Free Delaware DMV Practice Test (2026)

Delaware · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Delaware permit test with a learning path built around the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles rules: a Delaware-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Delaware permit test at a glance

Questions32

To pass26 correct (81%)

Min. permit age16 (after driver ed)

AgencyDMV

The Class D knowledge test has 32 questions, and you must answer 26 correctly to pass; all answers come from the Delaware Driver Manual. Teens under 18 pass the written and road tests through a Delaware driver education course (given by the driver education teacher or the DMV) before getting the Level One Learner's Permit, while adults take the eye and knowledge exams at a DMV office.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Delaware laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Delaware, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Delaware traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Delaware rule	Source
Alcohol limits (BAC)	A BAC of 0.08 or higher, or the presence of any illicit or recreational drug, is conclusive evidence of driving under the influence. Under Delaware's zero tolerance law, drivers under 21 face license revocation at a BAC of 0.02.	dmv.de.gov
Implied consent	If you are arrested for DUI, you are considered to have agreed to a breath, blood or urine test. Refusing can lead to a license revocation of one to two years, depending on prior offenses.	dmv.de.gov
Cell phones	Using a hand-held cell phone or texting while driving is illegal; adults may talk only with a hands-free device. Drivers with a Graduated Driver License may not use any phone or electronic device, even hands-free.	dmv.de.gov
Seat belts (primary law)	All vehicle occupants must wear seat belts or ride in a child safety seat. Officers may pull you over just for unbuckled occupants, and the driver gets the ticket for any unrestrained passenger.	dmv.de.gov
Child passenger seats	Children under age 2 and 30 pounds ride rear-facing; children under 4 and 40 pounds ride in a harnessed car seat; booster riders stay in the booster until its height or weight limit. Children under 12 or under 5 feet 5 inches should not sit in the front passenger seat.	dmv.de.gov
Move over law	When you approach a stopped emergency vehicle, DelDOT vehicle, tow truck or any vehicle showing warning signals, move over a lane on a multi-lane road; on a two-lane road, slow down below the posted limit until you have completely passed.	dmv.de.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted: 20 mph in school zones when children are present, 25 mph in business and residential districts, 50 mph on two-lane roads, 55 mph on divided or four-lane roads and controlled-access highways, and 65 mph on Route 1 and I-495.	dmv.de.gov
Headlights	Headlights must be on after sunset and before sunrise, whenever you can't see beyond 1,000 feet, and any time your windshield wipers are on. Switch to low beams 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle you're following.	dmv.de.gov

Delaware learner permit and teen license rules

Get the Level One Learner's Permit at 16 after passing a state-approved Delaware driver education course; a parent or guardian must sign as your sponsor.
First 6 months: you must be supervised at all times, and your sponsor must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night.
Your supervisor must be a licensed parent, guardian or driver approved by your sponsor who is at least 25 and has held a Class D license for 5 years, sitting next to you.
Months 7 to 12: you may drive alone from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. you need a supervisor unless you are going directly to or from work, church or school activities.
For all 12 months: no passengers except your supervisor and one other person (immediate family may ride when the supervisor is present); when driving alone, only one passenger.
No cell phone or electronic device use at all while driving, even hands-free.
After 12 full months of valid driving, the permit automatically becomes a Class D license; breaking permit rules brings a 2-month suspension (4 months for later offenses).

How to get your Delaware learner's permit

Take a Department of Education-approved Delaware driver education course (public or private high school) and pass its written and road tests to earn the Blue/White Driver Education Certificate.
Choose your sponsor, usually a parent or legal guardian, who must sign your application in front of a DMV employee and is jointly liable for your driving.
Gather documents proving your identity, legal presence and Social Security number, plus two proofs of Delaware residency (waived if your sponsor is a licensed Delaware driver living at your address).
At the DMV, pass the eye screening and pay the Class D license fee (the July 2026 manual lists $50 for the 8-year license, which includes the learner's permit).
Receive your Level One Learner's Permit and drive only with a qualified supervisor for the first 6 months while logging 50 hours (10 at night).
Your sponsor sends the driving-hours certification to the Department of Education; after 12 months of valid driving, the permit converts to a Class D license.

Sample Delaware-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Delaware module. Each one is based on the official Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026) or Delaware law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. How is the Delaware Class D knowledge test scored?

25 questions, 20 correct to pass
30 questions, 24 correct to pass
40 questions, 32 correct to pass
32 questions, 26 correct to pass

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Correct answer: 32 questions, 26 correct to pass. The DMV states that the actual Class D knowledge test has 32 questions, and 26 must be answered correctly. Source: dmv.de.gov

2. What must a 16-year-old present to get a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit?

Proof of 6 months with a state ID card
A Delaware Driver Education Certificate from an approved course
A log of 50 practice hours
A letter from a high school principal

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Correct answer: A Delaware Driver Education Certificate from an approved course. Applicants must show the Blue/White Delaware Driver Education Certificate proving they passed a certified driver education course; the 50-hour log comes later, during the permit. Source: dmv.de.gov

3. For how long must a Level One Learner's Permit holder be supervised at all times?

The first 6 months
The first 3 months
The full 12 months
The first 30 days

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Correct answer: The first 6 months. During the first six months the permit holder must always be supervised and must complete 50 hours of driving, 10 of them at night. Source: dmv.de.gov

4. Who may supervise a Level One permit holder in Delaware?

Any licensed driver 18 or older with 1 year of experience
Any licensed driver 21 or older with 3 years of experience
A licensed driver approved by the sponsor who is at least 25 and has held a Class D license for 5 years
Any adult 30 or older

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Correct answer: A licensed driver approved by the sponsor who is at least 25 and has held a Class D license for 5 years. The supervisor must be a licensed parent, guardian or sponsor-approved driver at least 25 years old who has held a Class D license for at least 5 years, seated in the front next to the driver. Source: dmv.de.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Delaware rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Delaware exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do teens take the permit test at the DMV in Delaware?

Usually not. Under Delaware law, teens under 18 must pass a state-approved driver education course, including a written test and a road skills test given by the driver education teacher or the DMV, before the DMV issues the Level One Learner's Permit.

When can I drive without a supervisor?

After the first six months with your Level One permit, you may drive unsupervised between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. with no more than one passenger. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. you still need a supervisor unless you are going directly to or from work, church or school activities.

Do I have to go back to the DMV to get my full license?

No. The Level One Learner's Permit automatically converts to a Class D license after you complete 12 full months of valid driving authority, as long as your sponsor hasn't withdrawn and your privileges aren't suspended. Any suspension time is added to the end of the 12 months.

I'm 18 or older. Do I have to follow the GDL program?

No, it's optional at 18 or older. Instead you can pass the eye and knowledge exams at the DMV to get a 12-month learner's permit, drive only with a licensed driver over 21 beside you and no more than 2 other passengers, and then pass the road test.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Delaware module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Delaware sources

Every Delaware fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles website or Delaware law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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