Delaware permit test: graduated licensing, points and suspensions
GDL learner's permit levels and restrictions, the temporary instruction permit, revocations, suspensions, the point system and the problem driver program. 30 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key graduated licensing, points and suspensions rulesShow the rules
- Applicants must show a Delaware Driver Education Certificate as proof they passed a certified Delaware driver education course. (p. 28, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A Level One Learner's Permit requires you to be at least 16 and under 18 (or up to 22 with an active IEP). (p. 28, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- For the first six months after the permit is issued, the permit holder must be supervised at all times. (p. 29, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The sponsor must certify that the permit holder drove 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. (p. 29, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A Level One permit holder may not drive while using a cell phone, texting device or similar electronic device. (p. 29, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Adult learners must be accompanied by a licensed driver qualified for that vehicle class who is at least 21 years old. (p. 30, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- New residents from other states must apply for a Delaware driver's license within 60 days of becoming a resident. (p. 31, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- At 8 calculated points DMV sends an advisory letter. (p. 47, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Driving 25 mph over brings a one-month suspension, growing by a month for each further 5 mph. (p. 48, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Aggressive driving offenders must complete a behavioral modification/attitudinal-driving course within 90 days after the conviction. (p. 49, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample graduated licensing, points and suspensions questions
1.What is the difference between a license suspension and a revocation in Delaware?
- ASuspension is temporary; revocation cancels it
- BThey mean the same thing
- CSuspension applies only to permits
- DRevocation is temporary; suspension cancels it
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✓ A. Suspension is temporary; revocation cancels it
A suspension is a temporary removal of your driving privilege. A revocation is a cancellation of your driving privilege.
2.A driver is convicted of going 52 mph over the posted limit. What licensing action follows?
- AA warning letter only
- BA one-month suspension
- CTwo points, no suspension
- DA one-year suspension
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✓ D. A one-year suspension
Driving 50 mph or more over the posted limit, or 100 mph on a highway, brings a one-year suspension. A behavior modification course is also needed for reinstatement.
3.You are convicted of driving 27 mph over the posted limit. What choice does Delaware give you?
- ANone; a 1-year suspension is mandatory
- BNone; a 6-month suspension is mandatory
- CTake the behavior course instead of suspension
- DPay a double fine instead of suspension
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✓ C. Take the behavior course instead of suspension
Driving 25 mph over brings a one-month suspension, but at 25 to 29 mph over the driver may attend the behavior modification course instead. From 30 mph over, the suspension is mandatory.
4.Which of these leads to a mandatory license revocation in Delaware?
- AThree reckless driving convictions in 12 months
- BRenewing your vehicle registration late
- CTwo parking tickets within the same year
- DOne ticket for going 5 mph over the limit
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✓ A. Three reckless driving convictions in 12 months
Mandatory revocations include DUI, hit-and-run with injury, fleeing police, and three reckless driving convictions within 12 consecutive months.