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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.

Studying for the Delaware permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Delaware Driver's Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.

No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.

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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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What's on the Delaware permit test?

The Delaware written knowledge test has 32 multiple-choice questions and you need 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%) to pass. The questions are pulled directly from the Delaware Driver's Manual, focusing on rules of the road, road signs, and safe-driving practices. Most test-takers spend 10–15 minutes on it.

Is the Delaware permit test the same as the driving test?

A lot of people search for this, so here's the plain answer. The Delaware permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the knowledge test, or the learner's permit test — is the *written* exam you take on a computer at the DMV. That's the driving exam this page helps you prepare for. The "driving test" or road test is a separate, behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner in the car, and you can only take it after you pass the written permit test and log your required practice hours. So if you're prepping for the written driving exam, you're in exactly the right place; if you mean the road test, focus on supervised driving practice instead.

What this practice test covers

Every question in our bank is mapped to one of the Delaware handbook's official topics, so you get balanced coverage instead of just the easy stuff. Key topics tested: - Road signs and signals - Right-of-way rules - Delaware graduated driver licensing restrictions - Speed limits and safe following distance - Alcohol, drugs and safe driving

How to use this practice test to actually pass

Reading the handbook cover to cover doesn't work for most people — it's 100+ pages of dense legal language. Practicing realistic questions does work, because (1) it forces you to recall, not just recognize, and (2) it shows you exactly which topics you're weak in. Take the practice test below, read the AI explanation for any question you miss, and re-take any topic where you score below 80% until it sticks.

Delaware DMV test tips that actually move the needle

1) Don't memorize — understand the "why". The DMV reshuffles wording, so rote memorization breaks down. 2) Always read every choice before answering. The "trap" answer is usually choice B. 3) For sign questions, learn the shape + color system once. After that, signs are basically free points. 4) Take at least one full 32-question timed mock exam before test day so the format isn't a surprise.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Delaware DMV practice test free?

Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Delaware, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.

Is the Delaware permit test the same as the driving test?

No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.

Are the questions the same as the real Delaware DMV test?

No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Delaware Driver's Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.

How many questions are on the real Delaware permit test?

32 multiple-choice questions. You need 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%) to pass.

What if I fail the Delaware DMV test?

confirm with the official authority. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.

How long should I study before taking the Delaware permit test?

Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.

Is the practice test available in Spanish?

Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.

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