Delaware Driver's License
Delaware Knowledge Test — 32 questions, 26 (~81%) to pass
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📋 What to Bring
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Proof of identity, SSN & Delaware residency
Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents proving Delaware residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents.
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Application & fee
Apply at a Delaware DMV lane (Division of Motor Vehicles) and pay the applicable fee. An appointment is recommended.
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Driver education & parent consent (if under 18)
Applicants under 18 go through Delaware's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program: a state-approved driver education course, a parent/guardian's consent, and supervised driving hours are required before the Level 1 learner's permit and Class D license.
📅 How to Schedule
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Study the manual and practice
Read the Delaware Driver Manual and take practice tests covering rules of the road, signs and signals, vehicle equipment, and safe driving.
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Visit a Delaware DMV
Delaware licensing is handled by the DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles). Bring your documents and fee; appointments can be scheduled online at dmv.de.gov.
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Pass the vision and knowledge tests
Pass a vision screening and the 32-question Class D knowledge test (26 correct). Then complete the required permit period and supervised driving, and pass the road test to be licensed.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •The Delaware Class D knowledge test has 32 questions; you must answer 26 correctly (about 81%) to pass.
- •The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for drivers 21 and over, 0.02 for drivers under 21, and 0.04 for commercial (CDL) drivers. Delaware has an implied-consent law — refusing a chemical test results in license revocation.
- •Delaware has a hands-free law: it is illegal to use a handheld phone or other electronic device while driving. Use a hands-free setup instead.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🎯 Practice by Topic
Driver License Information
Delaware driver license classes and the graduated driver license (GDL) program, learner permits, REAL ID, required documents, eligibility, ages, restrictions, renewals, and the point system.
Vehicle Equipment, Titles & Registration
Required vehicle equipment (brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, horn), vehicle titling and registration, license plates, insurance and financial responsibility, and inspection.
Rules of the Road
Traffic signs, signals and pavement markings, right-of-way, intersections and roundabouts, turning and signaling, speed limits, passing, and parking in Delaware.
Driving Skills and Safety Tips
Defensive driving, following distance and space management, scanning, sharing the road with pedestrians/cyclists/motorcycles/trucks, work zones, night and bad-weather driving, emergencies, and impaired-driving (DUI) laws.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Delaware Driver's License test, and how many do I need to pass?
The Delaware Driver's License knowledge test has 32 questions. You must answer 26 correctly (81%) to pass.
How many questions can you miss on the Delaware Driver's License test?
You can miss up to 6 of the 32 questions and still pass.
Can you take the Delaware Driver's License test in your language?
The Delaware Driver's License knowledge test is offered in: English · Español. See test languages by state →
What is the minimum age to take the Delaware Driver's License test?
Minimum age: 16 (learner permit) / 16（学习许可）/ 16 (permiso de aprendizaje).
What should I bring to the Delaware Driver's License test?
Proof of identity, SSN & Delaware residency — Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents proving Delaware residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents. Application & fee — Apply at a Delaware DMV lane (Division of Motor Vehicles) and pay the applicable fee. An appointment is recommended. Driver education & parent consent (if under 18) — Applicants under 18 go through Delaware's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program: a state-approved driver education course, a parent/guardian's consent, and supervised driving hours are required before the Level 1 learner's permit and Class D license.
How do I schedule and take the Delaware Driver's License test?
1. Study the manual and practice: Read the Delaware Driver Manual and take practice tests covering rules of the road, signs and signals, vehicle equipment, and safe driving. 2. Visit a Delaware DMV: Delaware licensing is handled by the DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles). Bring your documents and fee; appointments can be scheduled online at dmv.de.gov. 3. Pass the vision and knowledge tests: Pass a vision screening and the 32-question Class D knowledge test (26 correct). Then complete the required permit period and supervised driving, and pass the road test to be licensed.