Delaware DMV Practice Test 2026: Class D knowledge test
Free Delaware DMV practice test: official facts from Delaware DMV, questions written from the official Delaware Driver Manual.
- 32 questions
- 26 of 32 pass mark
- $50 fee, Class D license
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Delaware DMV
| Official exam name | Class D knowledge test (learner's permit)given at the DMV or through a Delaware driver education course |
|---|---|
| Run by | Delaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (Delaware DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 32 |
| Breakdown | Highway sign and signal test and rules of the road testQuestion counts not published |
| Pass mark | 26 of 32 |
| Time limit | None published by Delaware DMV |
| Fee | $50 — Class D license fee (8-year license), which includes the learner's permitClass D license fee $50 (8-year license), which includes the learner's permit: manual (July 2026) 'The applicant must pay a $50.00 Class D license fee for an 8-year license and pass an eye screen at the time of application.'; DMV fee guide data 'Class D (8yr)' '$50.00' and 'Driver's license fees also include the costs of learner's permits (motorcycle, class D &CDL) that precede the issuance of the licenses.' No separate knowledge-test fee is published. The GDL web page and the Under 18 FAQ still say 'a $40.00 class D license fee' (older figure). Adults: 'Payment is due upon application, and you must pass all exams within twelve months.' |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | Delaware DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Delaware Class D knowledge test (learner's permit) has 32 questions; you need 26 of 32 to pass, per Delaware DMV; questions come from the official Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026).
Source: Delaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (Delaware DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | GDL Level One Learner's Permit (manual July 2026 and GDL page): 'Must be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old – OR – on an active IEP who is at least 16 years old and less than 22 years old'; 'Must present a Delaware Driver Education Certificate (Blue/White Certificate) as proof that you passed a certified Delaware Driver Education Course'; 'documentation proving the applicant's identity, legal presence, social security number, if eligible, and two proofs of Delaware residency' (residency waived if the sponsor is a licensed Delaware driver at the same address); 'All GDL program applications must be signed by a sponsor' in the presence of a Division licensing employee; eye screen (minimum vision 20/40). Under 18 without an approved driver education course cannot be licensed. 18+: GDL optional; 'If opting out of the GDL program requirements, no sponsor is needed and an eye, knowledge, and road skills exam will be required at DMV.' 'You must apply in person at one of the offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles in Wilmington, New Castle, Dover, or Georgetown.' |
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| Retake | No knowledge-test retake waiting period published on the DMV pages or in the July 2026 manual. After passing, adults wait before the road test: 'a minimum of 10 days' (Apply for License page) or 'at least 30 days after the knowledge exam is passed' (manual July 2026). |
| Attempts | No attempt limit published. Adults: 'you must pass all exams within twelve months'; the learner's permit is valid 12 months, and if the road exam is not passed within that period 'you are required to reapply for the learner's permit and complete all required testing'. |
| Languages | No list of test languages published. Manual (July 2026): 'Audio tests (with headphones) are available upon request.' Applicants with a disability needing an accommodation should 'call and make an appointment prior to coming to a DMV site'. The DMV sample exam is offered as 'General Driver Knowledge in English', 'in Spanish' and 'in Haitian' plus 'Traffic Sign Identification'. Driver manuals are published in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean and Spanish. General requirements: a license is refused if 'You do not understand road signs in English.' |
| Road signs | US highway signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Delaware Driver Manual; the Highway Sign and Signal Test asks you to 'identify certain highway signs only by their shape, color, or the symbols appearing on them'. The law bars licensing anyone who does 'not understand road signs in English'. |
| Handbook | Delaware Driver Manual — July 2026 (printed on the cover and first page; PDF created 3 June 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Delaware road signs test
US highway signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Delaware Driver Manual; the Highway Sign and Signal Test asks you to 'identify certain highway signs only by their shape, color, or the symbols appearing on them'. The law bars licensing anyone who does 'not understand road signs in English'. Practice them in the free Delaware road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Delaware Class D knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Delaware permit test?
The Delaware Class D knowledge test has 32 questions, per Delaware DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Delaware permit test?
You need 26 of 32 to pass, per Delaware DMV.
Is the Delaware permit test hard?
You need 26 of 32 (81%) to pass, so in the official 32-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Delaware permit test cost?
$50 — Class D license fee (8-year license), which includes the learner's permit, per Delaware DMV.
Is there a free Delaware DMV practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Delaware Class D knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 32 questions and the official pass mark of 26 of 32 (81%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Class D knowledge test questions come from the official Delaware Driver Manual. Read the Delaware Driver Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Delaware Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (Delaware DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Delaware DMV.