Delaware: Licensing basics — Part 4 Practice Test
Delaware's learner permits and the Graduated Driver License, the documents you need, license classes and endorsements, renewals and the driver examination. — Part 4
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Delaware Driver Manual" (July 2026), Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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What must the identity document contain to be eligible for a Federally Compliant Identification Document?
- Full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number
- Full legal name, home address, and citizenship or legal presence
- Full legal name, date of birth, and citizenship or legal presence
- Full legal name, photograph, and signature of a parent or guardian
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Correct answer: Full legal name, date of birth, and citizenship or legal presence
The document must show full legal name, date of birth, and citizenship or legal presence in the United States.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What must be true of the applicant’s name on the identity documents presented?
- It must match on at least two documents
- It must match on all documents
- It must match the name on the Social Security card only
- It may differ as long as the date of birth matches
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Correct answer: It must match on all documents
The manual states that an applicant’s name must match on all documents.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which describes an acceptable U.S.-issued certificate of birth for proving identity?
- A photocopy of the original with a raised seal, issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health
- A wallet card or birth registration issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health
- An original hospital record of the birth, signed by the doctor who delivered the applicant and sealed by the hospital
- An original or certified copy with a raised seal, issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health
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Correct answer: An original or certified copy with a raised seal, issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health
The birth certificate must be an original or certified copy with a raised seal, issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is NOT accepted as proof of birth when identifying yourself to the DMV?
- A hospital birth announcement or record
- A certified copy of a U.S.-issued certificate of birth
- An original U.S.-issued certificate of birth with a raised seal
- A Consular report of birth abroad
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Correct answer: A hospital birth announcement or record
The manual states that wallet cards, birth registration and hospital announcements or records are not accepted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If the applicant is under 18, what must the birth certificate include?
- The applicant’s Social Security number
- The signature of a notary public
- The names of the birth parent(s)
- The address of the hospital of birth
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Correct answer: The names of the birth parent(s)
For an applicant under 18, the birth certificate must include the names of the birth parent(s).
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Besides applicants under 18, who must present a document containing a parent’s or legal guardian’s name?
- Applicants who have changed their name by marriage
- Applicants eligible for the IEP GDL program
- Applicants who hold a valid U.S. passport
- Applicants who are renewing a Delaware license by mail
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Correct answer: Applicants eligible for the IEP GDL program
The note says applicants under 18 or eligible for the IEP GDL program must present a document with parent or legal guardian names.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What must a court order contain to be accepted as proof of identity?
- Full name, address, and a judge’s signature
- Full name, Social Security number, and court seal
- Date of birth, address, and a notarized signature
- Full name, date of birth, and court seal
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Correct answer: Full name, date of birth, and court seal
A court order must contain the full name, date of birth and court seal.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is NOT accepted as a court order for proof of identity?
- An abstract of a criminal or civil conviction
- An adoption document with the court seal
- A name change document with the court seal
- A gender document with the court seal
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Correct answer: An abstract of a criminal or civil conviction
Court order examples include adoption, name change and gender documents, but not an abstract of criminal or civil conviction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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A foreign passport is offered as proof of identity and legal presence. What else is required?
- A notarized letter from the foreign embassy
- A second photo identification from the home country
- The appropriate INS document
- A U.S. Social Security card with the applicant’s signature
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Correct answer: The appropriate INS document
The manual says that if the passport is foreign, the appropriate INS document is also required.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Certified school records or transcripts can serve as proof of identity only if accompanied by what?
- A certified letter from the school principal confirming the applicant’s attendance
- A U.S. citizenship document or valid proof of legal presence in the United States
- Two proofs of Delaware residency postmarked within the last 60 days
- A Social Security card showing the applicant’s full legal name and signature
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Correct answer: A U.S. citizenship document or valid proof of legal presence in the United States
Footnote 1 says these documents must be accompanied by a U.S. citizenship document or valid proof of legal presence.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is NOT acceptable to get a Federally Compliant Identification Document, though the applicant may qualify for a non-compliant one?
- A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
- A valid U.S. passport
- A Resident Alien Card
- Certified school records or transcripts
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Correct answer: Certified school records or transcripts
Certified school records are marked as not acceptable for a Federally Compliant Identification Document, though a non-compliant one may be possible.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How many of the listed documents must an applicant provide as proof of a Social Security Number?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: One
The manual asks for ONE of the listed documents as proof of a Social Security Number.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is NOT acceptable as proof of a Social Security Number?
- A W-2 tax form
- A pay stub containing the full SSN
- A Medicare or Medicaid card
- A 1040 tax form
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Correct answer: A Medicare or Medicaid card
The manual states that Medicare and Medicaid cards are not acceptable as proof of a Social Security Number.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When is an ineligibility letter from the Social Security Administration issued?
- Only when the person has lost the original Social Security card
- Only when the person is not eligible based on legal presence status
- Only when the person’s name has changed since the card was issued
- Only when the person has not filed taxes for the past two years
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Correct answer: Only when the person is not eligible based on legal presence status
The letter is only issued if the person is not eligible based on legal presence status.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How many proofs of Delaware residency must an applicant provide?
- One
- Three
- Four
- Two
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Correct answer: Two
The manual asks for TWO of the listed documents as proof of Delaware residency.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What must be true of the source of the two proofs of Delaware residency?
- They must be from separate sources
- They must be from the same source
- They must both be issued by a Delaware government agency
- One of them must be issued by the DMV
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Correct answer: They must be from separate sources
Each of the two proofs of residency must be from separate sources.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What kind of address must each proof of Delaware residency display?
- A mailing address, such as a P.O. box
- Either a physical address or a P.O. box
- A physical address, not a P.O. box
- The business address of the applicant’s employer
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Correct answer: A physical address, not a P.O. box
Each proof of residency must display the person’s physical address, not a P.O. box.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Proofs of Delaware residency must be postmarked within the last how many days?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The residency proofs must be postmarked within the last 60 days.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which mail is NOT accepted as proof of Delaware residency?
- A utility bill for the home
- A credit card statement mailed home
- A bank account record
- Non-business letters and cards
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Correct answer: Non-business letters and cards
The manual states that non-business letters and cards will not be accepted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Mail used as proof of Delaware residency must have been delivered by which carrier?
- USPS
- UPS
- FedEx
- DHL
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Correct answer: USPS
The mail must have been delivered by the USPS; UPS, FedEx and DHL are not accepted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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An applicant has had several name changes, such as multiple marriages and divorces. What must the applicant provide?
- Only the most recent name change document
- Only the first and last name change documents
- All of the name change documents
- Only a sworn statement listing each former name
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Correct answer: All of the name change documents
With several name changes, the applicant must provide all name change documents.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What must you do before appearing at DMV with a legal name change?
- Change your name with the Bureau of Vital Statistics
- Change your name with the Social Security Administration
- Change your name with the U.S. Postal Service
- Change your name with the Division of Revenue
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Correct answer: Change your name with the Social Security Administration
You must change your name with the Social Security Administration before going to DMV.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which marriage document is accepted as proof of a legal name change?
- A marriage certificate signed by a member of the clergy and stamped by the church
- A photocopy of a marriage license issued by a government agency with a raised seal
- A marriage license issued by a government agency, whether or not it carries a raised seal
- A marriage license or civil union certificate issued by a government agency with a raised seal
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Correct answer: A marriage license or civil union certificate issued by a government agency with a raised seal
The marriage license or civil union certificate must be issued by a government agency with a raised seal.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which marriage document is NOT accepted as proof of a legal name change?
- A marriage certificate signed by clergy
- A valid marriage license with a raised seal
- A civil union certificate with a raised seal
- A finalized court ordered name change document
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Correct answer: A marriage certificate signed by clergy
The manual states that marriage certificates signed by a clergy are not accepted.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Under what condition may a divorce decree be used as authority to resume a previous name?
- Only if it was issued within the last 60 days and is stamped with a raised seal by the court
- Only if the applicant has first changed the name with the Division of Revenue and DMV
- Only if it contains the new name and the previous name and permits a return to the previous name
- Only if both former spouses appear together at DMV with a certified copy of the decree
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Correct answer: Only if it contains the new name and the previous name and permits a return to the previous name
A divorce decree may be used only if it contains the new and previous names and permits a return to the previous name.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What proof must a minor born outside the U.S. and adopted by a U.S. citizen provide?
- Only the adoption paperwork
- Proof of citizenship or legal presence
- Only a foreign birth certificate
- None, because the adoptive parent is a citizen
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Correct answer: Proof of citizenship or legal presence
Proof of citizenship or legal presence must be provided even if the minor was adopted by a U.S. citizen.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A foreign-born adopted minor’s foreign birth certificate and proof of citizenship or legal presence show names that do not match. What is required?
- Nothing more
- A second proof of citizenship
- Proof of the adoptive parents’ residency
- Proof of the legal name change
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Correct answer: Proof of the legal name change
When the names do not match on all documents, proof of the legal name change will be required.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A foreign-born adopted minor’s foreign birth certificate and proof of citizenship or legal presence show matching names on all documents. Is proof of a legal name change required?
- No, it is not required
- Yes, a court-ordered name change document is required
- Yes, a certified English translation of the birth certificate is required
- Yes, a divorce decree for the birth parents is required
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Correct answer: No, it is not required
When the names match on all documents, proof of the legal name change will not be required.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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For a foreign-born adopted minor whose names do not match, what is acceptable proof of the legal name change?
- A hospital record of the birth, or a letter from the adoptive parents’ employer verifying the name
- A foreign passport issued before the adoption, or a baptismal certificate showing the new name
- The original adoption paperwork displaying the name change, or a legal name change document through court
- A photocopy of the adoption paperwork, or a notarized statement from the adoptive parents
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Correct answer: The original adoption paperwork displaying the name change, or a legal name change document through court
Acceptable proof is the original adoption paperwork showing the name change or a court legal name change document.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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If the adoptive parents are NOT listed on a foreign-born minor’s birth certificate, what will be required in both scenarios?
- A new birth certificate issued in Delaware
- The adoption paperwork
- A divorce decree for the birth parents
- A court order ending the birth parents’ rights
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Correct answer: The adoption paperwork
If the adoptive parents are not listed on the birth certificate, the adoption paperwork will be required in both scenarios.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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If a document is in a different language, what may also be required?
- A statement from a consulate official
- A second original of the document in English
- A letter from the Social Security Administration
- A certified English translation
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Correct answer: A certified English translation
The manual says a certified English translation may also be required for a document in a different language.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What is the Delaware Driving Privilege Card (DPC)?
- A valid driver license for driving only within Delaware, not valid as identification
- A valid identification card for use anywhere in the United States, not a license
- A temporary permit for driving in any state while a license application is pending
- A license issued for driving anywhere in the country, valid as identification
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Correct answer: A valid driver license for driving only within Delaware, not valid as identification
The DPC is a valid driver license for driving only within Delaware and is not to be used as identification.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Who is the Driving Privilege Card available to?
- Delaware residents who hold valid legal presence documents but have no Social Security number
- Out-of-state drivers visiting Delaware for fewer than 30 days who meet certain requirements
- Foreign Delaware residents who cannot produce legal presence in the U.S. and meet eligibility requirements
- U.S. citizens who cannot obtain a federally compliant identification document
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Correct answer: Foreign Delaware residents who cannot produce legal presence in the U.S. and meet eligibility requirements
The DPC is only for foreign Delaware residents unable to produce legal presence in the United States who meet the requirements.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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For how long is a Driving Privilege Card valid?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 6 years
- 8 years
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Correct answer: 4 years
The DPC is valid for a period of 4 years.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which wording does the Driving Privilege Permit and Card bear to show what it is for?
- "Valid in Delaware Only"
- "Temporary Driving Permit"
- "Foreign Driver License"
- "Driving Privilege Only"
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Correct answer: "Driving Privilege Only"
The Driving Privilege Permit and Card bear the verbiage "Driving Privilege Only".
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which wording on the face of a Driving Privilege Card shows it cannot be used as identification?
- "Not Valid for Identification"
- "Valid Outside Delaware"
- "Temporary Legal Presence"
- "Federally Compliant Card"
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Correct answer: "Not Valid for Identification"
The card shows "Not Valid for Identification" on its face.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which laws apply to Driving Privilege Card holders?
- Only the laws of the state where they were last licensed
- Only the traffic laws of the county where they live
- All Delaware driving laws, rules, and regulations
- None, because the card is not valid for identification
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Correct answer: All Delaware driving laws, rules, and regulations
All DPC holders are subject to all Delaware driving laws, rules, and regulations.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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When did the DMV begin processing Driving Privilege Card applications?
- September 2023
- January 2016
- January 2012
- June 2018
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Correct answer: January 2016
The DMV began processing DPC applications in January 2016.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)