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Delaware CDL Permit Practice Test

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1.In Delaware, what is required to drive intrastate with a CDL besides being 18 years old?

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Correct answer: D. 1 year of driving experience
Delaware's basic CDL requirements: be 18 years of age with 1 year of driving experience for driving intrastate.

2.If you do not meet the 49 CFR 391.41 physical qualifications, what might Delaware allow you to obtain?

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Correct answer: B. An intrastate-only restricted CDL medical waiver
Delaware: you may be able to obtain a Delaware intrastate-only restricted CDL medical waiver if otherwise qualified (excluding transporting passengers or hazardous materials).

3.What does Delaware's 'Y' restriction code indicate on a CDL?

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Correct answer: A. Sex offender
Delaware's restriction list includes 'Y - sex offender' alongside the standard codes (e.g., K intrastate only, Z no full air brake).

4.In Delaware, what fee is charged when the CLP is issued after you pass the knowledge exams?

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Correct answer: C. $5.00
Delaware: once the appropriate knowledge exams are passed, a fee of $5.00 is assessed and you are issued a CLP that allows driving a CMV accompanied by a licensed CDL driver.

5.How long must a Delaware CLP be held before you may take the CDL skills test?

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Correct answer: B. A minimum of 14 full days
Delaware: you must hold your CLP for a minimum of 14 full days before you are able to perform the CDL skills test.

6.What are the three parts of Delaware's CDL skills exam?

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Correct answer: D. Pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, on-road driving
Delaware: the three parts of the skills exam are pre-trip inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving.

7.Delaware's special non-CDL for farmers and firefighters operating under CDL waiver provisions may NOT be used for:

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Correct answer: C. Interstate commerce or for-hire work
Delaware: the special non-CDL identifies farmers and firefighters operating CMVs under CDL waiver provisions; it may not be used in interstate commerce or in for-hire situations.

8.Besides a CDL, what must all Delaware school bus drivers meet?

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Correct answer: A. Delaware Department of Education training and medical requirements
Delaware: all school bus drivers must have a CDL and meet additional Delaware Department of Education (DOE) school bus training and medical requirements.

9.Under 11 Del. C. §1902, what must an individual provide to an officer during a traffic stop?

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Correct answer: C. Name, address, and why and where they are driving
The Delaware manual: under 11 Del. C. §1902 an individual must provide name, address, and an explanation of why they are driving on the roadway and where they are going.

10.According to the Delaware manual, about what share of Delaware drivers are qualified to drive commercial vehicles?

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Correct answer: A. Less than 5%
The Delaware manual states: 'Less than 5% of Delaware drivers are qualified to drive commercial vehicles.'

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