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Delaware DMV Cheat Sheet

Delaware permit-test facts: Questions: 32; To pass: 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%); Minimum age: 16 years old for a Level One learner's permit; Fee: $50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit cost; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.; Official handbook: Delaware Driver's Manual.

Short on time? This Delaware DMV cheat sheet pulls the highest-yield facts and rules from the Delaware Driver's Manual into one scrollable page — the stuff that shows up over and over on the permit test.

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Delaware permit-test facts: Questions: 32; To pass: 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%); Minimum age: 16 years old for a Level One learner's permit; Fee: $50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit cost; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.; Official handbook: Delaware Driver's Manual.

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Delaware permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
FactAnswerEvidence status
Questions32Verified against cited official source
To pass26 out of 32 correct (81.25%)Verified against cited official source
Minimum age16 years old for a Level One learner's permitVerified against cited official source
Fee$50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit costVerified against cited official source
Re-takesOrdinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.Not stated on the cited official page
Official handbookDelaware Driver's ManualVerified against cited official source

Sample questions for Delaware

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

  1. Question 1 · Knowledge test

    How many questions are on the Delaware knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    • 25 questions, 20 correct
    • 30 questions, 24 correct
    • 40 questions, 32 correct
    • 20 questions, 16 correct
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: 30 questions, 24 correct

    Delaware: 30 questions, get 24 right (80%) to pass.

  2. Question 2 · Graduated licensing

    What must a Delaware Level 1 learner's permit holder do before advancing?

    • Log 20 hours over one month
    • Complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over six months
    • Only pass a second written test
    • Wait until age 21
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over six months

    Delaware Level 1: 6 months plus 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before advancing.

  3. Question 3 · Right of way

    What should you do when you approach a four-way stop at the same time as another vehicle on your right?

    • Go first because you are on the left
    • Yield to the vehicle on your right
    • Both cars should go at once
    • Honk and proceed
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right

    At a four-way stop arriving together, yield to the vehicle on your right.

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Delaware permit test at a glance

- Total questions: 32 - Passing score: 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%) - Minimum age: 16 years old for a Level One learner's permit - Fee: $50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit cost - Re-takes: confirm with the official authority - Source: Delaware Driver's Manual

Road signs you must know cold

Sign shapes: - Octagon = STOP - Triangle (point down) = YIELD - Diamond = WARNING - Pentagon = SCHOOL ZONE - Round = RAILROAD CROSSING - Rectangle (vertical) = REGULATORY - Rectangle (horizontal) = GUIDE Colors: - Red = stop / do not enter - Yellow = warning - Orange = construction - Green = direction - Blue = motorist services - Brown = recreation

Right-of-way rules that get tested every time

- Uncontrolled intersection: car on the right goes first. - Left turn: yield to oncoming traffic. - Pedestrians in crosswalk: always have the right of way. - Emergency vehicles with lights/siren: pull right and stop. - 4-way stop: first to arrive goes first; if tied, car on right wins. - School bus with red flashing lights: stop in both directions on undivided roads.

Delaware key rules to memorize

- Road signs and signals - Right-of-way rules - Delaware graduated driver licensing restrictions - Speed limits and safe following distance - Alcohol, drugs and safe driving

DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points

- Adult limit (21+): 0.08% BAC. - Commercial drivers: 0.04% BAC. - Under 21: zero tolerance (0.01–0.02% BAC). - Refusing breathalyzer = automatic license suspension ("implied consent"). - First DUI in Delaware: suspension, fines, mandatory classes, possible ignition interlock.

Stopping distances (rule of thumb)

Total stopping distance = perception + reaction + braking. At 55 mph in dry conditions: ~250–300 feet. Wet roads roughly double that. Follow the 3-second rule for following distance; 4–5 seconds in bad weather.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cheat sheet enough to pass the Delaware DMV test?

Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.

Is this cheat sheet up to date for?

Yes — every fact comes from the current Delaware Driver's Manual. We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

Can I download a printable version?

Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.

Does the real Delaware test ask about exact stopping distances?

Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.

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