Delaware General Knowledge Test
From the I-95 corridor to the Port of Wilmington, this test covers what you need to know for Delaware roads and weather.
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Get ready for the Delaware CDL General Knowledge test. 50 questions, 60 minutes, 80% to pass.
Key Topics
- •Safe driving practices
- •Pre-trip inspection
- •Basic vehicle control
About the Delaware General Knowledge Test
Topics Covered
- ✓Safe driving practices — Delaware's tight urban streets and busy port areas demand constant attention to pedestrians, cyclists, and sudden stops.
- ✓Pre-trip vehicle inspection — DMV examiners in Delaware are strict about this. You'll need to know every step for your road test later.
- ✓Basic control of your vehicle — from shifting gears on I-95's hills to backing into a loading dock at the Port of Wilmington.
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📘 Study Tips & State Info
Delaware DMV examiners focus on the stuff that causes accidents here. They love questions about following distance and speed in bad weather. Study the Delaware CDL manual's sections on adverse driving conditions — coastal fog and nor'easters are real. They also emphasize railroad crossings because we have active lines through Wilmington and Newark.
When you practice, think about real Delaware roads. Picture yourself merging onto I-95 from Route 202 with a loaded trailer. Imagine the fog rolling in near the C&D Canal. That mental connection helps you remember the rules. The test isn't tricky — it's straight from the manual. Read the manual, take our practice tests, and you'll pass.
Delaware DMV handles all CDL testing. You'll take the General Knowledge test at one of three offices: Dover (main office), Wilmington (Brandywine Hundred), or Georgetown. Appointments are required for CDL written tests. Walk-ins aren't accepted. You can schedule online at dmv.de.gov or call 302-744-2500.
The fee for your commercial learner's permit is $10. You'll need to pass a vision test and provide a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT physical). Delaware doesn't have a separate state-specific written test beyond the federal General Knowledge and endorsements. But they do check your knowledge of Delaware traffic laws — especially those that differ from neighboring states, like our ban on handheld cell phone use while driving.
After you pass the written test and get your CLP, you must hold it for 14 days before taking the skills test. Skills tests are administered by third-party testers at approved locations. Check the DMV website for the current list of testing sites.
About the Delaware General Knowledge Test
Delaware might be the second-smallest state, but we pack in a lot of heavy truck traffic. You'll run I-95 between Wilmington and the Maryland line, deal with the Port of Wilmington's container trucks, and navigate tight two-lane roads on the Delmarva Peninsula. The General Knowledge test covers the basics every commercial driver needs, but you better know how it applies here.
Our weather keeps you on your toes. Coastal fog can drop visibility to zero on Route 1 near Lewes. Nor'easters bring snow and ice that shut down I-495. You need to know how to handle those conditions — and the test will ask about it. Delaware also follows federal standards, so expect questions on pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and safe driving practices.
The test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You need 40 correct — that's 80%. You'll take it at a Delaware DMV office in Dover, Wilmington, or Georgetown. Bring your Medical Examiner's Certificate and proof of identity. You can get your commercial learner's permit right after passing.
Topics Covered
Study Tips
Delaware DMV examiners focus on the stuff that causes accidents here. They love questions about following distance and speed in bad weather. Study the Delaware CDL manual's sections on adverse driving conditions — coastal fog and nor'easters are real. They also emphasize railroad crossings because we have active lines through Wilmington and Newark.
When you practice, think about real Delaware roads. Picture yourself merging onto I-95 from Route 202 with a loaded trailer. Imagine the fog rolling in near the C&D Canal. That mental connection helps you remember the rules. The test isn't tricky — it's straight from the manual. Read the manual, take our practice tests, and you'll pass.
Delaware Specific Information
Delaware DMV handles all CDL testing. You'll take the General Knowledge test at one of three offices: Dover (main office), Wilmington (Brandywine Hundred), or Georgetown. Appointments are required for CDL written tests. Walk-ins aren't accepted. You can schedule online at dmv.de.gov or call 302-744-2500.
The fee for your commercial learner's permit is $10. You'll need to pass a vision test and provide a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT physical). Delaware doesn't have a separate state-specific written test beyond the federal General Knowledge and endorsements. But they do check your knowledge of Delaware traffic laws — especially those that differ from neighboring states, like our ban on handheld cell phone use while driving.
After you pass the written test and get your CLP, you must hold it for 14 days before taking the skills test. Skills tests are administered by third-party testers at approved locations. Check the DMV website for the current list of testing sites.