    Delaware Driver Manual, page 54

  • Fines, points & penalties

    What is Delaware's minimum liability coverage for bodily injury or death of one person in one crash?

    $25,000

    Delaware's liability minimums are $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $10,000 for property damage, plus PIP of $15,000/$30,000.

    Delaware Driver Manual, page 63

  • Speed limits

    How should you approach and enter a Delaware roundabout?

    Slow to 10-15 mph and yield to traffic already in the circle

    Stay to the right of the splitter island, slow to 10-15 mph, yield to pedestrians, and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

    Delaware Driver Manual, page 86

Every Delaware number, by topic

Official test facts and Delaware laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.

Alcohol & drugs

9 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driversdelcode.delaware.gov
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An amount of alcohol in a sample of a person’s blood equivalent to .08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
0.02%BAC limit for underage driversdelcode.delaware.gov
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Evidence that there was at the time of the test an alcohol concentration of .02 or more in that person’s blood or breath is per se evidence that the person had consumed alcoholic liquor.
0.04%BAC limit in a commercial vehicledelcode.delaware.gov
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No person shall drive, operate, or have actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more in that person’s blood or breath
$500-$1,500, 12 monthsDrunk driving (DUI)Fine of $500-$1,500 and/or up to 12 months in jail (may be suspended)delcode.delaware.gov
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For the first offense, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,500 or imprisoned not more than 12 months or both. Any period of imprisonment imposed under this paragraph may be suspended.
24 monthsDrunk driving (DUI)A refusal also makes a later DUI revocation 24 monthsdelcode.delaware.gov
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12 months; except that if the person’s blood alcohol concentration was .15 or greater, but less than .20, the revocation period must be 18 months, or if the person’s blood alcohol concentration was .20 or greater, or the person refused a chemical test, the revocation period must be 24 months.
Two monthsUnder Delaware's zero tolerance law, how long is the license revocation for a first offense?Answer: Two monthsDelaware Driver Manual, page 54
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shall have their driver license revoked for a period of two months for the first offense and not less than six months nor more than 12 months for each subsequent offense.
12 monthsFor a first DUI offense with a BAC under .15, how long does the Delaware DMV revoke the license?Answer: 12 monthsDelaware Driver Manual, page 56
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12 months for BAC less than .15 or for drugs.
15-day, 15 daysAfter a DUI arrest in Delaware, the officer takes your license. What do you receive, and how long do you have to request a hearing?Answer: A 15-day temporary license and 15 days to request a hearingDelaware Driver Manual, page 55
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The officer will then issue a 15-day temporary license. The driver will have 15 days to request an administrative hearing.
$100A 19-year-old in Delaware is caught with alcohol for the first time. What is the fine?Answer: $100Delaware Driver Manual, page 54
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shall be fined $100 for the 1st offense and not less than $200 nor more than $500 for each subsequent offense.

Fines, points & penalties

11 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$100Phone use$100 civil penalty for a first offensedelcode.delaware.gov
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Whoever violates this section shall for the first offense be subject to a civil penalty of $100. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 2 years of the former offense the person shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $200 nor more than $300.
$200-$300, 2 yearsPhone use$200-$300 for each later offense within 2 yearsdelcode.delaware.gov
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Whoever violates this section shall for the first offense be subject to a civil penalty of $100. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 2 years of the former offense the person shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $200 nor more than $300.
30 lb, 5-pointSeat beltsUnder 2 and under 30 lb: rear-facing seat with a 5-point harnessdelcode.delaware.gov
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A child under the age of 2 years and less than 30 pounds shall be properly secured in a rear-facing child restraint equipped with a 5-point harness.
40 lb, 5-pointSeat beltsUnder 4 and under 40 lb: 5-point harness seat (rear- or forward-facing)delcode.delaware.gov
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A child under the age of 4 and less than 40 pounds shall be properly secured in a child restraint equipped with a 5-point harness.
20 mph, 50 mphMove Over lawIf changing lanes is impossible or unsafe, proceed with caution and reduce to a safe speed, at least 20 mph below the posted limit when the limit is 50 mph or moredelcode.delaware.gov
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Proceed with caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed at least 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, if the speed limit is 50 miles per hour or above
$25,000What is Delaware's minimum liability coverage for bodily injury or death of one person in one crash?Answer: $25,000Delaware Driver Manual, page 63
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$25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one crash.
$15,000Delaware requires Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. What is the minimum PIP for any one person?Answer: $15,000Delaware Driver Manual, page 63
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A PIP (Personal Injury Protection) minimum of $15,000 for any 1 person and $30,000 for all persons injured in any 1 crash.
$1,500 to $2,000What is the fine for a first offense of driving an uninsured vehicle in Delaware?Answer: $1,500 to $2,000Delaware Driver Manual, page 63
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The penalty for operating an uninsured vehicle is a fine not less than $1,500.00 nor more than $2,000.00.
12 monthsHow does Delaware count a violation's points when deciding Problem Driver Program actions?Answer: Full value for 12 months, then half value for the next 12Delaware Driver Manual, page 47
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full point value for the first 12 months from the date of violation and half point value for the second 12 months from date of violation.
$100 and $300In Delaware, what is the first-offense fine for a conviction of aggressive driving?Answer: Between $100 and $300Delaware Driver Manual, page 49
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Offenders will be fined between $100.00 and $300.00 for the first offense.
$2,000A crash on a Delaware public highway causes about $2,500 in property damage. No one is hurt and no driver appears impaired. Must it be reported to police?Answer: Yes, because the damage is $2,000 or moreDelaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website
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When the collision occurs on a public highway and results in property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or more; or

Speed limits

9 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
65 mphSpeed limitsThe highest limit, 65 mph, applies where posted, such as State Route 1delcode.delaware.gov
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The Department of Transportation shall designate a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour for all portions of Delaware State Route 1 located between the Red Lion Creek and the Appoquinimink River
10-15 mphHow should you approach and enter a Delaware roundabout?Answer: Slow to 10-15 mph and yield to traffic already in the circleDelaware Driver Manual, page 86
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Upon approaching the roundabout, stay to the right of the splitter island and slow down to 10-15 mph .
50 mphUnless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit on a two-lane road in Delaware?Answer: 50 mphDelaware Driver Manual, page 93
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Two-lane roads 50 miles per hour
20 mphWhat is the speed limit in a Delaware school zone?Answer: 20 mphDelaware Driver Manual, page 93
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School zones* 20 miles per hour
20 or 25 mphWhat is the speed limit in a Delaware residential district unless posted otherwise?Answer: 20 or 25 mph, as set by the agency that owns the roadDelaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website
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25 miles per hour in any business district; (2) 20 or 25 miles per hour in any residence district, at the discretion of the agency owning the roadway;
55 mphWhat is Delaware's speed limit on divided roads and roads with four or more lanes?Answer: 55 mphDelaware Driver Manual, page 93
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Divided roads & roads having four or more lanes 55 miles per hour
50 mphIn a heavy rain, at about what speed can your tires lose all traction and hydroplane?Answer: About 50 mphDelaware Driver Manual, page 124
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In a heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road at about 50 mph.
15 mphYour right wheels drop off the pavement onto the shoulder. When should you steer back onto the road?Answer: After slowing to 15 mph or less and checking traffic behindDelaware Driver Manual, page 136
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Don't try to get back onto the pavement until you have your vehicle under control, your speed is reduced to 15 mph or less, and you have looked for traffic behind you.
20 mphOn a Delaware road posted at 55 mph, a tow truck with flashing amber lights is stopped on the shoulder. Heavy traffic makes it unsafe to change lanes away from it. What does the law require?Answer: Slow to at least 20 mph below the limitDelaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website
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Proceed with caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed at least 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, if the speed limit is 50 miles per hour or above

Distances & following gaps

8 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
300 feetDelaware law requires you to signal continuously for how far before turning?Answer: At least 300 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 122
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You must make a hand and arm signal or use your electrical directional (turn) signal or both continuously for at least 300 feet before turning.
Three secondsUnder normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance the Delaware Driver Manual teaches?Answer: Three secondsDelaware Driver Manual, page 128
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Repeat until you are following no closer than three seconds.
four-secondWhat following distance does the Delaware manual recommend behind a motorcycle at speeds above 40 mph?Answer: A four-second countDelaware Driver Manual, page 100
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Following distance behind the motorcyclist should be at a two second count when traveling at speeds under 40 mph and a four second count for speeds above 40 mph.
three feetHow much room does Delaware law require when you pass a bicyclist?Answer: At least three feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 96
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Motorists must give bicyclists at least three (3) feet of room when passing.
10 secondsAbout how long before a Delaware school bus turns on its flashing red lights does it show flashing yellow lights?Answer: About 10 secondsDelaware Driver Manual, page 89
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They will be activated approximately 10 seconds prior to the overhead flashing red lights
1,000 feetBesides from sunset to sunrise, when must your headlights be on in Delaware?Answer: Any time you cannot see beyond 1,000 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 62
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On any other time you cannot see beyond 1000 feet.
500 feetAn oncoming car is approaching at night. When must you switch from high beams to low beams under Delaware law?Answer: Within 500 feet of the oncoming vehicleDelaware Driver Manual, page 62
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Switched to low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle or when within 200 feet of the vehicle you are following.
200 feetYou are following another car at night. Within what distance must you use low beams?Answer: 200 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 62
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Switched to low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle or when within 200 feet of the vehicle you are following.

Parking

5 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 feetIn Delaware, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?Answer: No closer than 15 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 92
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In front of a public or private road, driveway, or alley. • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
20 feetHow far must you stay from a crosswalk at an intersection when parking in Delaware?Answer: 20 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 92
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In an intersection, on a crosswalk, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
30 feetHow far must you park from a stop sign, traffic signal or flashing beacon in Delaware?Answer: 30 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 93
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Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic signal.
50 feetUnless posted otherwise, how close to a railroad crossing may you park in Delaware?Answer: No closer than 50 feetDelaware Driver Manual, page 93
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Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing unless otherwise posted.
12 inchesWhen parallel parking on a two-way street in Delaware, how close must your car be to the curb?Answer: Within 12 inchesDelaware Driver Manual, page 91
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When parking on a two-way highway you must park parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the highway.

Ages, permits & the test

7 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
32Questions on the testservices.dmv.de.gov
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The actual Class D knowledge test consists of 32 questions of which 26 must be answered correctly to pass the test.
26 of 32Correct answers to passservices.dmv.de.gov
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The actual Class D knowledge test consists of 32 questions of which 26 must be answered correctly to pass the test.
$50Feedmv.de.gov
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The applicant must pay a $50.00 Class D license fee for an 8-year license and pass an eye screen at the time of application.
At least 16 and under 18How old must you be to apply for a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit (outside the IEP exception)?Answer: At least 16 and under 18Delaware Driver Manual, page 28
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Must be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old
at least 25, 5 yearsWhen a Level One permit holder must be supervised, who may act as the supervising driver?Answer: A licensed driver at least 25 who has held a Class D license for 5 yearsDelaware Driver Manual, page 29
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who is at least 25 years of age and has held a Class D license for at least 5 years
50 hours, 10 hoursHow much supervised driving must the sponsor certify during the first six months of a Delaware Level One permit?Answer: 50 hours, including 10 hours at nightDelaware Driver Manual, page 29
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The sponsor shall certify that the permit holder has driven for 50 hours; 10 of which includes night-time driving.
one-monthA Delaware driver is convicted of going 25 mph over the posted limit. What is the license penalty?Answer: A one-month suspensionDelaware Driver Manual, page 48
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The driver will be suspended for one month when convicted of driving 25 mph over the posted speed limit.

Time limits & deadlines

2 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$2,000CrashesReport the crash to police immediately if anyone is hurt or killed, if damage on a public highway looks like $2,000 or more, or if a driver appears impaireddelcode.delaware.gov
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When the collision occurs on a public highway and results in property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or more; or
30 daysYou move to a new address within Delaware. How long do you have to notify the DMV?Answer: 30 daysDelaware Driver Manual, page 33
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After changing your Delaware address, you have 30 days to notify both the Vehicle Registration and Driver License Sections of the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Seat belts, lights & equipment

3 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
under 16Seat beltsThe driver must secure every occupant 16 and older in a seat belt and is responsible for children under 16 being in the right car seat, booster or beltdelcode.delaware.gov
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each occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle who is 16 years of age or older.
under age 2, 30 poundsUnder Delaware law, which children must ride in a rear-facing car seat?Answer: Children under age 2 and under 30 poundsDelaware Driver Manual, page 109
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Children under age 2 AND 30 pounds to ride in a rear-facing car seat.
5 feet 5 inchesUnder Delaware law, which child may not ride in the front passenger seat of a car that has a passenger-side air bag?Answer: A child under 12 who is 5 feet 5 inches tall or shorterDelaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website
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No child who is 5′5″ or less in height and who is under 12 years of age shall occupy the front passenger seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger-side airbag

Other numbers

1 number
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
three timesCompared with stopping from 30 mph, how much distance does stopping from 60 mph take?Answer: More than three times as muchDelaware Driver Manual, page 123
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stopping at 60 mph does not take twice the distance it takes at 30 mph as one might think, but over three times the distance.

Memory tips

How to study them (our advice, not official rules):

  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
  • Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
  • Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.

Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Delaware permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 55 of them for Delaware, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the Delaware Driver Manual, Delaware statutes or DMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

Is the numbers drill free?

Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.

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