Delaware Permit Test Passing Score: How Many Questions You Must Get Right

You must answer 24 out of 30 questions correctly to pass the Delaware permit test.

What is the passing score for the Delaware permit test?

You must answer 24 out of 30 questions correctly to pass the Delaware permit test. This is a passing score of 80%. Your margin for error is 6 questions, miss 7 or more and you fail.

There is no difference by test type. The 32-question, 81% passing threshold applies to all Class D learner's permit knowledge tests at every Delaware DMV location.

Scoring Details and Near-Pass Examples

Real examples of near-passes:

• A teen in Dover who missed 7 questions by confusing similar road signs, scoring 78%.
• An adult in Wilmington who answered 25 correctly but got three questions wrong on Delaware-specific point system fines.
• A first-time tester in Georgetown who scored 75% by rushing and misreading multiple right-of-way scenarios.

Vision screening is required for all applicants before the knowledge test. Complete it before booking, everyone passes it before the exam. Verify residency proofs dated within 60 days on dmv.de.gov.

Do I have to pass the road-sign portion separately in Delaware?

Delaware requires applicants to pass the highway warning and directional sign portion. DMV material does not publish a separate numeric sign-question threshold here, so do not assume a strong overall score makes up for failing the required sign portion.

Is the passing score different if I take the Delaware permit test in Spanish or another language? No. Choosing another available test language does not lower or raise the passing requirement.

Can Delaware DMV round up a near-passing permit-test score? No. You need to reach the required number of correct answers; a score just below the threshold is still a failing result.

Is the passing score the same at every Delaware DMV location? Yes. The scoring standard is statewide and does not change by DMV office.

Teen Level One vs. Adult Class D Testing Paths

Testing prerequisites differ by age. Teen Level One applicants use the GDL/driver-education path, while adult Class D applicants follow the DMV learner-permit testing path. For the complete identity, residency, sponsor, and driver-education checklist, use the dedicated Required Documents and Application Process guides.

What Happens After You Pass or Fail the Permit Test?

If you do not pass the knowledge test, use the separate Failed & Retakes guide for the current waiting period and retest process.

After passing, adult Class D learner-permit holders must wait at least 10 days before the road skills exam. Teen Level One permit holders follow Delaware's 12-month GDL progression rather than a standard six-month road-test path.