Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What happens when a driver receives 12 points on their license?

1. Mandatory fine

2. 4 month suspension

3. Increased driving lessons

4. Permanent record change

The correct answer is: 4 month suspension

When a driver in Delaware accumulates 12 points on their license, it results in a mandatory four-month suspension of their driving privileges. This point system is designed to promote safe driving behavior. As drivers receive points for various traffic violations, reaching that threshold of 12 points indicates a pattern of unsafe driving. The suspension serves as a corrective measure and is intended to encourage drivers to change their behavior and adhere to traffic laws. In this context, while there are consequences associated with point accumulation, such as fines or potential changes to driving records, those do not automatically trigger a suspension. The specific requirement of a four-month license suspension is a critical aspect of the point system aimed at enhancing road safety and accountability.