Delaware teens get their Level 1 learner's permit through driver education: the written test and the road test are given by the driver education instructor.
The test
- A written test on Delaware traffic laws, road signs and safe driving, from the Delaware Driver Manual, given in your driver education course.
- The free Delaware mock tests on PassDriveTest use 30 questions at 80%. Ask your instructor about the current format.
A study plan that works
- Read the Delaware Driver Manual (free on dmv.de.gov).
- Learn the signs on the Delaware road signs tab.
- Take full mock tests and review every wrong answer.
- Aim for 90% or more on several different mock tests.
Level 1 permit rules
- Age 16 to 18, after an approved driver education course and its written and road tests, with a sponsor signing the application.
- First six months: supervised at all times. The sponsor certifies 50 hours of practice, 10 at night.
- After that, limits on night-time driving and passengers apply.
- The permit converts to a Class D license after a full 12 months of valid driving authority (suspension time does not count).
- Zero tolerance: a BAC of 0.02 or more is an offence for drivers under 21.
Take a free Delaware mock test to see where you stand.
Checked against official sources on 17 October 2026.