Sample Delaware permit-test questions
Below are 4 sample questions from the Delaware question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.
When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should NOT
- Lower the windows
- stop the engine
- Set the parking brake
- remove the ignition key
Correct answer: A
Explanation: When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Also raise the windows shut and lock the doors.
What does this traffic signal mean?
- Vehicles making left turns may proceed if its safe,but all other vehicles must stop
- Passing is prohibited
- Vehicles going straight through or turning left must prepare to stop
- Pedestrians are allowed to pass on the left
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The red light stops vehicles from proceeding straight through the intersection, while the green arrow allows vehicles to turn left. This is a "protected" turn; oncoming traffic is stopped at a red light while the green arrow is lit for you. However, you must still yield to vehicles already in the intersection and crossing pedestrians before you turn.
In Delaware, you are NOT required to stop for a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a roadway with
- Atleast three lanes
- Atleast two lanes
- a shared center lane
- Atleast four lanes
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Normally,you must stop for a school bus that is stopped with flashing red lights,regardless of which side of the roadway the bus is on. In Delaware, however, there is an exception:You dont have to stop if the bus is stopped on the opposide side of a roadway that has atleast four lanes. Even then,however,you should slow down and proceed with caution. Children may not know the rules of the road,so they may do something unexpected.
What does this sign indicate?
- Deer Crossing
- Forest Zone ahead
- Veterinary Hospital Ahead
- Farm Ahead
Correct answer: A
Explanation: This sign indicates a deer crossing instead.Deer are most active at dusk and dawn. Be alert for deer on both sides of the road and slow down if you see one. Deer,elk,and similar wildlife travel in herds. If you see one, be alert for others.