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State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Delaware DMV Practice Test 2025

Blend coastal evacuation know-how, I-95 commuter etiquette, and Delaware-specific laws so the 30-question DMV exam feels routine.

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Studying the handbook helps — but consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel familiar and easier to handle.

Questions
30
Passing score
80% (24 correct)
Time limit
30 min
Agency
DMV

State exam briefing

Why Delaware’s 2025 permit exam wants cross-state awareness

Delaware drivers juggle I-95 congestion, Rehoboth tourist traffic, and hurricane-ready evacuation routes. The DMV updated its manual to spotlight toll plazas, ferry access, and bike-friendly shore towns. Structure your study nights into three quick sessions: weekday commuter challenges (NCC toll gantries, merge etiquette near the DE/PA line), beach corridor readiness (Route 1 evacuation contraflow, Lewes Ferry staging, seasonal speed zones), and small-town share-the-road rules (cyclist passing, low-speed golf cart communities, narrow historic streets). Each app explanation cites Delaware Code so you know the law behind your answer. End every session by comparing Graduated Driver License curfews with cellphone bans—blended prompts like that match Delaware’s 2025 exam style.

Key checkpoints before you visit the Delaware DMV

  • The knowledge exam contains 30 questions—earn at least 24 correct for an 80% passing score.
  • Expect prompts about I-95 toll plazas and EZPass lanes; know speed reductions, lane markings, and how to merge from the cash lanes safely.
  • Coastal evacuation scenarios highlight contraflow procedures on DE-1 and signage leading to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
  • Small-town questions cover pedestrian-heavy historic districts in New Castle and Lewes—memorize right-of-way and double-parking rules.
  • Delaware emphasizes impaired driving penalties and learner permit supervision requirements—review the penalties table and zero tolerance rules.
Minimum age
Instruction permits are available at 16 once you finish driver education and secure a sponsor to sign your application.
Permit fees
$40 learner permit fee due after you pass the exam.

$10 per retake (waived if a supervisor requests the retest).

$40 road test fee collected when you schedule the driving exam.

Delaware DMV accepts cash, card, check, and money order. Online scheduling requires card payment to hold your slot.

Retest rules
You may retake the exam the next business day. Two failed attempts within 90 days prompt the DMV to recommend additional study before booking another slot.

Local statutes to flag

  • 21 Del. C. §4176A – Delaware’s Move Over law for emergency and service vehicles.
  • 21 Del. C. §4176C – Prohibition on handheld devices for drivers with learner permits.
  • 21 Del. C. §2733 – Graduated Driver License restrictions for Level One learners.

Weather cues Delaware exam writers highlight

Hurricane season can reverse DE-1 lanes—know contraflow signage and when to follow evacuation orders. Summer thunderstorms flood coastal causeways; expect reminders not to drive through water. Winter storms glaze Wilmington bridge decks, so memorize reduced-speed braking tactics for elevated surfaces.

Imagine your Dover DMV test on a humid summer morning

You arrive early, sponsor beside you, documents in a waterproof folder. After the vision screen, the examiner seats you at a kiosk. The first question covers Route 1 contraflow—you recall the evacuation chart from last night. Later, a toll-lane merge prompt appears; you picture the Newark toll plaza, pick the safe approach, and finish the exam with time to spare.

Regional practice ideas

Keep practicing across mid-Atlantic roads

Keep momentum by comparing how nearby agencies phrase questions, documentation, and retest timelines.

Maryland MVA Permit Strategy 2025

Maryland adds Beltway congestion, Safe Passing laws, and Bay Bridge crosswinds—perfect neighbors to compare.

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New Jersey MVC Practice Test 2025

Jersey’s jughandles and Turnpike tolls sharpen your big-city readiness before going north.

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Pennsylvania PennDOT Practice Test 2025

Pennsylvania emphasizes steep grades, Amish buggies, and snow emergencies for winter road trips.

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Connecticut DMV Practice Test 2025

Connecticut focuses on Merritt Parkway low bridges, Metro-North crossings, and suburban deer hazards.

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State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Guided practice for Delaware streaks, simulations & reminders that keep you exam-ready

Short, focused drills + full exam runs. Track progress weekly so the real test feels familiar and manageable.

  • Adaptive study reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Readiness score
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Consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel easier. Individual outcomes vary.

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State-specific question bank

Curated practice from the latest Delaware handbook — no generic filler.

  • Focused on Delaware laws & tricky edge cases
  • Explanations reference the official handbook
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Realistic timing & scoring

Simulators mirror the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles interface so exam day feels familiar.

  • Same pacing, limits, and scoring rules
  • Readiness score shows when you’re truly ready

How it works

A simple path from practice to permit

Three focused steps designed for Delaware. Study what matters, rehearse the real pacing, and go in calm.

  1. 1

    Study what matters

    Run a quick diagnostic; the app surfaces Delaware-specific weak spots and builds your plan.

    • Targeted drills from the latest Delaware handbook
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    Simulate the real test

    Timed exams mirror Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles pacing and scoring; review each explanation right after.

    • Same limits, same rules, familiar interface
  3. 3

    Pass with confidence

    Track your readiness score and book when you’re consistently strong across topics.

    • Clear next steps and gentle reminders
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Practice tools

Train the way you’ll be tested

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Road Signs Trainer

Master regulatory, warning, and guide signs with visuals built for Delaware. The app resurfaces tricky signs until they’re instinctive.

  • Image-first drills with memory hooks
  • Mix-and-match quizzes to mimic exam variety
  • Confidence score at a glance
Practice signs in iOS app
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Exam Simulator

Full-length tests mirror the official interface: same timer, same scoring, and real-time feedback so exam day feels like rehearsal.

  • Timed runs based on the latest 2025 handbook
  • Review mode with handbook references after each session
  • Readiness score tells you when to book
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Frequently asked questions

Need-to-know answers

Delaware permit FAQ (2025)

Quick answers to the questions Delaware learners search most before exam day.

  1. Can I take the Delaware permit exam online?

  2. Do I need a sponsor to test?

  3. What if I’m late to my appointment?

  4. How long is my learner permit valid?

  5. Does Delaware offer interpreter services?

  6. Can I drive immediately after passing?