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Delaware Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Free, full Delaware motorcycle permit test practice right here in your browser — real exam format (30 questions, 80% to pass), diagnostic and adaptive modes, spaced-repetition review, and a readiness dashboard. No signup, no paywall — your progress is saved automatically on this device.

30
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Motorcycle questions

Sample Delaware motorcycle permit test questions

  1. Motorcycle riding scenario 53: Before carrying a passenger, what should you adjust?

    • A. Suspension, tire pressure, mirrors, and riding technique
    • B. Speed up to reduce time in the hazard
    • C. Use only the front brake and look down
    • D. Copy the vehicle ahead without checking conditions
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    A. Suspension, tire pressure, mirrors, and riding technique — Suspension, tire pressure, mirrors, and riding technique. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.

  2. To make yourself more visible at night, you should:

    • A. Only ride in urban areas with streetlights
    • B. Ride with hazard lights flashing
    • C. Slow to 20 mph
    • D. Use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present, wear reflective gear, and ride in the tire tracks
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    D. Use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present, wear reflective gear, and ride in the tire tracks — At night, use high beams (except when oncoming traffic is present), wear reflective gear, and ride in wheel tracks where road reflectors are positioned. Reduce speed to stay within your headlight distance.

  3. In Delaware, may a motorcyclist ride between lanes of traffic (lane splitting)?

    • A. Yes, below 15 mph
    • B. Yes, on all roads
    • C. Yes, in heavy traffic
    • D. No — it is not permitted
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    D. No — it is not permitted — Delaware has no law authorizing lane splitting, so riding between lanes is not permitted and can result in a citation. Only California expressly allows it.

  4. In Delaware, who is required to wear a motorcycle helmet?

    • A. Only riders over 21
    • B. All riders regardless of age
    • C. Riders 18 and younger, plus novice riders during their first two years
    • D. No one
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    C. Riders 18 and younger, plus novice riders during their first two years — Delaware requires a helmet for riders 18 and younger and for novice riders during their first two years of licensure. Delaware also requires every rider to have an approved helmet available while riding.

  5. Riding a motorcycle requires more coordination than driving a car. Alcohol affects:

    • A. Only your vision
    • B. Only your hearing
    • C. Balance, coordination, judgment, and reaction time
    • D. Nothing important for riding
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    C. Balance, coordination, judgment, and reaction time — Alcohol impairs the balance, coordination, judgment, and reaction time that safe motorcycle riding demands. Because motorcycles are inherently less stable than four-wheeled vehicles, even a small amount of alcohol creates a disproportionately high crash risk.

  6. The right third of the lane is best when:

    • A. Passing vehicles in the left lane or oncoming traffic
    • B. Making left turns
    • C. On all highways
    • D. In construction zones
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    A. Passing vehicles in the left lane or oncoming traffic — Use the right third when you need to create space from vehicles on your left, like when being passed.

  7. If you must swerve to avoid an obstacle, you should:

    • A. Swerve and brake at the same time
    • B. Close your eyes
    • C. Jump off the motorcycle
    • D. Brake first, then swerve (or swerve then brake)
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    D. Brake first, then swerve (or swerve then brake) — Separate braking and swerving—trying to do both at once can cause loss of traction. Brake, then swerve (or swerve, then brake).

  8. To obtain a motorcycle endorsement, you generally must:

    • A. Only own a motorcycle
    • B. Be at least 21 years old
    • C. Pass a written knowledge test and a riding skills test
    • D. Have a CDL
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    C. Pass a written knowledge test and a riding skills test — Most states require passing both a written knowledge test and a riding skills test (or completion of a safety course) for a motorcycle endorsement.

  9. When approaching an intersection, scan for:

    • A. Only traffic signals
    • B. Only vehicles to the right
    • C. Cars, pedestrians, road surface hazards, and cross traffic from all directions
    • D. Speed limit signs
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    C. Cars, pedestrians, road surface hazards, and cross traffic from all directions — Intersections are high-risk areas. Look left-right-left for cross traffic, check for turning vehicles, pedestrians, and road conditions.

  10. The center of a lane can be dangerous because:

    • A. It has the best traction
    • B. Cars can see you better
    • C. Oil and fluid buildup from other vehicles accumulates there
    • D. Speed limits are different
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    C. Oil and fluid buildup from other vehicles accumulates there — The center of a lane often has oil, fluid drips, and debris from other vehicles. The left or right tire tracks usually offer better traction.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Delaware motorcycle permit test?

The Delaware motorcycle permit test has 30 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 24 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format.

What score do I need to pass the Delaware motorcycle permit test?

80%. You can miss at most 6 of the 30 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.

Is this Delaware motorcycle permit test practice really free?

Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMVPrep iPhone app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.

Where do these motorcycle permit test questions come from?

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum and state motorcycle manuals — the same sources the real exams are drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites its source.

Can I study for the Delaware motorcycle permit test in Spanish?

Yes — the DMVPrep app includes all 3,745+ questions in Spanish, and the whole app works in Spanish.

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