How old do you have to be to get a permit in Delaware?

16 for the teen Level One Learner's Permit, with a Delaware Driver Education Certificate and a sponsor's signature.

How many supervised hours does Delaware require?

50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by the sponsor.

When can a Delaware teen drive alone?

In the second six months of the permit, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., with no more than one passenger.

How long until a Delaware permit becomes a license?

It converts automatically to a Class D license after 12 full months. Any suspension time is added to the end.

What happens if a Delaware teen uses a phone while driving?

Permit holders may not use phones while driving. A first conviction brings a one-month suspension and later ones three months each.

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السؤال 1 من 25

What is the minimum age for a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit?

16
15
17
15½

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. 16

Teen applicants must be at least 16 and under 18 (or under 22 with an active IEP).

السؤال 2 من 25

Which certificate must a Delaware teen show to apply for a Level One Learner's Permit?

A high school diploma
A first aid certificate
A car insurance card in their own name
A Delaware Driver Education Certificate

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. A Delaware Driver Education Certificate

Teens must present a Delaware Driver Education Certificate. Out-of-state courses must be approved by the Department of Education.

السؤال 3 من 25

Up to what age can a Delaware applicant with an active IEP use the teen permit program?

Under 25
Under 19
Under 20
Under 22

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. Under 22

Applicants under 22 with an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) can use the teen program.

السؤال 4 من 25

Where must the sponsor sign a Delaware teen's permit application?

Online only
In front of a Division of Motor Vehicles employee
At the teen's school
At home before the visit

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: B. In front of a Division of Motor Vehicles employee

The sponsor must sign the application in the presence of a Division employee.

السؤال 5 من 25

During the first six months of a Delaware Level One permit, who may supervise the teen?

Any adult passenger
A friend with a permit
Any licensed driver at least 18
A licensed parent or guardian, or an approved driver at least 25 with a Class D license for 5 years

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. A licensed parent or guardian, or an approved driver at least 25 with a Class D license for 5 years

The supervisor must be a properly licensed parent, guardian, or approved driver who is at least 25 and has held a Class D license for at least 5 years.

السؤال 6 من 25

Where must the supervising driver sit during the first six months of a Delaware permit?

In the back seat
Anywhere in the car
They may follow in another car
In the front seat beside the permit holder

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. In the front seat beside the permit holder

The supervisor must sit in the front seat next to the permit holder.

السؤال 7 من 25

How many hours of driving must a Delaware sponsor certify for a teen permit holder?

60 hours
30 hours
50 hours
40 hours

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. 50 hours

The sponsor must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night.

السؤال 8 من 25

Of the 50 practice hours for a Delaware teen, how many must be at night?

10
15
5
20

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. 10

At least 10 of the 50 certified hours must be night driving.

السؤال 9 من 25

When may a Delaware teen first drive without a supervisor?

Only after turning 18
In the second six months of the permit, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Right after passing the knowledge test
After three months, at any hour

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: B. In the second six months of the permit, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

The first six months are fully supervised. In the second six months, unsupervised driving is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

السؤال 10 من 25

In the second six months of a Delaware permit, when is supervision still required?

9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Midnight to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Driving from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. still requires supervision unless going directly to or from church, work or school activities.

السؤال 11 من 25

Which trip lets a Delaware permit holder drive alone between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in the second six months?

Driving to practice parking
Driving friends home from a movie
Going directly to or from a work activity
Going out for food

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. Going directly to or from a work activity

The exceptions are going directly to and from church, work, or school activities on school property.

السؤال 12 من 25

During the first 12 months of a Delaware permit, who may ride with the teen driver?

No one at all
Any number of friends
The adult supervisor and one other passenger (immediate family exempt when the supervisor is present)
Two friends under 18

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. The adult supervisor and one other passenger (immediate family exempt when the supervisor is present)

For the first 12 months, only an adult supervisor and one other passenger are allowed. Immediate family members are exempt when the supervisor is in the car.

السؤال 13 من 25

When a Delaware permit holder drives alone in the second six months, how many passengers may ride along?

Three
None
One
Two

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. One

Without a supervisor, only one passenger besides the driver is allowed.

السؤال 14 من 25

What is the rule for cell phones for a Delaware Level One permit holder?

They may not drive while using a cell phone, texting device or similar device
Texting is allowed at red lights
Hands-free calls are allowed
Calls are allowed with a supervisor present

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. They may not drive while using a cell phone, texting device or similar device

Permit holders may not operate a vehicle while using a cell phone, text messaging device or similar electronic device.

السؤال 15 من 25

What happens to a Delaware permit holder's first conviction for using a cell phone while driving?

A $10 fine and nothing else
A one-year suspension
A one-month suspension
A warning only

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. A one-month suspension

A first offense brings a one-month suspension, and each later offense a three-month suspension.

السؤال 16 من 25

How long is the suspension for a second cell phone conviction by a Delaware permit holder?

One month
Two weeks
Six months
Three months

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. Three months

Each cell phone offense after the first brings a three-month suspension.

السؤال 17 من 25

When does a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit turn into a Class D license?

After passing a second written test
Only at age 18
After 6 months
Automatically after 12 full months of valid driving authority

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. Automatically after 12 full months of valid driving authority

The permit converts automatically to a Class D license after 12 full months of valid driving authority.

السؤال 18 من 25

If a Delaware permit holder is suspended for a month, what happens to the 12-month permit period?

It is ignored
The suspension time is added to the end, so the program takes longer
The program restarts from day one
The permit ends early

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: B. The suspension time is added to the end, so the program takes longer

Suspension or revocation periods are not counted toward the 12 months. They are added to the end.

السؤال 19 من 25

Until when can a Delaware sponsor withdraw their endorsement of a teen driver?

Until the teen turns 18
Never, once signed
Only during the first month
Until the teen turns 21

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. Until the teen turns 18

Sponsors may withdraw endorsement until the minor turns 18 (or the 12-month program ends for IEP applicants).

السؤال 20 من 25

What is the penalty for a Delaware permit holder caught driving without a valid license, for a first offense?

A two-month suspension
A one-week suspension
A one-year suspension
A warning

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. A two-month suspension

Driving without a license brings a two-month suspension for a first offense and four months for later offenses.

السؤال 21 من 25

How many proofs of Delaware residency must a new applicant bring?

Three, from the same source
One
Two, from separate sources
None for teens

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. Two, from separate sources

You need two proofs of your physical address from separate sources, such as utility bills or bank records.

السؤال 22 من 25

For a Delaware applicant under 18, what must the identity document show?

A photo of the school
The applicant's grades
The names of the parents or guardians, as a birth certificate does
Nothing extra

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. The names of the parents or guardians, as a birth certificate does

For applicants under 18, the identity document must list the parent or guardian names. Hospital records and wallet cards are not accepted.

السؤال 23 من 25

After passing the Delaware Class D knowledge exam, how long must you wait before the road skills exam?

At least 30 days
At least 1 day
At least 10 days
At least 6 months

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: C. At least 10 days

Delaware requires a minimum of 10 days between passing the knowledge exam and taking the road skills exam.

السؤال 24 من 25

Within what time must you pass all your Delaware driver license exams after you apply?

Six months
Two years
Thirty days
Twelve months

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: D. Twelve months

Applicants must pass all exams within twelve months. The permit is also valid for twelve months.

السؤال 25 من 25

Which tests must you pass before Delaware issues a learner's permit?

An eye screening and the knowledge exam
No tests
A road test and a medical exam
Only a road test

أظهر الإجابة

الإجابة: A. An eye screening and the knowledge exam

You must pass an eye screening and the knowledge exams before a permit is issued.

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