Point system violations — Delaware Permit Test

Point system violations on the Delaware permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

In Delaware, passing a stopped school bus puts 6 points on your record and may bring further action, including suspension.

A child crossing in front of a stopped bus expects every car to wait, and a passing car can kill them.

Passing a Stopped School Bus 6*

Delaware Driver Manual, p.47

In Delaware, reckless driving and aggressive driving each put 6 points on your record.

A driver weaving and tailgating through traffic is one move away from a crash, so the points match that risk.

Reckless Driving 6

Delaware Driver Manual, p.47

In Delaware, disregarding a stop sign or a red light puts 3 points on your record.

A car that rolls through a red light can broadside a car crossing on green.

Disregarding Stop Sign or Red Light 3

Delaware Driver Manual, p.47

In Delaware, other moving violations not listed separately in the point table put 2 points on your record.

Smaller mistakes like an improper turn still add up to a pattern the state needs to see.

Other Moving Violations (contained in Chapters 27, 41, and 42 of Title 21) 2

Delaware Driver Manual, p.47

On the test

How many points does Delaware assess for passing a stopped school bus?

6 points. A child crossing in front of a stopped bus expects every car to wait, and a passing car can kill them. Delaware Driver Manual, p.47: “Passing a Stopped School Bus 6*”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Delaware Driver Manual, published by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.