US Permit Test

Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Delaware Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official DMV Class D Knowledge Test (given with a highway sign and signal test and a rules of the road test) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Delaware Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Delaware Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Delaware Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Delaware Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Delaware Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

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    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

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    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Delaware

Delaware issues a Level 1 Learner's Permit at 16 (under 18) only to applicants who present a Delaware Driver Education Certificate, the Blue/White Certificate, and whose application is signed by a sponsor who is jointly liable for damages and may withdraw that endorsement before the minor turns 18. The permit holder must be supervised at all times for the first six months, and the sponsor certifies 50 hours of practice driving including 10 at night. After six months the teen may drive unsupervised from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., needs supervision from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. except when going directly to or from work, school, or church activities, and is limited to the adult supervisor plus one other passenger for the full first 12 months, after which the permit converts to a Class D license.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: DMV

Delaware permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?

The official Delaware Class D Knowledge Test (given with a highway sign and signal test and a rules of the road test) has 32 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

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

You must answer 26 of 32 questions correctly to pass the Delaware Class D Knowledge Test (given with a highway sign and signal test and a rules of the road test). Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-26.

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in Delaware at 16, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Delaware permit cost?

$50.00 Class D license fee for an 8-year license, paid at application along with an eye screening; Delaware license fees also cover the learner's permit (Motorcycle, Class D, and CDL) that precedes issuance of the license. — as listed by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Delaware permit test?

If you fail any part of the road exam you must wait at least 30 days before taking the exam or exams again. After passing the knowledge exam you become eligible for the Class D road exam 30 days later. The published fee table lists no separate knowledge-test fee. Reinstatement after some suspensions or revocations can require passing the eye screening, knowledge, and road skills exams again. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-22).

Can you take the Delaware permit test online?

No. The Delaware Class D Knowledge Test (given with a highway sign and signal test and a rules of the road test) is administered in person through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), not online (verified 2026-09-22).

What languages is the Delaware permit test offered in?

DMV does not publish a list of languages for the knowledge exam itself, but translators are permitted to assist during the application and testing process. The Delaware Driver Manual is published in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Haitian Creole. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-22).

Who runs the permit test in Delaware?

Driver licensing in Delaware is handled by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://www.dmv.de.gov/.

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