Sharing the Road Test: Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test

Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and motorcycles. Based on the Delaware driver handbook. Free, with instant answers.

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Delaware DMV practice tests

Choose a full test, the timed exam simulator, or a topic test. Each full test has 20 questions and you need 80% to pass.

Practice Test 1 Mixed questions from every handbook chapter. Practice Test 2 A fresh mix of signs, rules and safe driving. Practice Test 3 Right-of-way, turns, parking and speed. Practice Test 4 Harder scenario questions to test real understanding. Practice Test 5 Final review before your real knowledge test. Exam Simulator 40 timed questions with no feedback until the end. Road Signs Test Signs, signals and pavement markings. Rules of the Road Test Right-of-way, speed limits, turns and passing. Safe Driving Test Defensive driving, weather and distractions. Alcohol & Drugs Test DUI laws, BAC limits and impaired driving. Sharing the Road Test Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and motorcycles.

About the Delaware DMV written test

The Delaware knowledge test (often searched as the Delaware permit test) checks that new drivers understand road signs, traffic laws and safe driving habits before getting a learner's permit. The questions come from the official Delaware driver handbook published by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.

Delaware drivers learn the rules of the road from the Delaware Driver Manual and the Delaware Code, and first-time teen drivers enter the Graduated Driver License program with a Level One learner's permit. Applicants must pass an eye screening and the required exams at a DMV office. This practice set focuses on Delaware-specific distances, speeds, penalties and licensing rules.

Delaware permit test quick facts

Minimum permit age
A Level One learner's permit in Delaware's Graduated Driver License program is available at age 16 and under 18 (or 16 to under 22 with an active IEP).
Vision screening
Every applicant must pass an eye-screening exam at the DMV.
Adult BAC limit
0.08% for drivers 21+; Delaware treats 0.02% or more as evidence of drinking for drivers under 21; 0.04% for commercial vehicles.
Seat belt law
Drivers must buckle up and make sure every passenger 16 or older is belted; children under 16 must be in a proper restraint or belt.

Rules and fees change. Confirm current details with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles before you test.

What Delaware drivers should know

  • Pass a vehicle or bicycle in the same lane with at least 3 feet of space.
  • School zones with posted signs: 20 mph; business districts: 25 mph.
  • Permit holders need 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night.
  • Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time wipers are in use because of weather.
  • Children under 2 and under 30 pounds must ride rear-facing in a 5-point harness.

Topics covered in our Delaware practice tests

  • Road signs and signals: shapes, colors, pavement markings and traffic lights.
  • Rules of the road: right-of-way, speed, turns, passing, parking and school zones.
  • Safe driving: following distance, night and weather driving, distractions and emergencies.
  • Alcohol and drugs: impaired driving, BAC and penalties.
  • Sharing the road: pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and large trucks.

How to pass the Delaware permit test

  1. Read the official Delaware driver handbook, paying close attention to numbers (distances, speeds, BAC limits).
  2. Take Practice Test 1 in study mode and read every explanation.
  3. Work through Tests 2 to 5, then the topic tests for your weakest areas.
  4. Use the Exam Simulator and aim for 80% or higher on several attempts in a row.
  5. Bring the documents your state requires and book your test with the DMV.

Delaware permit test FAQ

How old do you have to be to take the Delaware permit test?

A Level One learner's permit in Delaware's Graduated Driver License program is available at age 16 and under 18 (or 16 to under 22 with an active IEP).

Is this Delaware DMV practice test free?

Yes. Every Delaware practice test on this site is free, with instant answers and explanations. No sign-up is required.

Are these the real Delaware DMV test questions?

No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same topics as the official Delaware driver handbook. They are not the exact questions on the official exam, and this site is not affiliated with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.

How can I pass the Delaware permit test the first time?

Read the official Delaware driver handbook, take several practice tests until you score 80% or higher consistently, and review the explanation for every question you miss.

How much supervised practice do Delaware teens need?

The sponsor must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night. The supervisor must be at least 25 years old and have held a Class D license for at least 5 years.

What are the passenger and night limits for new Delaware drivers?

During the first six months the permit holder must be supervised at all times. After that, unsupervised driving is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and only one passenger besides the driver is allowed during the unsupervised period, with exceptions for immediate family and certain trips.

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