What is the speed limit at a school zone where 20 mph signs are posted?
- 10 mph
- 20 mph
- 15 mph
- 30 mph
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20 mph
The signs state the times or conditions when the limit applies.
Delaware Speed Limits practice test
Practice limits and how to adjust your speed: 27 questions based on the Delaware Driver Manual, 10 of them on Delaware's own rules.
Key Delaware facts: Speed Limits
- The limit is 20 mph at school zones where 20 mph signs are posted; the signs state the times or conditions when it applies. 21 Del. C. § 4169(a)(3)
- The limit is 25 mph in a business district. 21 Del. C. § 4169(a)(1)
- The limit is 50 mph on 2-lane roadways where no special hazard exists. 21 Del. C. § 4169(a)(4)
- The limit is 55 mph on 4-lane roadways and on divided roadways. 21 Del. C. § 4169(a)(5)
- DelDOT sets a 65 mph maximum on State Route 1 between the Red Lion Creek and the Appoquinimink River. 21 Del. C. § 4169(d)
Sample Speed Limits questions
What is the speed limit in a business district, where no special hazard exists?
- 25 mph
- 45 mph
- 35 mph
- 15 mph
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25 mph
It applies to every type of vehicle.
About how far ahead do headlights let you see at night, so you should be able to stop within that distance?
- About 100 feet
- About 1,000 feet
- About 350 feet
- About 1 mile
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About 350 feet
This is about 50 mph.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Section Five, Darkness, PDF p. 126
What is the speed limit on a two-lane road where no special hazard exists and nothing else is posted?
- 50 mph
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
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50 mph
Four-lane and divided roads allow 55 mph.
What can happen if you exceed an advisory speed and have a crash?
- Your license is suspended at once
- A $1,000 fine is added
- Nothing, it is only a suggestion
- You may face a general speed charge
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You may face a general speed charge
An advisory speed is not itself a limit.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Section Four, Speed Signs, PDF p. 94
What speed does Delaware law name as reckless driving on a public roadway?
- 85 mph or more
- 90 mph or more
- 80 mph or more
- 75 mph or more
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90 mph or more
This applies on any public roadway.
May you drive so slowly that you impede normal traffic?
- Yes, in the left lane of any road
- Yes, slow driving is always safer
- No, except for safety or the law
- Yes, if your flashers are on
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No, except for safety or the law
Pull over when it's safe to let traffic pass.
Is driving at the posted limit always legal?
- Yes, if you use your signal
- Yes, it is always legal
- No, speed must suit conditions
- Yes, during daylight hours
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No, speed must suit conditions
Drive slower in rain, fog, heavy traffic or ice.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Section Four, General Speed Restriction, PDF p. 93
What is the speed limit on a divided roadway where nothing else is posted?
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
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55 mph
Two-lane roads are 50 mph.
What is the maximum speed on State Route 1 between Red Lion Creek and the Appoquinimink River?
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
- 65 mph
- 55 mph
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65 mph
The law directs DelDOT to post this 65 mph maximum.
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About these questions
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Delaware Driver Manual (Delaware Driver Manual, cover dated July 2026 (dr_frm_manual.pdf on dmv.de.gov, 152 PDF pages, PDF created 2026-06-03; linked from the Division of Motor Vehicles Forms page https://dmv.de.gov/forms/index.shtml), downloaded 2026-11-10. Page numbers cited are PDF pages, which equal the printed page numbers. Section 1 (PDF p. 11) says the manual cannot cover all law and the code takes precedence if they conflict, so every legal rule used in questions was checked against Title 21 of the Delaware Code on delcode.delaware.gov (chapters 21, 27, 29, 41, 42, 43 and 48, read 2026-11-10); questions follow the statute. Handbook statements that are out of date or differ from the statute, and how they were handled: (1) crash reporting (PDF p. 141) gives $500 of property damage, and $1,000 when an impaired driver is involved; the DMV FAQ and sample test pages also say $500; 21 Del. C. 4203(a) now says $2,000 for property damage and any crash with an impaired driver, so questions use $2,000; (2) move-over (PDF p. 82, two-lane diagram says only to slow below the limit) differs from 21 Del. C. 4134(b)(2): on a road with four or more lanes change to a non-adjacent lane if safe, otherwise slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit when the limit is 50 mph or more; questions use the statute; (3) the speed table (PDF p. 93) lists residential districts at 25 mph, school zones at 20 mph 'when children are present', controlled access highways at 55 mph and Route 1 and I-495 at 65 mph; 21 Del. C. 4169 allows 20 or 25 mph in residence districts at the roadway owner's discretion, sets the 20 mph school limit where 20 mph signs are posted, has no controlled-access limit and names only Route 1 between the Red Lion Creek and the Appoquinimink River at 65 mph (I-495 was not found in the statute); questions use the statute and do not test residential, controlled-access or I-495 limits; (4) school bus (PDF p. 95) says the exception covers the opposite side of a 'divided highway' with four or more lanes, while 21 Del. C. 4166(d)(1) says any roadway with four or more lanes for a driver approaching from the front (the PDF p. 89 chart agrees with the statute); the suspension on PDF p. 90 (1, 6 and 12 months) is narrower than the statute's 1 month to 1 year; questions use the statute; (5) fees: the GDL page and 21 Del. C. 2710(g)(2) give a $40 Class D fee for a minor, the manual (PDF p. 29) and 21 Del. C. 2715(a) give $50 for the eight-year license; no fee is tested; (6) the Level 1 permit seat-belt rule: the manual (PDF p. 29) says all passengers, 21 Del. C. 2710(c)(7) says passengers under 18; not tested; (7) front-seat child rule: the manual (PDF p. 109) says a child under 12 'or' under 5 feet 5 inches should not ride in front, 21 Del. C. 4803(b)(1) bars a child who is both 5'5" or shorter and under 12 from a front seat with an active passenger air bag; the question uses the statute; (8) the manual says an adult permit needs a licensed driver 'at least 21' (PDF p. 30), the statute says 'over 21' (21 Del. C. 2712(a)); questions use the statute; (9) the manual (PDF p. 116) says headsets over both ears are illegal for drivers, but Title 21 chapter 41 only bars them for bicycle riders (4198H); not tested; (10) the work zone fine doubling (PDF p. 79), studded tire dates (PDF p. 62), the point system (PDF p. 47) and Division Regulation 2208 were not verified against the statute or code, so none of them is tested; (11) the manual says the examination 'consists of four parts' (PDF p. 40) while the DMV exam page says two parts; neither gives question counts. 21 Del. C. 4179 (parking) has three versions (current, effective 2026-12-24 and 2027-03-06); the distances used are identical in all three. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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