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.
Respuesta rápida
Lo organiza: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Edad mínima: 16. Practica aquí gratis con 205 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 16
Teen applicants must be at least 16 and under 18 (or under 22 with an active IEP).
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Pregunta 2 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 3 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Under 22
Applicants under 22 with an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) can use the teen program.
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Pregunta 4 de 25
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Respuesta: B. In front of a Division of Motor Vehicles employee
The sponsor must sign the application in the presence of a Division employee.
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Pregunta 5 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 6 de 25
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Respuesta: D. In the front seat beside the permit holder
The supervisor must sit in the front seat next to the permit holder.
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Pregunta 7 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 50 hours
The sponsor must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night.
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Pregunta 8 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 10
At least 10 of the 50 certified hours must be night driving.
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Pregunta 9 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 10 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 11 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 12 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 13 de 25
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Respuesta: C. One
Without a supervisor, only one passenger besides the driver is allowed.
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Pregunta 14 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 15 de 25
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Respuesta: C. A one-month suspension
A first offense brings a one-month suspension, and each later offense a three-month suspension.
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Pregunta 16 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Three months
Each cell phone offense after the first brings a three-month suspension.
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Pregunta 17 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 18 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 19 de 25
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Respuesta: A. Until the teen turns 18
Sponsors may withdraw endorsement until the minor turns 18 (or the 12-month program ends for IEP applicants).
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Pregunta 20 de 25
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Respuesta: A. A two-month suspension
Driving without a license brings a two-month suspension for a first offense and four months for later offenses.
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Pregunta 21 de 25
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Respuesta: C. Two, from separate sources
You need two proofs of your physical address from separate sources, such as utility bills or bank records.
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Pregunta 22 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 23 de 25
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Respuesta: C. At least 10 days
Delaware requires a minimum of 10 days between passing the knowledge exam and taking the road skills exam.
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Pregunta 24 de 25
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Respuesta: D. Twelve months
Applicants must pass all exams within twelve months. The permit is also valid for twelve months.
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Pregunta 25 de 25
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Respuesta: 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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Qué debes saber antes del examen
- 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
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.