Delaware CDL Practice Test

Correct answer: 18 years old with 1 year of driving experience

Delaware requires you to be 18 with one year of driving experience to drive a CMV intrastate. To drive in interstate commerce or haul hazardous materials you must be 21 with at least one year of experience. An intrastate-only CDL carries the "K" restriction.

Correct answer: $5.00

Once the appropriate knowledge exams are passed, Delaware assesses a $5.00 fee and issues the Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), which lets you drive a CMV while accompanied by a qualified CDL driver.

Correct answer: A minimum of 14 full days

You must hold the CLP for a minimum of 14 full days before you are able to perform the CDL skills test. This matches the federal 14-day floor (49 CFR 383.25).

Correct answer: Accompanied by another licensed CDL driver qualified in the same type of CMV

A CLP lets you drive a CMV only while accompanied by another licensed CDL driver, and you may drive only the type of vehicle for which you have tested, with a CDL driver qualified in that same type of CMV.

Correct answer: Recreational interstate

Delaware CDL holders must self-certify one of four categories: non-excepted interstate, non-excepted intrastate, excepted interstate, or excepted intrastate. "Recreational interstate" is not a category. Your self-certification determines the medical-certificate rules that apply to you.

Correct answer: 10,000 pounds

A Class A CDL covers combinations rated at 26,001 lbs or more when the towed unit(s) exceed 10,000 lbs GVWR. A single vehicle rated 26,001 lbs or more (towing 10,000 lbs or less) is Class B.

Correct answer: Operating a taxicab

Delaware's CDL endorsement list includes Z for Taxicab — a Delaware-specific endorsement. (Doubles/Triples is the T endorsement and Hazardous Material is H.)

Correct answer: CDL Intrastate Only — you may not drive in interstate commerce

The "K" restriction limits the CDL to intrastate driving only — operation within Delaware. Daylight-only is the "G" restriction, and passenger limits use codes such as P, M, and N.

Correct answer: Intrastate-only restricted CDL medical waiver (no passengers or hazardous materials)

If you do not meet 49 CFR 391.41, Delaware may issue an intrastate-only restricted CDL medical waiver if you are otherwise qualified to drive — but it excludes transporting passengers or hazardous materials.

Correct answer: May not be used in interstate commerce or in for-hire situations

The Delaware Non-CDL identifies farmers and firefighters who operate CMVs under the CDL waiver provisions. It may not be used in interstate commerce and may not be used in for-hire situations.

Correct answer: Firmly with both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel

Hold the wheel firmly with both hands on opposite sides. If you hit a curb or pothole, the wheel can jerk out of your hands unless you have a firm hold.

Correct answer: Fasten the belt before driving on the road; set the parking brake when you leave the vehicle

Fasten your seatbelt when on the road, and apply the parking brake whenever you leave your vehicle. These are basic habits of safe commercial vehicle control.

Correct answer: Push the brake pedal down gradually to control pressure for a smooth, safe stop

Push the brake pedal down gradually; the pressure needed depends on your speed and how quickly you must stop. Control the pressure so the vehicle stops smoothly and safely.

Correct answer: When the engine is close to idle

When stopping with a manual transmission, push the clutch in when the engine is close to idle. Pushing it in too early wastes engine braking and can lengthen your stop.

Correct answer: You cannot see everything behind the vehicle

Because you can’t see everything behind you, backing is always dangerous. Avoid it when you can — try to park so you can pull forward when you leave.

Correct answer: As slowly as possible, using the lowest reverse gear

Always back as slowly as possible using the lowest reverse gear. That way you can more easily correct steering errors and stop quickly if necessary.

Correct answer: You can see the rear of your vehicle better by looking out the side window

Back toward the driver’s side so you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window. Backing toward the right is very dangerous because you can’t see as well — even if it means going around the block to set up.

Correct answer: A hand signal for "stop"

Use a helper who stands near the back where you can see them, and before you begin agree on a set of hand signals — especially a clear signal for "stop."

Correct answer: Double clutching

Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double clutching to change gears. It takes practice, and if you stay in neutral too long the gears can be hard to engage.

Correct answer: Engine speed (rpm) and road speed (mph)

You can shift up by watching engine speed (rpm) on the tachometer, or by learning the road speed (mph) each gear is good for and using the speedometer. Many drivers also learn engine sounds.