A 15-year-old has completed driver education and wants a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit. What must still happen before meeting the minimum age requirement?
Correct answer: The applicant must turn 16.
The Level One permit begins at age 16. Completing driver education or having parental support does not lower that minimum.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 28; PDF p. 28 — GDL: Level One Learner's Permit — applicant eligibility ↗
A 16-year-old is applying for a Level One permit after driver education. What evidence of that training does DMV require?
Correct answer: The appropriate certificate showing successful completion of an approved driver education course.
The applicant must present the Delaware Driver Education Certificate. An out-of-state course needs Department of Education approval; informal preparation is not a substitute.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 28; PDF p. 28 — GDL: applicant eligibility — Driver Education Certificate ↗
A teen has held a Level One permit for four months and wants to make a short daytime trip alone. What is allowed?
Correct answer: The trip still requires the qualified supervisor.
During the first six months of valid Level One authority, supervision is required whenever the permit holder drives. Trip length and daylight do not remove it.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 29; PDF p. 29 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 6(a) ↗
Which sponsor-approved licensed adult meets the age and experience requirements to supervise a Level One permit holder?
Correct answer: A 27-year-old who has held a Class D license for six years and sits beside the driver.
The supervisor must be at least 25 and have held a Class D license for at least five years. The supervisor must sit beside the permit holder in the front seat.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 29; PDF p. 29 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 5 ↗
Before the supervised first stage is completed, what driving practice must the sponsor certify?
Correct answer: 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Delaware requires certification of 50 hours of driving, including 10 nighttime hours, after the first six months of valid driving authority.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 29; PDF p. 29 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 6(b) ↗
A qualified Level One driver is in the second six months and plans a social outing with no nighttime exception. What is the ordinary unsupervised driving window?
Correct answer: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
After the first six months, ordinary unsupervised driving is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The stated school, work and church travel exceptions do not turn a social outing into an exception.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 30; PDF p. 30 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 7(a)–(b) ↗
A Level One driver in the second six months is driving without a supervisor. How many other passengers may ordinarily ride?
Correct answer: One.
Without the adult supervisor, only one other passenger may ride. The immediate-family exception depends on the adult supervisor being present.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 30; PDF p. 30 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 7(c) ↗
A Level One driver wants to carry several immediate-family members during the first year. Which condition is necessary for the family passenger exception?
Correct answer: The qualified adult supervisor must be in the car.
The restriction on additional passengers does not apply to immediate family while the adult supervisor is in the car. It is not a general unsupervised family exemption.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 29; PDF p. 29 — Level One Learner's Permit Restrictions, item 4 ↗
A GDL driver wants to make a routine hands-free call while driving. What does Delaware require?
Correct answer: Do not make the call while operating the vehicle.
All phone and similar electronic-device use, including hands-free use, is prohibited for GDL drivers. This scenario is a routine call, not an emergency.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 81; PDF p. 81 — Cell Phone/Hand-Held Electronic Device Use — GDL note ↗
The sponsor withdraws the endorsement for a 17-year-old's driving privileges. What does the driver need to understand?
Correct answer: The withdrawal cancels the driving privileges.
The sponsor can withdraw the endorsement until the minor turns 18, cancelling valid driving privileges. Possessing the physical credential does not preserve authority.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 28; PDF p. 28 — GDL applicant eligibility, item 4 — sponsor authority ↗
A Level One permit holder has a suspension during the first year. Does that suspended time count toward the required 12 months of valid driving authority?
Correct answer: No; the suspended period does not count.
The required period excludes time during suspension, revocation, cancellation, denial or surrender. Calendar time alone does not complete the GDL program.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 30; PDF p. 30 — Eligibility for a Class D Operator's License — valid driving authority ↗
A 30-year-old first-time driver has a Class D learner permit. Which person is an appropriate accompanying driver?
Correct answer: A 24-year-old licensed and qualified to operate the same class of vehicle.
Adult learners need an accompanying licensed driver qualified for the class of vehicle and at least 21 years old. A motorcycle-only permit or a driver in a different car does not provide the required supervision.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 30; PDF p. 30 — First Time Applicants Over Age 18 — Temporary Instruction Permit ↗
An adult permit holder is preparing for a road exam. Which plan meets the ordinary arrival requirements?
Correct answer: Bring a safe, registered and insured test vehicle and an eligible licensed accompanying driver who remains on site.
The test vehicle needs valid registration and insurance and must pass the safety inspection. A driver without lawful solo authority needs the licensed escort, who must remain if the applicant cannot drive away legally.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 42; PDF p. 42 — Road Test: required documents and test vehicle; p. 43, accompanying driver ↗
A driver develops a medical condition that may interfere with safe vehicle control. What should the driver do?
Correct answer: Report the relevant change to DMV and follow any required medical evaluation.
The manual directs drivers to self-report health changes that may affect safe driving. DMV can require a favorable medical report; an unexpired credential does not establish continuing fitness.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 43; PDF p. 43 — Medical Information and Reporting — Self-Reporting of Medical Conditions ↗
After moving to a new Delaware address, when must a driver notify the driver-license and vehicle-registration sections?
Correct answer: Within 30 days.
The manual requires notice to both sections within 30 days of a Delaware address change. Updating only an unrelated mailing service is not DMV notice.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 33; PDF p. 33 — Additional Information — Address Change ↗
An adult with a valid out-of-state license becomes a Delaware resident. What is the ordinary deadline to apply for a Delaware license?
Correct answer: Within 60 days of becoming a resident.
The ordinary new-resident deadline is 60 days. A valid old license is part of the transfer process, not permission to defer it until expiration.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 31; PDF p. 31 — Transfer of Licenses — Drivers From Other States ↗
A license requires corrective lenses. The driver wants to go only to the nearest shop in daylight. What applies?
Correct answer: Wear the required glasses or contact lenses.
A corrective-lens restriction applies whenever driving. A short familiar daytime trip does not remove the requirement.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 134; PDF p. 134 — Vision — corrective-lens restriction ↗
An 18-month-old child weighs 25 pounds and fits the approved rear-facing seat. Which restraint is required?
Correct answer: A correctly installed rear-facing car seat.
This child is under both age two and 30 pounds, within the manual's rear-facing category. Follow the seat and vehicle instructions for correct installation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 109; PDF p. 109 — Use Child Restraints — rear-facing category ↗
A three-year-old weighs 35 pounds. Which is required rather than graduating directly to a belt-only booster?
Correct answer: An appropriate harnessed car seat.
The child is under both age four and 40 pounds, so the manual requires a harnessed seat. Continue to follow the seat's height and weight instructions.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 109; PDF p. 109 — Use Child Restraints — harnessed category ↗
A child using a belt-positioning booster has not reached its manufacturer's height or weight maximum. May the family discard it simply because a birthday has passed?
Correct answer: No; the booster rule is tied to the manufacturer's height or weight maximum.
Delaware requires children using belt-positioning boosters to remain in them until reaching the stated manufacturer height or weight maximum. Independent buckling does not establish proper adult-belt fit.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 109; PDF p. 109 — Use Child Restraints — belt-positioning booster limits ↗
Where must you never install a rear-facing child seat?
Correct answer: In front of an active frontal air bag.
An active frontal air bag can strike a rear-facing seat dangerously. Follow both manuals and do not place that seat in front of the active frontal air bag.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 110; PDF p. 110 — Proper Restraint of Child — Other tips ↗
Which figures match Delaware's minimum liability coverage for one injured person, all injured persons in one crash, and property damage to others?
Correct answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000.
The liability minimums are $25,000 per person, $50,000 for two or more persons in a crash and $10,000 for others' property. Delaware also separately requires Personal Injury Protection.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 63; PDF p. 63 — Step 1 — Liability Insurance, minimum coverage ↗
In addition to liability insurance, what minimum Personal Injury Protection does the manual list?
Correct answer: $15,000 for one person and $30,000 for all persons injured in one crash.
The listed PIP minimum is $15,000 per person and $30,000 for all persons injured in one crash. Collision coverage is not a substitute for that required protection.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 63; PDF p. 63 — Step 1 — Personal Injury Protection minimum ↗
You are ending insurance on a Delaware vehicle with a valid plate. What must happen first?
Correct answer: Surrender the valid license plate to DMV.
The manual directs owners to surrender their valid plate before cancelling insurance. Merely parking the vehicle or removing proof from the glove box does not complete that step.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 64; PDF p. 64 — Owners cancelling insurance — plate surrender ↗
For a 30-year-old driving an ordinary car, which BAC meets the manual's stated .08-or-greater DUI level?
Correct answer: 0.08%.
A BAC of 0.08% or greater meets that level. A driver may still face a DUI charge below 0.08%; the threshold is not a guarantee that lower levels are safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 50; PDF p. 50 — Drinking And Blood Alcohol Concentration ↗
A 19-year-old thinks the adult .08 BAC level permits drinking a little before driving. What is the important Delaware rule?
Correct answer: The under-21 zero-tolerance rule prohibits driving after consuming alcohol.
Delaware has a separate zero-tolerance rule for drivers under 21. The adult threshold is not permission for an underage driver to consume alcohol and drive.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 54; PDF p. 54 — Zero Tolerance Law ↗
A driver arrested for DUI refuses the designated chemical test to avoid a license consequence. What can follow?
Correct answer: DMV can revoke the driving privilege for the refusal.
Refusal can be reported to DMV and lead to revocation. It does not make the arrest or administrative licensing process disappear.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 54; PDF p. 54 — Implied Consent Law ↗
After drinking alcohol, a driver has coffee and takes a cold shower. What should the driver understand?
Correct answer: Neither makes alcohol leave the body quickly; arrange a sober ride.
Time, not coffee, showers or fresh air, removes alcohol. Feeling more awake does not establish sobriety or safe driving ability.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 52; PDF p. 52 — If You Drink, When Can You Drive — sobering up ↗
A medicine label warns about drowsiness, and you are unsure about driving after a dose. What should you do?
Correct answer: Check with a doctor or pharmacist before driving.
Both prescribed and nonprescription medicines can impair driving. The manual directs uncertain drivers to ask a doctor or pharmacist about effects.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 52; PDF p. 52 — Drugs Combined With Alcohol ↗
You repeatedly yawn and struggle to keep your eyes focused during a trip. What is the safest response?
Correct answer: Stop in a safe place to rest or have a rested qualified driver take over.
Do not keep driving while sleepy. Rest or a rested replacement driver addresses the impairment; noise and rushing do not.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 134; PDF p. 134 — Fatigue ↗
A fully licensed adult wants to hold a phone to the ear for a routine call while driving. What does Delaware require?
Correct answer: Do not conduct the handheld call while driving.
Delaware prohibits handheld phone use and texting while driving. Ordinary adult hands-free permissions do not permit holding the phone for a conversation.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 81; PDF p. 81 — Cell Phone/Hand-Held Electronic Device Use While Driving ↗
After safely pulling over for a traffic stop, what should you do before reaching for documents?
Correct answer: Keep your hands visible and wait for the officer's instructions.
Stay in the vehicle unless instructed otherwise, keep your hands visible and avoid sudden movements. Wait for instructions before searching for documents.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 112; PDF p. 112 — What to Do and Expect When Stopped by Law Enforcement, continuing p. 113 ↗
A driver wants to listen through headphones covering both ears. What does the Delaware manual say?
Correct answer: Do not use headphones covering or inserted into both ears while driving.
The manual identifies use of headphones covering or in both ears as illegal because it interferes with hearing horns and sirens.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 116; PDF p. 116 — Seeing Well — head and earphones ↗
Another driver is acting aggressively and trying to provoke you. What is the safest approach?
Correct answer: Stay calm, avoid a challenge and create space from the erratic vehicle.
The manual recommends avoiding eye contact and challenges and staying away from erratic drivers. Retaliation adds risk instead of resolving the conflict.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 115; PDF p. 115 — Delaware law-enforcement safety advice — aggressive drivers ↗
Your vehicle is involved in a crash that injures someone. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop, get help and remain until police obtain the necessary information.
An injury crash requires stopping and police notification. Leaving before police have the necessary information is a crime under the manual's stated rule.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 140; PDF p. 140 — Crashes — stop and notify police for injury ↗
After reasonably checking that a crash caused no injuries or deaths, you find your movable car blocking traffic. What should you do?
Correct answer: Make a reasonable effort to move it out of the traffic obstruction.
For a noninjury crash with an obstructing damaged vehicle, make reasonable efforts to move it so traffic is not obstructed unnecessarily. Moving it does not cancel the other crash duties.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 140; PDF p. 140 — At The Crash Scene — movable vehicle obstructing traffic ↗
You damage a parked vehicle and cannot locate its owner. What should you do?
Correct answer: Leave a visible note with contact information and the crash's date and time, and fulfill any reporting duty.
Try to find the owner first. If unsuccessful, leave information allowing contact, including the date and time; the separate reporting requirements can still apply.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 141; PDF p. 141 — Reporting Crashes — parked vehicle ↗
After a property-damage crash involving another driver, which information should you exchange?
Correct answer: Name, address, registration and license numbers, and insurance company and policy details.
The required information supports identification and reporting regardless of disagreements about blame. Record the other driver's details and any witnesses as well.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 141; PDF p. 141 — Reporting Crashes — information exchange ↗
A crash on a public highway causes an apparent $600 in property damage and no injuries. What does the manual require?
Correct answer: Immediately report it to the police agency responsible for that location.
The manual requires immediate police reporting for a public-highway crash with apparent property damage of $500 or more. Fault and the ability to drive away do not remove that duty.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 141; PDF p. 141 — Reporting Crashes — immediate police report on public highway ↗
An injured person is in a stable crash scene with no fire or immediate traffic danger. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Moving the person unnecessarily while waiting for trained help.
Moving an injured person can worsen injuries. Get emergency help and avoid moving the person unless an immediate danger makes it necessary.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026; printed p. 141; PDF p. 141 — If Someone Is Injured — avoid unnecessary movement ↗
