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Free Delaware DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Study 602 Delaware DMV practice questions written from the Delaware Driver Manual, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Delaware permit test.

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602 practice questions to help you master the Delaware DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Delaware requirement to pass

30 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (24 of 30), time limit not published

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Delaware Driver Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before your test.

Study by Category

Master each topic before your Delaware written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Delaware Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes licenses, tie large objects to trailer, and intersections, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Delaware Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes seating position, lane markings, and scanning, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Delaware Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes motorcycles, arrow signals, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Delaware Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes service signs, driver education, and no parking zones, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Delaware DMV Test

Delaware's knowledge test is administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 24 correct - an 80% passing score - to earn your learner's permit.

Where and How to Take It

The test is taken in person at a Delaware DMV location. The state has offices in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown. Appointments can be scheduled online at de.gov/dmv and are recommended to minimize wait times. The test is computer-based.

What to Bring

Bring proof of identity, your Social Security card, and two proofs of Delaware residency. Under-18 applicants need a parent or guardian present to sign consent. You must also provide proof of completion of a driver education course if under 18. The permit fee is $10.

Test Day

After document verification and payment, you'll take the 30-question computer test. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, speed limits, and safe driving practices from the Delaware Driver Manual. Results appear immediately.

Delaware-Specific Details

Despite its small size, Delaware has distinctive driving conditions. The state's test may include questions about toll roads (I-95, SR-1), beach traffic management in summer, and driving in the Wilmington metro area. Delaware requires a very experienced supervising driver - they must be at least 25 years old with 5 years of licensed experience, stricter than most states.

If You Don't Pass

Delaware's DMV does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts. Study the Delaware Driver Manual and focus on the areas where you missed questions.

Permit vs. License

With a learner's permit, you must drive supervised by a licensed driver age 25+ with at least 5 years of driving experience - one of the strictest supervisor requirements in the country. Under-18 drivers must hold the permit for 6 months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night). Delaware's graduated license includes nighttime (10 PM to 6 AM) and passenger restrictions.

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How many total hours of supervised driving must a Delaware learner's permit holder complete?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Delaware is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Helpful guides

→How to Pass Your DMV Written Test on the First Try→The 25 Most Missed DMV Test Questions→What to Bring to the DMV for Your Permit Test

Frequently Asked Questions

The Delaware knowledge test has 30 questions, and you need 24 correct, which is 80 percent. You can miss 6. It is computer-based, and your result appears on the screen immediately. Delaware does not publish a time limit for the test.
Delaware does not publish a waiting period or an attempt limit for the knowledge test, and no retest fee appears on the DMV fee schedule. Confirm with the DMV before returning. The road exam is different: if you fail any part, you must wait at least 10 days to test again.
If you are 18 or older, you must pass all exams within the twelve-month life of your Delaware learner's permit. Otherwise the permit is void, the fee is forfeited, and you must apply again and pay a new fee. This deadline is based on time, not on the number of attempts.
A licensed driver who is 25 or older and has 5 years of driving experience must supervise you on a Delaware learner's permit. Under-18 applicants must also hold the permit for 6 months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
Bring proof of identity (a birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and 2 proofs of Delaware residency. If you are under 18, you also need parental consent and must complete driver education. Delaware asks for two residency proofs, so one document is not enough.
You must test in person, because Delaware does not offer an online knowledge test. The test is computer-based at a Delaware DMV location, and your result shows on screen. Walk-ins are accepted at all locations, so no appointment is required. Delaware publishes no time limit.
You must be at least 16. Delaware's fee data lists $40, but the source does not say exactly what that fee covers, so confirm it with the DMV. Delaware lists English and Spanish for the test, but that language list is flagged for verification, so confirm with the DMV if you need Spanish.
Study the Delaware Driver Manual, July 2026 edition. Commercial applicants use the Delaware Commercial Driver License Manual and motorcyclists use the Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual, which are separate books. A Spanish version of the driver manual is also published.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Delaware road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Delaware road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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