Free Delaware Motorcycle Practice Test (2026)
Study for the Delaware Motorcycle endorsement on a Delaware driver license knowledge test: a Delaware module on the state's helmet, permit and rider-course rules, core lessons on safe riding, instant explanations and a timed simulation.
Delaware motorcycle license at a glance
Riders 18 and older take a motorcycle written test with questions from all sections of the motorcycle manual, plus eye and road sign tests, to get a permit, then a motorcycle road skills test at least 10 days later. The number of questions and passing score are not published.
Delaware motorcycle rules
| Rule | In Delaware |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | You must already be a licensed Delaware driver (a Class D license is available from 16 through the GDL program). Riders under 18 need a parent or guardian's signature and must complete the Motorcycle Rider Education Program's Basic Rider Course. |
| Helmet and eye protection | Every rider and passenger must carry an approved helmet and wear approved eye protection. Riders and passengers up to 19 years of age must wear a helmet, and anyone endorsed on or after July 30, 2023 (and their passengers) must wear a helmet and eye protection for the first 2 years after getting the endorsement. delcode.delaware.gov |
| Rider training course | The Delaware Motorcycle Rider Education Program offers the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course. It is required for riders under 18 and open to adults; passing it waives the DMV written and road tests, and the Student Completion Card is valid for 6 months. dmv.de.gov |
| Skills test waiver | Yes (required under 18) |
Delaware motorcycle permit restrictions
- The motorcycle permit is valid for 6 months and can be extended once for another 6 months by paying $5 at the DMV before it expires.
- No passengers, and no riding between sunset and sunrise.
- An approved helmet and eye protection must be worn at all times.
- No riding on the federal interstate highway system.
How to get a Delaware Motorcycle endorsement on a Delaware driver license
- Get your Delaware driver license first.
- If you are under 18, have a parent or guardian sign your motorcycle application and the course waiver (in person on the first day of class), and complete the Basic Rider Course.
- If you are 18 or older, pass the motorcycle written, eye and road sign tests at the DMV to get a 6-month motorcycle permit, or take the Basic Rider Course to skip DMV testing.
- Practice under the permit rules and wait at least 10 days before scheduling the road skills test (given weekdays except Wednesday, and not in bad weather).
- Pass the motorcycle road skills test, or bring your Student Completion Card within 6 months of finishing the course.
- Pay the $12 endorsement fee to have the motorcycle endorsement added to your license.
Tip: Many motorcycle crashes involve a car turning left in front of the rider. Expect questions about being seen, lane position and intersections, in addition to the state rules above.
Sample Delaware motorcycle questions
1. How long is a Delaware motorcycle learner permit valid?
- 30 days
- 6 months, and it can be extended once for 6 more months
- 1 year
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 6 months, and it can be extended once for 6 more months. The motorcycle permit is valid for six months and can be extended once, before it expires, for a $5 fee. Source: dmv.de.gov
2. With a Delaware motorcycle permit, when are you not allowed to ride?
- During rush hour
- On weekends
- In daylight
- Between sunset and sunrise
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Correct answer: Between sunset and sunrise. Permit holders may not ride between sunset and sunrise, carry passengers or use the interstate system, and must wear a helmet and eye protection. Source: dmv.de.gov
3. In Delaware, who must wear approved eye protection on a motorcycle?
- Every operator and passenger
- Only riders up to 19
- Only permit holders
- No one; it is only recommended
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Correct answer: Every operator and passenger. Delaware law requires every operator and passenger to wear approved eye protection and to carry an approved helmet; riders up to 19 must also wear the helmet. Source: delcode.delaware.gov
Topics covered on the knowledge test
- Protective gear: helmets, eye protection and clothing
- Controls, pre-ride inspection (T-CLOCS) and starting out
- Lane position, following distance and being seen
- Braking, swerving and cornering
- Intersections, blind spots and road hazards
- Carrying passengers and cargo
- Group riding, alcohol and fatigue
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to wear a helmet if I'm over 19?
You must always carry an approved helmet and wear eye protection. If you got your endorsement on or after July 30, 2023, you must also wear the helmet for your first 2 years as an endorsed rider, and so must your passengers.
Does the rider course replace the DMV tests?
Yes. The course includes a knowledge and skills test. Completing the approved Basic Rider Course waives the DMV written test, road skills test and the 6-month permit; just bring your Student Completion Card to the DMV within 6 months.
Can I ride on I-95 with my motorcycle permit?
No. With a motorcycle permit you may not ride on the federal interstate highway system, and you also can't ride between sunset and sunrise or carry passengers.
Is this motorcycle practice test free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round and simulation is free, with no sign-up.
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Official sources
- Official Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual
- Delaware helmet law
- Delaware rider training
- Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
- Delaware motorcycle rules
The Delaware rules and questions on this page were checked in October 2026 against the official motorcycle manual, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles website or Delaware law. When a detail is not published by an official source, we leave it out instead of guessing. Confirm current rules with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.
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