Delaware · Right-of-Way Practice
Delaware Right-of-Way Practice Test (2026)
Right-of-way questions fail more permit test takers than any other topic — because the rules feel like judgment calls until you learn the system behind them. This page breaks down every right-of-way rule tested on the Delaware exam, then lets you practice them with instant AI explanations.
One mindset shift makes these questions easy: right-of-way is always *given*, never *taken*. The test asks who must yield — answer that, and the question solves itself.
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.
Pedestrians, school buses, and emergency vehicles
The trick scenarios the test loves
Why right-of-way is the most-failed topic
Frequently asked questions
How many right-of-way questions are on the Delaware permit test?
It varies by version, but right-of-way and yielding scenarios are consistently among the largest topic groups on the Delaware exam — and the most commonly missed.
What's the most important right-of-way rule to remember?
Right-of-way is given, not taken. Every question is really asking "who must yield?" — answer that and you'll get it right even when the wording is tricky.
Do pedestrians always have the right of way?
In crosswalks — marked or unmarked — yes. The test loves this rule. Blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog have the right of way everywhere, always.
Can I practice only right-of-way questions?
Yes. Our question bank tags every question by topic, so you can run right-of-way-only drills until you score 90%+, then mix them back into full 30-question mock exams.
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