| Summary of Delaware Graduated Licensing Law | |||||
| (detailed chart bottom of this page) Delaware has a three stage licensing process for minors.
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| Delaware License Chart | ||
| Level One Learner’s Permit | ||
| Age 15 & 10 months - 17 | ||
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Delaware Driver Education Certificate required. Restrictions
During the first year, no passengers other than the adult supervisor and two or fewer other passengers may be in the vehicle. During the second six-month-period of unsupervised driving (second year) when a supervisor is not present, only two other passengers in addition to the driver may be in the vehicle. This passenger limit does not apply to immediate family members. |
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| Class D Operator’s License | ||
| Age 16 & 10 months | ||
| A permit holder who is at least 16 years and 10 months old, but less than 18 years old, may obtain a Class D operator's license when the driver has held a Level 1 Learner's Permit for at least 12 months, the sponsor has not withdrawn his/her endorsement, and the applicant's driving privileges are not suspended, revoked, or canceled. | ||