Delaware CDL-A Permit Practice Test — 119 DMV Questions
119 DMV-style practice questions for the DE DMV permit test. $15. Pairs with CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) for first-time Class A applicants.
Delaware CDL permit test: general knowledge for every CDL, plus air brakes (if your truck has them) and combination vehicles (for Class A). You need 80% or higher on each test.
| Every knowledge test | 80% or higher to pass (federal minimum, 49 CFR 383.135); DE DMV sets the number of questions |
|---|---|
| CLP fee | $5.00 at issuanceSource: citizen.dmv.de.gov |
| Where you take it | In person at DE DMV |
State figures are copied from the linked official pages and were last checked November 4, 2026. Fees change; confirm with DE DMV before you pay.
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What It Costs and Where to Start in Delaware
Every FMCSA-registered ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- All Bundles — from $30 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Not sure which one?
- I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
- I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
- I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
- What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $30 for either CDL theory course paired with permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
- Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Delaware CDL Permit Test — What You Need to Know
Before you can take any CDL skills test in Delaware, you need a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). To get the CLP, you pass the DMV knowledge test at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV) — that's the permit test. It's separate from FMCSA-registered ELDT training. ELDT is required to take the CDL skills test; the permit test is required to get the learner's permit that lets you take the skills test.
DLA Academy's CDL-A Permit Prep is a $15 study tool with 119 practice questions covering the topics the DE DMV permit test draws from. It is not FMCSA-registered ELDT and does not fulfill the ELDT mandate — but it pairs naturally with CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) for drivers who want both the permit prep and the federally-required theory training.
What's Inside the 119 Practice Questions
The CDL-A Permit Prep covers every topic the DMV knowledge test draws from. Roughly:
- ~50 General Knowledge questions (rules of the road, signs, defensive driving)
- ~25 Air Brakes questions (system components, low air pressure, parking brakes)
- ~25 Combination Vehicles questions (coupling, uncoupling, trailer handling)
- Sample Hazardous Materials questions (for drivers also studying the H endorsement)
- Questions formatted to mimic the state DMV knowledge test interface
- Self-paced — review missed questions, retake as many times as you want
Most drivers run through the full bank twice before the state test. Combined with the official CDL handbook for your state, the pass rate is high.
Taking the Permit Test at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
In Delaware, the permit test is administered by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV). Bring proof of identity, proof of state residency, your Social Security number, and (if applicable) your DOT medical card. Test format is multiple-choice and you'll typically need to pass General Knowledge plus any endorsement-specific sections you're adding (Hazmat, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Passenger, School Bus). You can find the official DE DMV CDL manual and scheduling info at https://citizen.dmv.de.gov/DriverServices/drivers_license/CDL/index.shtml.
You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test in any state.
Delaware CDLs are issued by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV).
What CDL-A Permit Prep Is and Isn't
Permit Prep ($15) is a DMV knowledge-test study tool. It is not FMCSA-registered and does not fulfill the ELDT mandate. It helps you pass the state permit test to get your CLP.
CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) is the FMCSA-registered entry-level driver training required before you can take the CDL skills test. It auto-submits to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours and is accepted by DE DMV.
For first-time Class A applicants you'll likely need both — Permit Prep to pass the permit test, then CDL-A Theory ELDT to qualify for the skills test, then behind-the-wheel training (BTW) at a local FMCSA-registered provider.
Free Delaware CDL Permit Practice Questions
Ten general knowledge questions like the ones on the DE DMV permit test. Pick an answer to see if you're right. No sign-up.
What shape and color is the parking brake knob?
A yellow diamond. The yellow diamond-shaped knob is the parking brake.
What shape and color is the trailer air supply knob?
A red octagon. The red octagon-shaped knob is the trailer air supply.
In a turn, what does off-tracking describe?
In a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter, tighter path than the front wheels. Off-tracking is why a trailer can cut several feet inside the tractor's path.
To make the trailer go left when backing, which way do you steer the wheel?
Right. Backing inverts car driving: steer right to send the trailer left.
When you have a choice, which side should you back toward?
The driver's side. A driver-side back lets you look directly out the window.
What does GOAL stand for?
Get Out And Look. Walk the space before you start and get out again partway in.
Which air line color is the emergency line when coupling?
Red. Red is emergency and blue is service.
Which air line color is the service line when coupling?
Blue. Blue is service and red is emergency.
The CDL manual teaches an eye lead of how many seconds of travel?
12 to 15 seconds. This is instructional guidance rather than a federal regulation.
When stopped on the shoulder or the traveled portion of a highway, within how many minutes must you put out warning devices?
10 minutes. The text gives 10 minutes.
Want all 119? The CDL Permit Practice Test is $15 (a study aid, not ELDT).
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$15 flat. 119 practice questions for the DE DMV permit test, on any device. A study aid for your CLP, not ELDT: nothing is filed to the TPR.