In Delaware, during the first 12 months of driving authority, a GDL permit holder may carry:

The adult supervisor and one other passenger

In Delaware, when may you renew your driver license?

Any time in the 180 days before it expires

In Delaware, during the first six months a GDL permit holder:

Must be supervised at all times

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License rules

In Delaware, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:
1. 15 days
2. 20 days
3. 30 days
4. 60 days
Answer: C. Delaware: report an address change within 30 days.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Licensingyou have 30 days to notify both the Vehicle Registration and Driver License Sections
In Delaware, after the first six months, a GDL permit holder may not drive unsupervised starting at what time at night?
1. 9 p.m.
2. 10 p.m.
3. 11 p.m.
4. Midnight
Answer: B. Delaware: after the first six months, the permit holder may drive unsupervised only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver LicenseThe permit holder may drive unsupervised between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In Delaware, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?
1. 10 hours
2. 20 hours
3. 30 hours
4. 40 hours
Answer: A. Delaware: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver Licensedriven for 50 hours; 10 of which includes night-time driving
In Delaware, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?
1. 15½ years old
2. 16 years old
3. 16½ years old
4. 17 years old
Answer: B. Delaware: you can apply for a learner's permit at 16 years old.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver LicenseMust be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old
In Delaware, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?
1. 6 months
2. 9 months
3. 12 months
4. 18 months
Answer: C. Delaware: hold the permit at least 12 months before the road test.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver Licenseonce the permit holder has completed a full 12 months of valid driving authority
In Delaware, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:
1. 6 years
2. 8 years
3. 10 years
4. 12 years
Answer: B. Delaware: a standard license is usually valid for 8 years.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Licensing
In Delaware, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?
1. 40 hours
2. 50 hours
3. 60 hours
4. 65 hours
Answer: B. Delaware: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver Licensedriven for 50 hours; 10 of which includes night-time driving
In Delaware, during the first 12 months of driving authority, a GDL permit holder may carry:
1. The adult supervisor and one other passenger
2. Any number of passengers
3. Only family members
4. No one at all
Answer: A. First 12 months: no passengers other than the adult supervisor and one other passenger.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver LicenseNo passengers other than the adult supervisor and one other passenger
In Delaware, when may you renew your driver license?
1. Only on your birthday
2. Only after it expires
3. Any time in the 180 days before it expires
4. Up to 2 years early
Answer: C. You may renew any time during the 180-day period before expiration; licenses are issued for eight years.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), LicensingYou may renew at any time during the 180-day (six months) period prior to the expiration
In Delaware, a GDL permit holder may use a cell phone or texting device while driving:
1. Hands-free only
2. At red lights
3. Under 25 mph
4. Not at all
Answer: D. GDL permit holders may not drive while using a cell phone or text messaging device.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver Licenseshall not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, text messaging device
In Delaware, after six months a GDL permit holder may drive unsupervised between:
1. 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
2. 5:00 a.m. and midnight
3. 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
4. Any time
Answer: A. After the first six months: unsupervised driving only from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver LicenseThe permit holder may drive unsupervised between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In Delaware, during the first six months a GDL permit holder:
1. May drive alone in daytime
2. May drive alone on weekends
3. Must be supervised at all times
4. Need not be supervised
Answer: C. The first six months: supervised at all times.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver LicenseThe permit holder must be supervised at all times.
In Delaware, a first violation of the GDL permit restrictions is treated as driving without a license and brings a suspension of:
1. One week
2. One year
3. Six months
4. Two months
Answer: D. It is treated as driving without a license: a two-month suspension for the first offense.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Graduated Driver License
In Delaware, a first-time applicant over 18 may take the road test no sooner than how long after passing the knowledge exam?
1. 10 days
2. 30 days
3. 6 months
4. 1 year
Answer: B. At least 30 days after passing the knowledge exam; the supervisor must be at least 21.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Requirements for First-Time Applicants Over Age 18not until at least 30 days after the knowledge exam is passed.
In Delaware, a newly endorsed motorcyclist must wear a helmet and eye protection for the first:
1. 2 years
2. 6 months
3. 5 years
4. 30 days
Answer: A. A helmet and eye protection are required for the first 2 years.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Motorcycle Endorsementis required by law to wear a helmet and eye protection for the first 2 years
In Delaware, a motorcycle learner permit holder may NOT ride:
1. On weekdays
2. In town
3. Between sunset and sunrise
4. Without a passenger
Answer: C. Operating a motorcycle between sunset and sunrise is prohibited for permit holders.

Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Motorcycle Learner PermitOperating a motorcycle between sunset and sunrise is prohibited.

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License rules

In Delaware, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

In Delaware, after the first six months, a GDL permit holder may not drive unsupervised starting at what time at night?

In Delaware, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

In Delaware, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

In Delaware, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

In Delaware, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

In Delaware, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

In Delaware, during the first 12 months of driving authority, a GDL permit holder may carry:

In Delaware, when may you renew your driver license?

In Delaware, a GDL permit holder may use a cell phone or texting device while driving:

In Delaware, after six months a GDL permit holder may drive unsupervised between:

In Delaware, during the first six months a GDL permit holder:

In Delaware, a first violation of the GDL permit restrictions is treated as driving without a license and brings a suspension of:

In Delaware, a first-time applicant over 18 may take the road test no sooner than how long after passing the knowledge exam?

In Delaware, a newly endorsed motorcyclist must wear a helmet and eye protection for the first:

In Delaware, a motorcycle learner permit holder may NOT ride:

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