How many practice hours do you need in Delaware?
In Delaware, a learner driver must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Delaware learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 16
- Supervised practice required: 50 hours total, 10 at night (what counts as night driving)
- Permit hold period: 12 months
- License eligibility age: 17
- How hours are certified: Behind-the-wheel log of 50 hours (10 at night) certified by a parent or guardian. DriveMint fills in the Supervised Driving Log from your logged drives (see every state form).
Delaware requires 50 hours of supervised driving with 10 at night. The Level 1 permit must be held a full 12 months: the first 6 months are heavily restricted and fully supervised, followed by 6 months of less restricted driving. A Class D license follows completion of the 12-month program.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Delaware DMV before applying.
Delaware's graduated licensing stages
Drive with a licensed adult 25+; log 50 hours (10 at night) during the first 6 months, then hold the permit a full 12 months.
Issued after completing the 12-month Level 1 program; night restriction applies.
Night restriction is lifted.
Driving restrictions for new Delaware drivers
During the first 6 months of Level 1 you may only drive between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. with a licensed adult 25+. Class D license holders under 18 can't drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Level 1 permit holders may carry only one passenger besides the supervising driver.
Drivers under 18 with a Level 1 permit or Class D license may not use any electronic device while driving.
Log every Delaware practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive, separates day and night hours, and generates a PDF you can print or show at the DMV. Prove all 50 hours without a paper logbook falling apart in the glove box.
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Delaware driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Delaware?+
Delaware requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
How many hours does Delaware require?+
50 hours of supervised driving including 10 at night, logged during the Level 1 permit period.
How old must the supervising driver be in Delaware?+
At least 25 years old and licensed — one of the stricter supervisor age requirements in the country.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.