Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test

The Delaware DMV knowledge test has 32 questions; to pass you need 26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%). Practice free with questions based on the official Delaware driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Delaware permit test at a glance

Agency	Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Test questions	32
Passing score	26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%)
Minimum permit age	16 years old
Permit holding period	12 months
Supervised driving	50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by the sponsor before any unsupervised driving (teens under 18).
Provisional license from	age 16½
Full license	at 17
Official handbook	Delaware Driver Manual (July 2024)

Try 5 Delaware permit test questions

How many questions are on the Delaware DMV knowledge test? 22 / 42 / 52 / 32. Answer: 32. To pass: 26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%).
In Delaware, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Delaware is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
A downward-pointing triangle with a red border means: Stop / Yield the right-of-way / Railroad crossing / No passing zone. Answer: Yield the right-of-way. The red-and-white inverted triangle is the YIELD sign: slow down, be ready to stop, and let traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way go first.
A flashing red traffic light means: Slow down / Stop, then go when safe / Stop and wait for green / The light is broken, ignore it. Answer: Stop, then go when safe. Treat a flashing red light like a STOP sign: stop completely, then proceed when the way is clear.
When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit? When passing / When traffic is light / Never / On an empty highway at night. Answer: Never. The posted limit is the maximum in ideal conditions. You must drive slower when weather, traffic or visibility require it (the basic speed law).

How the Delaware DMV permit test works

The Delaware knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 32 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%). Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Delaware Driver Manual (July 2024).

Teens in the graduated license program take the written test through their certified driver education course or at the DMV; adults 18 and older take the eye, knowledge and road tests at the DMV.

Delaware learner's permit requirements

In Delaware you can apply for a learner's permit at 16. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Teens must pass a Delaware-certified driver education course and present the Driver Education Certificate (the blue certificate) to get the Level One Learner's Permit.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 12 months. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by the sponsor before any unsupervised driving (teens under 18).

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Delaware residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Delaware graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16½.

During the first 6 months of the Level One permit the teen must always be supervised; after that, unsupervised driving is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with only one passenger. The permit becomes a Class D license after 12 months of valid driving.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 17, provided your record stays clean.

Delaware rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.

Delaware bans all drivers from using hand-held phones and other devices while driving, and learner's permit holders may not use a phone or texting device at all.
Adults who skip the graduated program must wait at least 10 days after passing the Class D knowledge exam before taking the road test.
Breaking the Level One permit restrictions counts as driving without a license and leads to a license suspension.
The DMV's free online sample exam is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

What the Delaware knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Delaware permit test

Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Delaware

Check the minimum age In Delaware, you can apply for a learner's permit at 16.
Complete the required course Teens must pass a Delaware-certified driver education course and present the Driver Education Certificate (the blue certificate) to get the Level One Learner's Permit.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Delaware residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 12 months. Supervised driving: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by the sponsor before any unsupervised driving (teens under 18).
Take the road test From age 16½ you can get a provisional license.

Delaware permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?

The Delaware knowledge test has 32 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Delaware permit test?

You need 26 correct answers out of 32 (about 81%).

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

You can apply at 16. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Delaware?

At least 12 months for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by the sponsor before any unsupervised driving (teens under 18).

Is this the official Delaware DMV test?

No. DMVPermitUSA is independent and not affiliated with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The practice questions follow the same format and topics as the official handbook; the real test is taken with the DMV.