DE DMV Driver's License Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the nighttime driving restriction for a Delaware provisional (Level 2) license holder during the first 6 months?
- No driving after 10 PM
- No driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
- No driving between midnight and 6 AM (Correct answer)
- No driving after 9 PM
Correct answer: No driving between midnight and 6 AM
During the first 6 months of the provisional license stage, drivers may not operate a vehicle between midnight and 6 AM.
Question 2: How many non-family passengers under 18 may a Delaware provisional license holder carry during the first 6 months?
- None
- One (Correct answer)
- Two
- Three
Correct answer: One
For the first 6 months of the provisional stage, license holders may not carry more than one non-family passenger under 18.
Question 3: Which of the following cell phone uses is prohibited for ALL Delaware drivers, including adults?
- Using a hands-free device
- Texting while driving (Correct answer)
- Using GPS navigation apps
- Answering calls through the car's Bluetooth system
Correct answer: Texting while driving
Delaware law prohibits texting while driving for all drivers, as it is considered a dangerous form of distracted driving.
Question 4: If a learner's permit holder turns 18 before completing the 6-month waiting period, what happens under Delaware's GDL rules?
- They must still wait until 6 months have passed (Correct answer)
- They automatically qualify for a full license
- They can skip directly to the provisional stage
- They must restart the permit period
Correct answer: They must still wait until 6 months have passed
Even after turning 18, the permit holder must still complete the required 6-month holding period and supervised driving hours before taking the skills test.
Question 5: What is required for a Delaware REAL ID-compliant driver's license?
- Only a valid passport
- Proof of identity, SSN, and two proofs of Delaware residency (Correct answer)
- Just a birth certificate and utility bill
- Only a Social Security card
Correct answer: Proof of identity, SSN, and two proofs of Delaware residency
A REAL ID requires applicants to present acceptable proof of legal name and date of birth, Social Security Number, and two documents showing Delaware residency.
Question 6: Which Delaware license class covers operation of standard passenger cars and light-duty trucks (under 26,001 lbs GVWR)?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Class D
Class D is the standard non-commercial driver's license for operating everyday passenger vehicles and light trucks in Delaware.
Question 7: How long must a Delaware provisional license holder maintain a violation-free record before qualifying for a full license?
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 9 months
- 12 months
Correct answer: 6 months
A provisional license holder must go 6 months without any traffic violations or license suspensions before upgrading to a full unrestricted license.
What is the nighttime driving restriction for a Delaware provisional (Level 2) license holder during the first 6 months?