Delaware DMV Practice Test
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Official Delaware handbook: Delaware Driver Manual
Before the Delaware knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Delaware Driver Education Certificate or approved out-of-state course documentation
- Proof of identity
- Proof of legal presence in the United States
- Social Security number proof if eligible
- Two proofs of Delaware residency unless the sponsor is a licensed Delaware driver at the same address
- Sponsor signature on the GDL application in the presence of a DMV licensing employee
Requirements last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Delaware DMV — Graduated Driver License (Under 18) ↗. See the complete Delaware permit requirements.
What is different about Delaware
Rules that are set by Delaware rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit age: 16 here. The most common minimum permit age is 15 (25 of 50 states we have verified).
- Minimum permit hold: 12 months here. The most common minimum permit hold is 6 months (33 of 46 states we have verified).
- Passing score: 81% here. The most common passing score is 80% (15 of 26 states we have verified).
Sample Delaware permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
What is the maximum speed limit on Delaware's limited-access (interstate) highways?
- A. 70 mph
- B. 65 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 55 mph
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B. 65 mph — Delaware's limited-access highways — including portions of I-95 and US-1 — have a maximum posted speed of 65 mph. Delaware is a geographically small state; most of its major roads pass through urban or suburban areas. Residential streets default to 25 mph; school zones require 25 mph during school hours. Delaware Route 1 (the beach route) has varying limits depending on the section. Speed cameras are used in construction zones and school zones.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — Speed Limits · verified 2026-06-10
In Delaware, when a school zone flashing beacon is active, the maximum speed limit is:
- A. 25 mph
- B. 20 mph
- C. 15 mph
- D. The posted school zone sign speed
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C. 15 mph — Delaware school zones use flashing beacons to indicate when the reduced speed limit — typically 15 mph — is in effect. Drivers must slow to the flashing-beacon speed whenever the signal is active, regardless of whether children are visually present. Fines for school zone violations are doubled compared to normal speeding tickets.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Chapter 3 — School Zones · verified 2026-06-10
The three-second following distance rule in Delaware applies to:
- A. Speeds above 50 mph, but nothing else
- B. Only in school and work zones
- C. Normal dry road conditions at any speed
- D. Only night driving
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C. Normal dry road conditions at any speed — Three seconds is the baseline following distance for dry conditions at any speed. Delaware drivers must increase this gap in rain, fog, or heavy traffic.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Following Distance · verified 2026-06-18
In Delaware, who yields when a vehicle enters a highway from a private road or driveway?
- A. The driver going faster has the right of way
- B. The driver on the highway must yield
- C. Both drivers must stop and negotiate
- D. The driver entering from the private road must yield
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D. The driver entering from the private road must yield — Drivers entering a public road from a private driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to all traffic already on the public road in Delaware.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual — Right of Way · verified 2026-06-18
Questions last verified 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Delaware DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 32 questions and a 81% study target — at least 26 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Delaware written test?
Use 81% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is this Delaware practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Delaware practice questions come from?
Questions use Delaware Driver Manual and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Delaware permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Delaware practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
