A Message from the Governor

Handing over the keys to your teen for the first time is a moment filled with pride, excitement, and maybe a little anxiety. You remember the freedom that came with earning your own driver’s license, but now, the responsibility shifts to you as their first and most important driving instructor.

Your role extends beyond logging practice hours — you are shaping the habits that will keep your teen safe for life. Set clear expectations, model safe driving behaviors, and reinforce the importance of staying focused, obeying speed limits, and never driving under the influence. Our roads are shared by families, commuters, and visitors exploring everything Delaware has to offer — from our scenic beaches and parks to our historic cities and farmlands. Ensuring their safety tomorrow starts with how we teach new drivers today.

This guide is here to help you coach your teen through the driver education process, providing the tools they need to develop confidence and responsibility behind the wheel. Driving is a privilege, not a right — but by working together, we can shape a new generation of safe, smart Delaware drivers.

Matt Meyer
Governor