Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What is the point penalty for speeding 20 or more miles per hour over the posted limit?

1. 4 points

2. 5 points

3. 6 points

4. 7 points

The correct answer is: 6 points

Speeding 20 or more miles per hour over the posted limit carries a penalty of 6 points on your driving record in Delaware. This point system is designed to discourage excessive speeding, which greatly increases the risk of accidents and poses a threat to overall roadway safety. When a driver exceeds the speed limit significantly, it demonstrates a disregard for traffic laws and conditions, leading to harsher penalties to promote safer driving behavior. Accumulating points on a driving record can have further consequences, such as increasing insurance premiums, or even license suspension if the point total exceeds certain thresholds. In contrast, penalties for speeding at other intervals involve fewer points, reflecting the notion that the severity of the infraction correlates with the impact it has on safety and traffic regulation compliance. The system encourages drivers to adhere to limits and emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe speeds for everyone's benefit.