Question 1

How many questions are on Delaware's permit test, and what score is needed to pass?

Accepted Answer

30 questions, with at least 24 correct (80%) to pass — Delaware's permit test has 30 questions, and an applicant needs at least 24 correct (80%) to pass.

Question 2

What is the minimum age for a Delaware Level 1 Learner's Permit?

Accepted Answer

16 — The minimum age for a Delaware Level 1 Learner's Permit is 16.

Question 3

What must a Delaware applicant complete before getting a Level 1 Learner's Permit?

Accepted Answer

A certified driver's education program — A Delaware applicant must complete a certified driver's education program before getting a Level 1 Learner's Permit.

Question 4

What does Delaware's certified driver's education program include?

Accepted Answer

30 hours of classroom time, 7 hours in-car observation, 7 driving — Delaware's certified driver's education program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, and 7 hours of driving practice.

Question 5

How many hours of supervised driving must a Delaware Level 1 Permit holder complete in the first 6 months, and how many at night?

Accepted Answer

50 hours total, including at least 10 at night — A Delaware Level 1 Permit holder must complete 50 hours of supervised driving in the first 6 months, including at least 10 hours at night.

Question 6

What must a Delaware Level 1 Permit holder's supervising adult meet?

Accepted Answer

At least 25, licensed 5+ years, in the front seat — A Delaware Level 1 Permit holder's supervising adult must be at least 25 years old, licensed for at least 5 years, and seated in the front seat.

Question 7

How long must a Delaware teen hold the Level 1 Permit before driving unsupervised?

Accepted Answer

6 months — A Delaware teen must hold the Level 1 Permit for at least 6 months before driving unsupervised.

Question 8

What hours can a Delaware teen drive unsupervised, once eligible?

Accepted Answer

6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with school/work/emergency exceptions — Once eligible, a Delaware teen can drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exceptions for school, work, church, or an emergency.

Question 9

What passenger restriction applies during the first 12 months of a Delaware Level 1 Permit?

Accepted Answer

One non-family passenger, with the supervisor present — During the first 12 months of a Delaware Level 1 Permit, only one non-family passenger is allowed, with the supervising adult present.

Question 10

Does the passenger restriction change once a Delaware teen begins driving unsupervised?

Accepted Answer

No — still only one non-family passenger is allowed — Even after a Delaware teen begins driving unsupervised, only one non-family passenger is still allowed.

Question 11

Can a Delaware Level 1 Permit holder use a cell phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

No — it's banned entirely for a Level 1 Permit holder — A Delaware Level 1 Permit holder may not use a cell phone at all while driving.

Question 12

What BAC threshold triggers Delaware's zero-tolerance law for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02% or higher — Delaware's zero-tolerance law treats a BAC of 0.02% or higher as a violation for a driver under 21.

Question 13

What is the standard BAC threshold for a Delaware driver 21 or older?

Accepted Answer

0.08% — The standard BAC threshold for a Delaware driver 21 or older is 0.08%.

Question 14

Which agency issues Delaware driver's licenses?

Accepted Answer

The Division of Motor Vehicles, under DelDOT — Delaware driver's licenses are issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, part of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).

Question 15

What is Delaware's official knowledge-test study resource called?

Accepted Answer

The Delaware Driver's Manual — Delaware's official study resource is the Delaware Driver's Manual.

Question 16

Without signs or signals, who has the right-of-way at a Delaware intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle approaching from the right — At an uncontrolled intersection, a Delaware driver yields to the vehicle approaching from the right.

Question 17

What following distance should a Delaware driver keep in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap — A 3-second following gap in good conditions gives a Delaware driver enough time to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 18

What does a double solid yellow line mean for passing in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction — A double solid yellow line prohibits passing for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Question 19

What must Delaware drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing — Delaware requires traffic in both directions on an undivided road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, and to remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 20

What should a Delaware driver do at a railroad crossing with no gates or lights?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look both ways, and listen before crossing — Even without gates or warning lights, a driver should slow down, look both directions, and listen for an approaching train before crossing.

Question 21

When are headlights generally required in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise — Delaware generally requires headlights starting a half hour after sunset through a half hour before sunrise, along with any time visibility is poor.

Question 22

What does Delaware's basic speed law require regardless of the posted limit?

Accepted Answer

A safe speed for current conditions, even if that's below the posted limit — Delaware's basic speed law requires a safe speed for current conditions, which can mean driving below the posted limit even when it's technically legal to go faster.

Question 23

What documentation must a Delaware applicant younger than 18 provide when applying for a permit?

Accepted Answer

A birth certificate plus a parent or guardian signature — A Delaware applicant younger than 18 must provide a birth certificate or equivalent document along with a parent or legal guardian's signature.

Question 24

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution; no full stop is required — A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution, unlike a flashing red, which requires a full stop.

Question 25

What is the abbreviation for Delaware's transportation department that oversees the DMV?

Accepted Answer

DelDOT — DelDOT — the Delaware Department of Transportation — is the parent agency that oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles.

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