Question 1

What's Delaware's speed limit on Route 1 and Interstate 495?

Accepted Answer

65 mph — Delaware's speed limits are 20 mph in school zones, 25 mph business/residential, 50 mph two-lane roads, 55 mph divided/4+-lane roads, and 65 mph on Route 1 and I-495.

Question 2

When don't you have to stop for a Delaware school bus loading children?

Accepted Answer

On the opposite side of a highway with four or more lanes (proceed slowly) — Delaware drivers must stop for a school bus loading/unloading children from either direction, except on the opposite side of a highway with four or more lanes -- and even then, must proceed slowly.

Question 3

What's the fine range for a first conviction of passing a stopped Delaware school bus with red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

$115.00 to $230.00 — A first conviction for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing carries a $115.00-$230.00 fine and/or 30-60 days imprisonment; repeat offenses within 3 years are $115.00-$575.00 and 60 days-6 months.

Question 4

At what visibility distance does Delaware law require headlights?

Accepted Answer

When you can't see beyond 1,000 feet — Delaware requires headlights after sunset/before sunrise, any time you can't see beyond 1,000 feet, and whenever wipers are on -- switching to low beams 500 feet before an oncoming vehicle.

Question 5

How far before a turn must a Delaware driver signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 300 feet — Delaware law requires drivers to signal by hand or turn signal at least 300 feet before stopping, turning, or changing lanes.

Question 6

At what age and weight must a Delaware child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

Accepted Answer

Under 2 and under 30 pounds — Delaware requires children under 2 and under 30 pounds to ride rear-facing; children under 4 and under 40 pounds ride in a harnessed car seat; a child under 12 or under 5'5" shouldn't sit in the front passenger seat.

Question 7

Up to what age must a Delaware child who's outgrown their booster seat still wear a seatbelt?

Accepted Answer

16 — A Delaware child who's outgrown a booster seat's manufacturer limits but hasn't turned 16 must wear a properly secured seatbelt in all seating positions -- a primary enforcement law.

Question 8

Can a Delaware officer pull over a vehicle solely because an occupant isn't buckled?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- Delaware law requires all occupants to be properly restrained — Delaware law requires all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained in a seatbelt or child safety seat, and officers may pull over a vehicle solely for an unbuckled occupant.

Question 9

Can a GDL driver in Delaware use a hands-free phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

No -- all cell phone/device use, including hands-free, is banned for GDL drivers — Adult drivers may use hands-free devices, but Delaware bans ALL cell phone or electronic device use, including hands-free, for any driver with a Graduated Driver License.

Delaware: Rules of the Road Questions

1. What's Delaware's speed limit on Route 1 and Interstate 495?

2. When don't you have to stop for a Delaware school bus loading children?

3. What's the fine range for a first conviction of passing a stopped Delaware school bus with red lights flashing?

4. At what visibility distance does Delaware law require headlights?

5. How far before a turn must a Delaware driver signal?

6. At what age and weight must a Delaware child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

7. Up to what age must a Delaware child who's outgrown their booster seat still wear a seatbelt?

8. Can a Delaware officer pull over a vehicle solely because an occupant isn't buckled?

9. Can a GDL driver in Delaware use a hands-free phone while driving?

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