DE DMV Driver's License Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

Delaware law requires applicants to be at least 16 years old to obtain a learner's permit.

Question 2

How long must a Delaware learner's permit holder practice before taking the road skills test?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Delaware requires permit holders to hold the learner's permit for a minimum of 6 months before being eligible for the road skills test.

Question 3

How many total hours of supervised driving practice must a Delaware GDL applicant complete before upgrading to a provisional license?

Accepted Answer

50 hours

Answer

Delaware's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night.

Question 4

What vision standard must a Delaware driver's license applicant meet?

Accepted Answer

20/40 in the better eye

Answer

Delaware requires applicants to have at least 20/40 vision in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Question 5

At what age can a Delaware driver obtain a full, unrestricted Class D driver's license through the GDL program?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

After holding a provisional license for at least 6 months without violations, a driver aged 17 or older qualifies for a full Class D license.

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