Delaware

Delaware Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learning Permit 16 years old, but less than 18. Instruction permit holding Period1 year (during the first 6 months, you must drive supervised) Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours, including 10 at night Minimum Age for Driver License17 years old. Road Test Yes-administered by parent or guardian Unsupervised driving rulesWith a learner's permit, the first 6 months you must drive with a licensed driver/supervisor. During the second 6 months, you may drive unsupervised between 6am and 10pm. Passenger rules With a learner's permit, you may drive with only 1 passenger (other than the driving supervisor) OtherAfter completing the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education, a student who is at lease 15 yrs and 10 months may apply for a Driver Education Learner Permit. This allows the student to drive while supervised. Upon successful completion of driver education and both the road and written tests, the student receives a Level 1 Permit. For six months, driving is allowed only when supervised. During this time, only 2 passengers are allowed in addition to the supervising driver. After six months, the Level 1 Permit is the equivalent of an intermediate driver license. Driver License applicants younger than age 18 must have held a Level 1 Permit for at least 12 months. Driver education is required for all license applicants under 18.

How To Get Your

Delaware License Step-by-Step:


Obtain driver education certificate


Practice for the written learner permit exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


After 12 months apply for driver license


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