Delaware · Permit Test Guide

Delaware Permit Test: The Complete Guide

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.

Everything you need to pass the Delaware permit test on your first try, in one place. This guide walks you through how the test works, who can take it, the mistakes that fail most people, and free practice questions written from the Delaware Driver's Manual.

Take the 3 sample questions below to see where you stand, then use the AI tutor to understand every rule in your own language. When you're ready, dive deeper with our state-specific practice test, answer explanations, and cheat sheet.

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Delaware permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
Fact	Answer	Evidence status
Questions	32	Verified against cited official source
To pass	26 out of 32 correct (81.25%)	Verified against cited official source
Minimum age	16 years old for a Level One learner's permit	Verified against cited official source
Fee	$50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit cost	Verified against cited official source
Re-takes	Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.	Not stated on the cited official page
Official handbook	Delaware Driver's Manual	Verified against cited official source

Official source

Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)

Sample questions for Delaware

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

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
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Correct answer: 30 questions, 24 correct
Delaware: 30 questions, get 24 right (80%) to pass.
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.
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 is the Delaware permit test?

The Delaware permit test (also called the written knowledge test, the driver's license written test, or the learner's permit test) is the exam you must pass to earn your learner's permit. It has 32 multiple-choice questions drawn straight from the Delaware Driver's Manual, covering road signs, right-of-way, speed limits, and safe-driving laws. Most people finish in 10–20 minutes on a computer or tablet at the DMV. This page is your starting point — from here you can jump to focused practice, answer explanations, a cheat sheet, and the full requirements checklist.

What score do you need to pass?

You need 26 out of 32 correct (81.25%). There's no partial credit, so a steady mix of correct answers across every topic beats cramming one area. In practice, anyone scoring 90%+ on full-length mock exams passes the real Delaware test comfortably.

How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?

The Delaware test has 32 multiple-choice questions. Each one has a single best answer based on the Delaware Driver's Manual. Our practice bank mirrors that count and topic spread, so a full mock exam mirrors the format you’ll see on test day.

Who can take the Delaware permit test?

Minimum age: 16 years old for a Level One learner's permit. You'll also need the application fee ($50 Class D eight-year license fee, including the preceding learner-permit cost) and required proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency. Re-takes: confirm with the official authority. See our requirements page for the full document checklist before you go.

The mistakes that fail most people

Most failures come from the same handful of topics, not from obscure trivia. These are the rules students miss most often on the Delaware test: - Road signs and signals - Right-of-way rules - Delaware graduated driver licensing restrictions - Speed limits and safe following distance - Alcohol, drugs and safe driving The fix is simple: practice realistic questions, read the explanation for every miss, and re-drill any topic you score below 80% on until it sticks.

How to study for the Delaware permit test

The study plan that works for most people takes 1–2 weeks, about 30 minutes a day: 1) Skim the Delaware Driver's Manual once — don't memorize, just get the map of what's covered. 2) Take a full practice test cold to find your weak topics. 3) Drill your weakest topic each day, reading the explanation for every question you miss. 4) Re-take a full 32-question mock exam every 2–3 days. 5) When you score 90%+ on three mock exams in a row, book your appointment. Our Delaware study guide breaks the handbook down topic by topic if you want a structured path.

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Every question, answer explanation, and the AI tutor work in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Toggle the language switch at the top of any page — the content is natively written for each language, not machine-translated, so nothing gets lost.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?

32 multiple-choice questions, all based on the Delaware Driver's Manual.

Is the Delaware permit test available in Spanish?

Yes. Our entire platform — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor — works in Spanish, plus Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Delaware also offers the official knowledge test in several languages at most DMV offices.

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

26 out of 32 correct (81.25%). We recommend scoring 90%+ on three full mock exams before booking your appointment.

How should I study for the Delaware permit test?

Skim the Delaware Driver's Manual once, then switch to practice questions — they show you exactly which topics you're weak in. Drill your weak topics daily, read the explanation for every miss, and book your test once you score 90%+ on three full mock exams.

How long does it take to study for the Delaware permit test?

Most people are ready in 1–2 weeks studying about 30 minutes a day. If you're starting from zero, give yourself 3 weeks; if you've been driving with a licensed adult already, a few days of focused practice questions is often enough.

Is your Delaware content up to date for?

Yes — every question and fact comes from the current Delaware Driver's Manual, and we update our content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

How much does it cost to practice for the Delaware permit test?

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

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