Free Texas DMV Practice Test (2026)

Texas · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Texas permit test with a learning path built around the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division rules: a Texas-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Texas permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To pass70%

Min. permit age15

AgencyDPS

You must score 70% or better on the Class C knowledge (written) exam; the handbook does not list the number of questions. Many driver education courses give the exam during the classroom phase, so you may not have to take it at the DPS office. If you fail, your application stays open for 90 days; after 90 days or three failed exams you must reapply and pay the fee again.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score of 70%.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Texas laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Texas, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Texas traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Texas rule	Source
Phones and texting	It is illegal for any driver to read, write or send messages on a phone or other portable wireless device. Wireless devices are banned in school zones where signs are posted, and drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device, even hands-free, except in an emergency.	dps.texas.gov
Zero tolerance for minors	Drivers under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol commit DUI by a minor. A test confirming alcohol brings a 60-day license suspension for a first offense (120 days for a second, 180 for a third); refusing the test means 180 days.	dps.texas.gov
DWI and implied consent	A BAC of 0.08% or more is legally intoxicated. Refusing a breath or blood test suspends your license 180 days (up to 730 days for later refusals), and failing the test suspends it 90 days (up to 365).	dps.texas.gov
Seat belts	The driver and all passengers of any age must buckle up in every seat that has a belt. Anyone 15 or older can be ticketed ($25 to $50), and the driver pays $100 to $200 for each unbelted passenger under 17.	dps.texas.gov
Child safety seats	Children under 8 must ride in a federally approved child safety seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. The fine is $25 to $250.	dps.texas.gov
Slow down or move over	When an emergency, police, fire, tow, utility or TxDOT vehicle is stopped with lights on, move out of the lane next to it if there are multiple lanes in your direction, or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit (5 mph if the limit is under 25 mph).	dps.texas.gov
Default speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 30 mph in urban districts, 15 mph in alleys, 70 mph on Texas- or U.S.-numbered highways outside urban districts and 60 mph on other highways outside urban districts. Some highways are posted from 75 up to 85 mph.	dps.texas.gov
Headlights	Use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead. Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet behind another vehicle.	dps.texas.gov

Texas learner permit and teen license rules

Learner license at 15 after finishing the required classroom hours of driver education (at least the first 6 hours under the concurrent method) and passing the vision and knowledge exams.
You may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older with at least 1 year of experience in the front passenger seat who is not asleep, intoxicated or distracted.
Hold the learner license at least 6 months (days of any suspension are added) before a provisional license.
Complete 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, at least 10 at night with a licensed driver 21+, and the Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) program within 90 days before your driving test.
Provisional license at 16 after passing the driving test: no more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member, and no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. except for work, school activities or a medical emergency.
Drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device, even hands-free, except in an emergency.
Provisional restrictions end on your 18th birthday.

How to get your Texas learner's permit

Enroll in a Texas driver education course (you may start the classroom phase at 14) and get your DE-964 certificate showing the classroom hours needed for a learner license.
Ask your school for a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form (valid 30 days, or 90 days in summer), or bring your diploma or GED.
Schedule an appointment and bring a parent or guardian (or a notarized application), plus proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, Texas residency, identity and your Social Security number.
At the office, pass the vision exam, take the knowledge exam if your course did not give it (70% to pass), and provide thumbprints, signature and photo.
Pay $16 ($15 plus a $1 administrative fee) and get a temporary permit; your learner license arrives by mail in 2 to 3 weeks.
Practice for at least 6 months, finish driver education and ITTD, then pass the driving exam for your provisional license.

Sample Texas-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Texas module. Each one is based on the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) or Texas law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to get a Texas learner license?

15
14
16
15 and a half

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Correct answer: 15. You must be at least 15 (and under 18) and have completed the classroom portion of driver education plus the vision and knowledge exams. You may start the classroom phase at 14. Source: dps.texas.gov

2. Who may supervise a Texas learner license holder?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
Any passenger with a learner license
A licensed driver 21 or older with at least 1 year of experience, in the front passenger seat
A licensed driver 25 or older in any seat

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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older with at least 1 year of experience, in the front passenger seat. The supervising driver must be licensed, at least 21, have one year of experience, sit beside you and not be asleep, intoxicated or otherwise unable to watch your driving. Source: dps.texas.gov

3. How long must a teen hold a learner license before getting a provisional license in Texas?

3 months
At least 6 months
9 months
12 months

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Correct answer: At least 6 months. GDL Phase One requires holding a learner (or hardship) license at least six months; any suspension days are added to that period. Source: dps.texas.gov

4. During GDL Phase Two, how many passengers under 21 who are not family members may a provisional driver carry?

None
Two
Three
One

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Correct answer: One. A provisional driver may not have more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member. Source: dps.texas.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Texas rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Texas exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to take the written test at the DPS office?

Not always. Certain driver education courses give the knowledge exam during the classroom phase, and if you pass it there you bring proof instead of testing at DPS. Otherwise you take it at the office and need 70% to pass.

Can I start driver education before I turn 15?

Yes. You can start the classroom phase at 14, but you cannot apply for the learner license until you are at least 15.

What is Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD)?

It is a required DPS program for new teen drivers. You must complete it within 90 days before your driving test for the provisional license; adult applicants take the version of the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course for their age group.

I'm 18 and have never had a license. What do I need?

If you are 18 to 24 you must complete a 6-hour adult driver education course, and every applicant must complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course for their age group before the driving exam. Adults who want to practice first get a Class C license with the same restrictions as a learner license ($33).

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division does not publish its exam. Our Texas module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Texas sources

Every Texas fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division website or Texas law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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