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Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Delaware's Class D knowledge exam and eye screening come before your learner's permit. These practice questions cover Delaware's own rules, including the 12-month Level One Learner's Permit for teens, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Delaware Driver Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit?
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    Answer: A. 16

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

  2. Question 2 of 25

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

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Up to what age can a Delaware applicant with an active IEP use the teen permit program?
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    Answer: D. Under 22

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

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Where must the sponsor sign a Delaware teen's permit application?
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    Answer: B. In front of a Division of Motor Vehicles employee

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

  5. Question 5 of 25

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

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Where must the supervising driver sit during the first six months of a Delaware permit?
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    Answer: D. In the front seat beside the permit holder

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

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many hours of driving must a Delaware sponsor certify for a teen permit holder?
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    Answer: C. 50 hours

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

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Of the 50 practice hours for a Delaware teen, how many must be at night?
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    Answer: A. 10

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

  9. Question 9 of 25

    When may a Delaware teen first drive without a supervisor?
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    Answer: 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.

  10. Question 10 of 25

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

  11. Question 11 of 25

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

  12. Question 12 of 25

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

  13. Question 13 of 25

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

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

  14. Question 14 of 25

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

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What happens to a Delaware permit holder's first conviction for using a cell phone while driving?
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    Answer: C. A one-month suspension

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

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How long is the suspension for a second cell phone conviction by a Delaware permit holder?
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    Answer: D. Three months

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

  17. Question 17 of 25

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

  18. Question 18 of 25

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

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Until when can a Delaware sponsor withdraw their endorsement of a teen driver?
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    Answer: A. Until the teen turns 18

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

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the penalty for a Delaware permit holder caught driving without a valid license, for a first offense?
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    Answer: A. A two-month suspension

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

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How many proofs of Delaware residency must a new applicant bring?
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    Answer: C. Two, from separate sources

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

  22. Question 22 of 25

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

  23. Question 23 of 25

    After passing the Delaware Class D knowledge exam, how long must you wait before the road skills exam?
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    Answer: C. At least 10 days

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

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Within what time must you pass all your Delaware driver license exams after you apply?
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    Answer: D. Twelve months

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

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Which tests must you pass before Delaware issues a learner's permit?
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    Answer: A. An eye screening and the knowledge exam

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

What to know before the test

  • You must pass an eye screening and the knowledge exam before Delaware issues a learner's permit.
  • After passing the knowledge exam, you must wait at least 10 days before the road skills exam, and pass all exams within 12 months.
  • Teens apply at 16 with a Delaware Driver Education Certificate and a sponsor who signs in front of DMV staff.
  • The first six months are fully supervised by a licensed parent, guardian, or approved driver 25 or older with 5 years of experience.
  • The sponsor certifies 50 hours of driving, including 10 at night.
  • The permit turns into a Class D license automatically after 12 full months of valid driving.

Frequently asked questions

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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