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Car learner knowledge exam

Class D knowledge examination

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Important test rules

  • Under-18 GDL eligibility requires approved driver education. Adults may test through DMV; no verified separate numerical age-based format.
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  • UNRESOLVED: current FAQ states 30 questions and 24 correct; written-test page states actual Class D examination has 32 questions and 26 correct. Exact active format and derived mistakes are deliberately null.
  • The handbook discusses signs/signals and road rules but does not resolve the conflicting counts.
  • Sample-exam language choices do not establish the actual test-language list.
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Question 1 of 10Instruction permits
  1. 1. A 15-year-old has completed driver education and wants a Delaware Level One Learner's Permit. What must still happen before meeting the minimum age requirement?
  2. 2. A 16-year-old is applying for a Level One permit after driver education. What evidence of that training does DMV require?
  3. 3. A teen has held a Level One permit for four months and wants to make a short daytime trip alone. What is allowed?
  4. 4. Which sponsor-approved licensed adult meets the age and experience requirements to supervise a Level One permit holder?
  5. 5. Before the supervised first stage is completed, what driving practice must the sponsor certify?
  6. 6. A qualified Level One driver is in the second six months and plans a social outing with no nighttime exception. What is the ordinary unsupervised driving window?
  7. 7. A Level One driver in the second six months is driving without a supervisor. How many other passengers may ordinarily ride?
  8. 8. A Level One driver wants to carry several immediate-family members during the first year. Which condition is necessary for the family passenger exception?
  9. 9. A GDL driver wants to make a routine hands-free call while driving. What does Delaware require?
  10. 10. The sponsor withdraws the endorsement for a 17-year-old's driving privileges. What does the driver need to understand?

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Use this Delaware permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are licensing & laws, hazards, weather & emergencies and alcohol, drugs & distraction; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.

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How old must I be for Delaware's Level One learner's permit?

Delaware's Level One permit generally serves applicants ages 16 and 17. It also covers eligible students ages 16 through 21 with an active Individualized Education Program. Applicants age 18 or older may choose DMV testing instead of the graduated-licensing program.

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How does a Delaware teen qualify for a Level One permit?

A teen normally needs a Delaware Driver Education Certificate showing completion of an approved course. The application also requires a sponsor's signature, acceptable identity and residency documents, the license fee and an eye screening. Out-of-state driver education needs Delaware Department of Education approval.

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What practice is required during Delaware's first six permit months?

During the first six months of a Level One permit, the teen must be supervised whenever driving. The sponsor must certify 50 driving hours, including 10 at night, and submit that certification to the Department of Education after those six months of valid driving authority.

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Delaware permit test: frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Delaware?

The minimum age for a Delaware learner's permit is 16, according to Delaware DMV.

  • Source: delcode.delaware.gov
How many supervised driving hours does Delaware require?

Delaware teens must complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before the next license stage.

  • Source: delcode.delaware.gov
How does a Delaware teen qualify for a Level One permit?

A teen normally needs a Delaware Driver Education Certificate showing completion of an approved course. The application also requires a sponsor's signature, acceptable identity and residency documents, the license fee and an eye screening. Out-of-state driver education needs Delaware Department of Education approval.

  • Source: dmv.de.gov
What practice is required during Delaware's first six permit months?

During the first six months of a Level One permit, the teen must be supervised whenever driving. The sponsor must certify 50 driving hours, including 10 at night, and submit that certification to the Department of Education after those six months of valid driving authority.

  • Source: dmv.de.gov

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