Delaware · Road Signs Test
Delaware Permit Signs Test (2026)
Road sign questions are the easiest points on the Delaware permit test — once you learn the shape and color system, most sign questions answer themselves. This page teaches that system, then lets you drill real sign-style practice questions from the Delaware Driver Manual (2026).
Miss a sign question in practice and the AI tutor explains not just the sign, but the family of signs it belongs to — so one explanation covers a dozen future questions.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 30
- To pass
- 80% (24/30 correct)
- Minimum age
- 16 for a Level 1 learner's permit (driver education required first)
- Fee
- $40 application fee
- Re-takes
- Retakes allowed; a waiting period or re-pay may apply between attempts
- Official handbook
- Delaware Driver Manual (2026)
Sample questions for Delaware
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Knowledge test
How many questions are on the Delaware knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly?
- 25 questions, 20 correct
- 30 questions, 24 correct
- 40 questions, 32 correct
- 20 questions, 16 correct
See the explanation
Correct answer: 30 questions, 24 correct
Delaware: 30 questions, get 24 right (80%) to pass.
Question 2 · Graduated licensing
What must a Delaware Level 1 learner's permit holder do before advancing?
- Log 20 hours over one month
- Complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over six months
- Only pass a second written test
- Wait until age 21
See the explanation
Correct answer: Complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over six months
Delaware Level 1: 6 months plus 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before advancing.
Question 3 · Right of way
What should you do when you approach a four-way stop at the same time as another vehicle on your right?
- Go first because you are on the left
- Yield to the vehicle on your right
- Both cars should go at once
- Honk and proceed
See the explanation
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right
At a four-way stop arriving together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
The sign shape system
The sign color system
The sign questions people miss most
How to practice sign questions for the Delaware test
Frequently asked questions
How many road sign questions are on the Delaware permit test?
The exact mix varies by test version, but sign identification is one of the largest topic groups on the Delaware exam. Treat signs as must-have points — they're the most predictable questions on the test.
Do I need to memorize every sign in the Delaware Driver Manual (2026)?
No. Learn the shape and color system first — it covers the majority of sign questions, even for signs you've never seen. Then memorize the handful of unique signs (stop, yield, no passing zone, railroad, school zone).
Are sign questions shown as pictures on the real test?
Usually yes — the Delaware test typically shows the sign image and asks its meaning, or describes a situation and asks which sign applies. Our practice questions mirror both formats.
Is this signs practice free?
Yes — the demo and your first full practice test are free, no card required. Unlimited sign drills come with the State Pass ($24.99, one-time, 6 months) or All States Pass ($39.99).
More Delaware resources
Driver Handbook
Delaware Driver Handbook
Key points from the latest official Delaware driver handbook, organized by chapter — safe driving, traffic controls, speed limits, DUI laws, and sharing the road.
Study Guide
Delaware Permit Test Study Guide
Free Delaware DMV study guide for the 2026 permit test — road signs, right of way, speed limits, and alcohol laws explained topic by topic.
Permit Test Guide
Delaware Permit Test (2026): The Complete Guide
The complete Delaware permit test guide: 30 questions, 80% (24/30 correct) to pass, who qualifies, the mistakes that fail most people, free practice questions, and an AI tutor in 5 languages.
Practice Test
Free Delaware DMV Practice Test (2026)
Free Delaware DMV practice test. 30 real handbook-style questions per round, instant scoring, and AI explanations for every wrong answer.
Permit Test Answers
Delaware Permit Test Answers & Explanations
Delaware permit test answers explained. Every practice question comes with an AI explanation that breaks down the rule, not just the answer.
Cheat Sheet
Delaware DMV Cheat Sheet (2026)
Delaware DMV cheat sheet for 2026. Quick-reference key facts, signs, and rules from the Delaware Driver Manual (2026), plus free practice questions.
How to Get a Permit
How to Get a Delaware Driver's Permit (2026)
How to get your Delaware learner's permit in 2026. Step-by-step: age requirements, documents, knowledge test, fees, and what to bring to the DMV.
Permit Requirements
Delaware Driver's Permit Requirements (2026)
Delaware learner's permit requirements for 2026. Minimum age, required documents, knowledge test details, fees, and holding period — all in one place.
Right-of-Way Practice
Delaware Right-of-Way Practice Test (2026)
Master right-of-way for the Delaware permit test. Intersections, 4-way stops, left turns, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles — with free practice questions.
Written Test Questions
Delaware DMV Written Test Questions (2026)
Free Delaware DMV written test questions for 2026, written from the Delaware Driver Manual (2026). Practice real exam-style questions with AI explanations in 5 languages.
DMV Test in Spanish
Delaware DMV Permit Test in Spanish (2026)
Study for the Delaware DMV permit test in Spanish. Native-quality Spanish practice questions, explanations, and an AI tutor — plus what to expect on the official exam.
DMV Test in Chinese
Delaware DMV Permit Test in Chinese (2026)
Study for the Delaware DMV permit test in Chinese. Native-quality Chinese practice questions, explanations, and an AI tutor — plus what to expect on the official exam.
DMV Test in Korean
Delaware DMV Permit Test in Korean (2026)
Study for the Delaware DMV permit test in Korean. Native-quality Korean practice questions, explanations, and an AI tutor — plus what to expect on the official exam.
DMV Test in Russian
Delaware DMV Permit Test in Russian (2026)
Study for the Delaware DMV permit test in Russian. Native-quality Russian practice questions, explanations, and an AI tutor — plus what to expect on the official exam.
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