Delaware Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: 16

The GDL Level One Learner’s Permit requires the applicant to be at least 16 and under 18 (or under 22 on an active IEP).

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: No, it is optional

GDL participation is optional at 18 or older; those who opt out take the eye, knowledge and road exams at DMV with no sponsor.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: The sponsor who signed the application

All GDL applications must be signed by a sponsor, who is jointly liable for damages resulting from the applicant’s negligence.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: 25 years old, licensed at least 5 years

The supervisor must be a properly licensed parent, guardian or driver approved by the sponsor, at least 25 and licensed (Class D) for at least 5 years.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night

The sponsor certifies that the permit holder has driven 50 hours, 10 of which include night-time driving.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: Never; supervision is required at all times

For the first six months after issuance, the permit holder must be supervised at all times.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

After the first six months the permit holder may drive unsupervised between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: Directly to or from work

Exceptions allow unsupervised travel directly to and from church activities, work, and school activities on school property.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: One other passenger

No passengers other than an adult supervisor and one other passenger, except immediate family when the supervisor is present.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: A two-month suspension

Violating Level One restrictions counts as driving without a license: two-month suspension first offense, four months after.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: After a full 12 months of valid driving authority

The permit automatically converts to a Class D license once the holder completes a full 12 months of valid driving authority.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: No; all phone use is prohibited

All cell phone or electronic device use, including hands-free, is prohibited for drivers with a GDL.

Source: Section Two – Graduated Driver License

Correct answer: At least 30 days

You must take a road exam, but not until at least 30 days after the knowledge exam is passed.

Source: Section Two – First Time Applicants Over Age 18

Correct answer: Twelve months

Payment is due on application and you must pass all exams within twelve months.

Source: Section Two – First Time Applicants Over Age 18

Correct answer: 21

While learning you must be accompanied by a licensed driver qualified for the vehicle class and at least 21 years old.

Source: Section Two – First Time Applicants Over Age 18