Delaware Driver Handbook
This manual is published by DE DMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by DE DMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the DE DMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Delaware
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the DE DMV knowledge test.
30
80%
$40
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Delaware Test
Proof of identity and age, lawful U.S. status, Delaware address, and Social Security Number. Under-18 applicants need parent/guardian signature and completion of driver education.
Delaware-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Delaware that DE DMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel GDL Level 1 holders (16-17) cannot drive 10pm-6am for the first 6 months
- gavel No cell phone use for drivers under 18 or holders of a learner's permit
- gavel Move Over Law: must move over or slow down for stopped emergency, tow, and utility vehicles
- gavel Delaware requires headlights on when windshield wipers are in use
- gavel Level 1 permit holders limited to one non-family passenger during the first 6 months
After You Pass: Delaware License Renewal
8 years
$50
Up to 180 days (6 months) before expiration
More Delaware Driving Resources
Delaware Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Delaware driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. DE DMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does DE DMV require when I show up for the test?
Proof of identity and age, lawful U.S. status, Delaware address, and Social Security Number. Under-18 applicants need parent/guardian signature and completion of driver education.
How is the Delaware knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer-based; 30 questions on the Class D knowledge test, 80% to pass (24 of 30).
Do I have to read the whole Delaware handbook to pass the test?
The DE DMV test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Delaware handbook version?
DE DMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Delaware test after reading the handbook?
At any DE DMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/de finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Delaware driver handbook free to download?
Yes. DE DMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Delaware handbook on my phone?
Yes. The DE DMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.