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Delaware permit test 26 of 32 to pass

Delaware reverses the usual order: you finish driver education before you can get a permit. The knowledge exam has a sign-and-signal section and a rules-of-the-road section, and the pass mark is 26 of 32 — a hair above 80%. Here's the 12-month path from Level One to a Class D license, from the Delaware Driver Manual.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Delaware Driver Manual (current DMV PDF; edition date not printed)

32 questions26 correct = 81.25%Signs and signals + rules of the roadAudio on request

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Delaware DMV practice test

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  1. What is the minimum age for a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit?

    • 15
    • 15½
    • 16
    • 17

  2. How many questions are on Delaware's Class D knowledge test?

    • 25
    • 30
    • 32
    • 40

  3. How many correct answers do you need?

    • 24
    • 25
    • 26
    • 28

  4. If the supervisor isn't your parent or guardian, how old must they be?

    • 18
    • 21
    • 25
    • 30

  5. That supervisor must have held a Class D license for at least:

    • 1 year
    • 3 years
    • 5 years
    • 10 years

  6. How many supervised hours must your sponsor certify?

    • 40
    • 50
    • 60
    • 65

  7. How many of those hours must be at night?

    • 5
    • 10
    • 15
    • 20

  8. During months 7–12 of the GDL program, when must you still be supervised?

    • 9 p.m.–6 a.m.
    • 10 p.m.–6 a.m.
    • 11 p.m.–5 a.m.
    • Midnight–5 a.m.

  9. Can a Delaware GDL driver use a hands-free phone?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Only after 16½
    • Calls only

  10. A first violation of GDL restrictions brings a suspension of:

    • 1 month
    • 2 months
    • 4 months
    • 6 months

  11. How soon after passing the knowledge exam can you take the Class D road test?

    • 10 days
    • 14 days
    • 30 days
    • 60 days

  12. On which weekday does Delaware not give road tests?

    • Monday
    • Wednesday
    • Friday
    • Tuesday

  13. What is the speed limit in a Delaware school zone?

    • 15 mph
    • 20 mph
    • 25 mph
    • 30 mph

  14. What is the limit on a two-lane road?

    • 45 mph
    • 50 mph
    • 55 mph
    • 60 mph

  15. What is the limit on Route 1 and I-495?

    • 55 mph
    • 60 mph
    • 65 mph
    • 70 mph

  16. How far ahead should you signal your intended action?

    • 100 feet
    • 200 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 500 feet

  17. A school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a highway with four or more lanes. You should:

    • Stop
    • Proceed slowly
    • Speed up
    • Wait for the driver's signal

  18. A bus's yellow lights come on about how long before the red lights?

    • 3 seconds
    • 5 seconds
    • 10 seconds
    • 30 seconds

  19. What is Delaware's zero-tolerance BAC for underage drivers?

    • .00
    • .02
    • .04
    • .08

  20. On a two-lane road you approach a stationary tow truck with flashing amber lights. You must:

    • Keep your speed
    • Slow below the posted limit
    • Stop
    • Honk

  21. You must report a crash when damage exceeds:

    • $250
    • $500
    • $1,000
    • $1,500

  22. Which surface freezes first?

    • A tunnel
    • An intersection
    • A bridge
    • A parking lot

  23. Driving 25 mph over the limit results in:

    • A warning
    • A 1-month suspension
    • A 1-year suspension
    • Points only

  24. Besides the supervisor, who may sit in the front seat with a Level One driver?

    • A sibling
    • No one
    • Any adult
    • A friend

  25. To get a Level One permit you must present:

    • A Delaware Driver Education Certificate
    • A report card
    • A 50-hour log
    • An insurance card

Our 25 questions are scored at Delaware's 81.25% bar. The DMV also posts official sample questions.

The exam, section by section

Section 2 of the Delaware Driver Manual describes the order: a vision screening, then a Highway Sign and Signal Test on sign shapes, colors and symbols, signals and pavement markings, then a Rules of the Road Test. Together that's 32 questions, and you need 26 right. Audio versions with headphones are available on request. We couldn't confirm which languages are offered, whether an online option exists, or how long you wait after a failed attempt, so ask your office.

Paperwork: driver ed comes first

  • Delaware Driver Education Certificate (the Blue/White Certificate) — required for Level One.
  • One primary and one secondary identity document, proof of SSN if you're eligible, and two proofs of residency. Originals or certified copies only. Foreign-language documents need a certified English translation.
  • Your parent or guardian sponsor, in person, to sign the application.

Who can sit beside you

A properly licensed parent or guardian, or a licensed driver the sponsor approves who is 25 or older and has held a Class D for five years. That person sits in front, and no one else does. Under 18, the GDL program is mandatory. At 18+ it's optional, but you still take the eye, knowledge and road exams.

Your 12 months on the GDL program

  1. Months 1–6

    Supervised at all times. Your sponsor certifies 50 hours, 10 at night.

  2. Months 7–12

    Alone 6 a.m.–10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. only with a supervisor, except church, work or school activities. One passenger when unsupervised.

  3. Month 13+

    Class D license once the 12-month GDL program is complete.

The road test can happen as soon as 30 days after the knowledge exam, but the GDL clock runs a full year. Road tests are given every weekday except Wednesday.

Breaking a GDL rule costs months

Delaware treats a GDL violation as driving without a license: a two-month suspension the first time and four months after that. The rules include passenger limits — supervisor plus one other, with a family exception when supervised, and one passenger when alone — and a total ban on phones and electronic devices, even hands-free.

Speed limits by road type

RoadLimit
School zones20 mph
Business and residential25 mph
Two-lane roads50 mph
Divided / 4+ lanes, controlled-access55 mph
Route 1 and I-49565 mph

Speeding has its own suspension ladder: 25 mph over means one month, plus a month for each extra 5 mph. 50+ over or 100 mph means a year.

Rules Delaware words differently

  • Signal 300 feet ahead — farther than the 100 feet many states use.
  • School buses: stop from either direction, unless you're on the opposite side of a highway with four or more lanes, where you proceed slowly. Yellow lights give about 10 seconds' warning before the reds.
  • Move Over: on multi-lane roads, move a lane away from stationary emergency vehicles, DelDOT trucks, tow trucks or any vehicle with hazards on. On two-lane roads, slow below the limit.
  • DUI: .08 BAC or any illicit or recreational drug is conclusive evidence. Under 21, .02 means revocation.
  • Phones: handheld use and texting are banned for everyone. Hands-free is fine for adults but not for GDL drivers.
  • Crashes: report any crash with more than $500 in damage, whoever was at fault.
  • Winter: bridges freeze first.
  • E-bikes are defined as having a motor under 750 watts and a top speed under 20 mph.

Nearby states

Compare Maryland (88% pass mark), Pennsylvania (18 questions) and New Jersey (50 questions).

Delaware permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?

32. You need 26 correct (81.25%). The exam covers highway signs and signals plus rules of the road.

Do I need driver's ed before a Delaware permit?

Yes. To get a Level One Learner's Permit you must present a Delaware Driver Education Certificate (the Blue/White Certificate). In Delaware, driver ed comes before the permit.

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

16 (up to 18, or up to 22 with an active IEP). Your parent or guardian sponsor signs the application in person.

Can I get an audio permit test in Delaware?

Yes. Audio tests with headphones are available on request. Disability accommodations are by appointment: Delaware City 302-326-5000, Wilmington 302-434-3200, Dover 302-744-2500, Georgetown 302-853-1000.

When can I take the Delaware road test?

Thirty days after passing the knowledge exam. Road tests run every weekday except Wednesday and are booked through My Road Test.

How much is a Delaware learner's permit?

We couldn't confirm the current fee on an official page we opened. Check the DMV fee page before your visit.

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Sources: Delaware Driver Manual, DMV written test page. Independent study site; not affiliated with the Delaware DMV.