Delaware supervised driving: 50 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Delaware parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Delaware actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Delaware driver handbook.

The Delaware graduated licensing path

  1. Level 1 Learner Permit — from age 16
  2. Level 1 (months 7-12) — from age 16.5
  3. Class D License — from age 17

Delaware laws your teen will be tested on

Delaware Seat Belt Law

Delaware law requires every motor vehicle occupant to wear a seat belt. An officer may stop a vehicle after seeing an occupant who is unrestrained or improperly restrained.

Delaware Speed Limits

Delaware’s listed limits are: school zones, 20 miles per hour; business and residential districts, 25 miles per hour; two-lane roads, 50 miles per hour; divided roads and roads having four or more lanes, 55 miles per hour; controlled access highways, 55 miles per hour; and Route 1 and interstate 495, 65 miles per hour. Never exceed the posted limit, and drive slower when conditions make that speed unsafe.

Delaware DUI & Distracted Driving

In Delaware, a BAC of .08 or greater is conclusive evidence of DUI, though a driver may be charged below .08; drivers under 21 years of age face license revocation at .02 BAC. Taking your eyes off the road at 55 mph for 3-4 seconds means traveling an entire football field without watching the road.

Delaware Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren or flashing emergency lights, yield, pull to the right-hand edge or curb, and remain clear of intersections until it passes unless a police officer directs otherwise. When approaching a stationary emergency, DelDOT, tow, or warning-signal vehicle, proceed cautiously and change lanes when possible; otherwise, reduce to a safe speed.

Delaware Right-of-Way Rules

Yield to pedestrians, to oncoming vehicles when turning left, and to traffic already in a circle or on the main road. At a 4-way stop, the first driver to arrive goes first; if vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the right goes first.

A real Delaware practice question

What driving restriction may be granted if your vision is between 20/40 and 20/50?

A daylight-only driving restriction may be granted when a driver's vision is between 20/40 and 20/50.

Delaware driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Delaware require?
Delaware requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night.
Does Delaware require night driving hours?
Yes — 10 of the supervised hours must be at night. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 12 a.m.–6 a.m. local time. Check Delaware's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Delaware?
A Delaware learner's permit can be issued starting at age 16.
How many questions are on the Delaware written test?
The Delaware knowledge exam has 32 questions; you need 26 correct (81%) to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Delaware practice questions?
Yes — 2 practice questions written from the official Delaware driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward Delaware's supervised-practice requirement.
Is the Delaware driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Delaware licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.

Start logging Delaware hours today

Create your free account · Compare plans

All state requirements · Connecticut requirements · District of Columbia requirements · Florida requirements