Test Format

30

Total questions

80%

Passing score

24/30

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	16
License age	16 years 6 months (with training) / 18 (without)
Permit fee	$25
License fee	$40
Permit holding period	6 months minimum (under 18)
Supervised hours	50 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Delaware-specific

School-bus stop violations carry $100–$300 fines plus mandatory court appearance.

💡 Pro tip

Practice merging on I-95 — high-speed merging is heavily tested.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. In Delaware, the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a first offense includes:

   Answer: A $100–$300 fine plus a mandatory court appearance.

   Delaware has one of the strictest school-bus violation frameworks in the US. Passing a stopped bus with flashing red lights is a fine of $100–$300 for a first offense with mandatory court appearance. ...

2. 2. What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

   Answer: Do not pass other vehicles here

   A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

3. 3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

4. 4. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: Your lane will end ahead

   A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes