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Sussex County (Delaware Beaches)
Service Area
Tier 2

Driving Schools Near Sussex County / Delaware Beaches Area

Road tests conducted at Dover DMV (30-45 min drive from most Sussex locations)

Sussex County / Delaware Beaches Area

Address
Served by Dover DMV
Phone
(302) 744-2500
Note: Sussex County has no DMV office. Residents must use Dover DMV (30-45 minute drive).

Services

Road Test
Written Test
License Renewal
Title & Registration

Test Route Info

Road tests conducted at Dover DMV (30-45 min drive from most Sussex locations)

15-20 minutes

Highlights:

Beach community roads
Route 1 coastal highway
Seasonal tourist traffic

Tips

  • Sussex County has NO DMV - must travel to Dover (30-45 min)
  • Summer beach traffic significantly increases travel time
  • Practice on Route 1 coastal highway and Route 113
  • Beach towns: limited parking - arrive early for lessons
  • Consider weekday appointments to avoid weekend beach traffic

Neighborhoods

Downtown Georgetown
Rehoboth Avenue
Lewes Historic District
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Fenwick Island Beach
Cape Henlopen
Dewey Beach Strip
Indian River Bay
Long Neck
Angola

Nearby Driving Schools

Kumba Driving School

Georgetown, DE

(347) 446-5075

DE Requirements

Permit Age16
Provisional License16½
Full License17
Practice Hours50 hours (10 night)
Holding Period12 months

Delaware requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 at night) and completion of a state-approved driver education course for applicants under 18. The permit must be held for 12 months before road test.