Information For Those Applying For A Delaware Commercial Learner Permit
(CLP) and Delaware CDL License
Those drivers holding a Delaware CDL learner's permit must be accompanied by a
licensed CDL driver when operating a commercial motor vehicle that the driver
is being trained to operate.
Delaware Permit expiration and extensions:
A Delaware CDL learner's permit is valid for six months. You can extend the DelawareCDL learner's permit only once for an additional six months. You must apply for
an extension at the Delaware DMV before the expiration date and pay a $5.00 fee.
All Delaware CDL knowledge tests are by walk-in only and can be completed at any
division facility. At a minimum an applicant will complete the General Knowledge
test. Depending on the class of license or endorsements you are applying for,
there may be additional testing.
Delaware CDL Skills Test:
All Delaware CDL skills test are by appointment only and can only be made once
you have held your Delaware CLP for a minimum of 14 days. Call the following numbers
to schedule a Delaware CDL skills test: Dover (302) 744-2505, Georgetown (302)853-1000,
Wilmington (302) 433-3200, Delaware City (302) 326-5005. You are required to provide
and test in a vehicle representative of the vehicle you will be driving. Please
be on time for the test because the schedule is tight and we may not be able to
work you in if you are late. You must bring the vehicle registration card and
valid insurance card for the vehicle that you will drive during the test. Your
learner's permit and the driver's license of the person accompanying you must
also be reviewed. When taking the Delaware CDL skills test you must pass each
part of the test before going to the next part. A Delaware CDL learner's permit
is valid for six months. You can extend the Delaware CDL learner's permit only
once for an additional six months. You must apply for an extension at the DelawareDMV before the expiration date and pay a $5.00 fee.
Delaware CDL Knowledge Test:
All Delaware CDL knowledge tests are by walk-in only and can be completed at any
division facility. At a minimum an applicant will complete the Delaware CDL General
Knowledge test. Depending on the class of license or endorsements you are applying
for, there may be additional testing.
Delaware CDL Skills Test:
All Delaware CDL skills test are by appointment only and can only be made once
you have held your Delaware CLP for a minimum of 14 days. Call the following numbers
to schedule a Delaware CDL skills test: Dover (302) 744-2505, Georgetown (302)853-1000,
Wilmington (302) 433-3200, Delaware City (302) 326-5005. You are required to provide
and test in a vehicle representative of the vehicle you will be driving. Please
be on time for the test because the schedule is tight and we may not be able to
work you in if you are late. You must bring the vehicle registration card and
valid insurance card for the vehicle that you will drive during the test. Your
Delaware CDL learner's permit and the driver's license of the person accompanying
you must also be reviewed. When taking the Delaware CDL skills test you must pass
each part of the test before going to the next part.
Delaware CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Delaware Knowledge Tests that are required for
the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general
knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed
by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained
in the
FREE Delaware CDL Handbook. Please read and study this
manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air
brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
Delaware
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which DE CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Delaware CDL and Required Tests
CDL Class |
Tests Required |
Possible Endorsements and Required Tests |
Class A
(Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Combination Endorsement Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam
Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
|
Delaware CDL Endorsements
Exam |
Time Allowed (Minutes) |
# of Questions on Exam |
# of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
General Knowledge |
60 |
50 |
40 |
Air Brakes |
25 |
25 |
20 |
HazMat |
30 |
30 |
24 |
Tank |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Passenger |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Doubles/Triples |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Combination Vehicles |
20 |
20 |
16 |
School Bus |
20 |
20 |
16 |
In addition to the Delaware CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Delaware CDL and in the free Delaware CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Delaware CDL written exams to get your Delaware CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Delaware CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .