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Texas requires a vision screening and the passing of the official knowledge (permit) test before issuing a learner’s permit. The test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, alcohol and drug impact on driving ability, and distracted driving. To pass, you must answer at least 21 questions (70%) correctly. Online testing options are available for adults through certified courses, but teens must complete the permit test in person.
This free online Texas DMV permit practice test is current for May 2026 and provides questions and answers based on the 2026 Driver Handbook.
Once prepared, go to the DMV with proof of identity (passport or birth certificate), proof of your Social Security number, two proofs of Texas residency, completion certificate from a driver education course (DE-964 form) if you’re under 25, the application for a driver’s license (DL-14A), and a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form if you’re under 18. Pay the fee and take the knowledge test.
If you fail the test, you may retake the exam the next business day.
Texas operates a Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program for drivers under 18. At age 15, after starting an approved driver education course, you can get a learner license. You must hold it for at least 6 months and log 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) with a licensed adult 21+. All cell phone use is banned, including hands-free. At 16, you can take the road test for a provisional license. Provisional drivers cannot drive between midnight and 5 AM and are limited to 1 passenger under 21 (family exempt).
The GDL restrictions end when you turn 18 and you’re eligible for an unrestricted license. Adults 18-24 must complete a 6-hour Adult Driver Education course and the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) program. Adults 25+ can apply directly.
Texas permit test: quick facts
What to expect at the DMV
Where Texas test-takers struggle most
Based on 6,717 Texas learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 53% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 69%.
A first-time DWI conviction for adults carries 3-180 days in jail and a license suspension of 90 days to 1 year. For drivers under 21, Texas applies zero tolerance: any detectable amount of alcohol is a violation, even below 0.08%. An open container in the passenger area of a vehicle is a Class C misdemeanor with up to $500 fine.
Texas has some of the highest speed limits in the country - up to 85 mph on one toll road. On multi-lane roads, the left lane is for passing. Slower traffic must keep right. When merging onto a highway, use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed before entering. Minimum speed on Texas highways is typically 45 mph unless posted.
A flashing red signal means stop completely and proceed when safe (treated as a stop sign). A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution. A green arrow allows a protected turn in the direction shown. When a signal is dark or malfunctioning, treat the intersection as an all-way stop.
At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on the right. When turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. When two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first. Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens always have priority.
School zone signs are yellow-green pentagon shapes. Speed limit drops to 20 mph in active school zones (when lights are flashing or children are present). Orange signs indicate construction zones - fines double for violations in active work zones. A yellow diamond sign with a truck on a hill warns of steep grade ahead.
Data updated daily from our practice test results
First-try score distribution
How Texas learners score on their first practice test attempt
Texas-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Texas or differ from most other states
Texas allows parents to teach their teens using a state-approved curriculum, without paying for commercial driving school. The parent must order a PTDE course packet and follow the official lesson plan. This is one of the few states with this option.
All applicants under 25 must complete the free online ITTD course within 90 days before the driving skills test. The course focuses on distracted driving awareness. It takes about 2 hours.
Texas is one of the few states requiring first-time applicants aged 18-24 to complete a 6-hour adult driver education course. Most states drop the driver ed requirement entirely at 18.
When passing stopped emergency vehicles with lights activated, move over one lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit. Failure to comply can result in fines up to $2,000. If the violation causes bodily injury, it becomes a Class B misdemeanor.
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How to study for the Texas permit test
- Start here. One of 4 free online Texas tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
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Sample Texas permit test questions
5 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Texas Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 5
During Phase Two of the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program, a provisional license holder may NOT drive between which hours unless it is for work, school, or a medical emergency?
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Correct answer: B - Midnight and 5:00 a.m.
Provisional license holders in the GDL Phase Two program cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless the trip is necessary for work, a school-related activity, or a medical emergency. They also cannot carry more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member. (Chapter 1: Your License to Drive - Graduated Driver License, p.3)
- Question 2 of 5
What does the Zero Tolerance law mean for drivers under 21 in Texas?
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Correct answer: B - Any detectable amount of alcohol in their system is illegal
Zero tolerance means any detectable amount of alcohol. Even if a minor is not legally intoxicated under the DWI statute, having any measurable alcohol while operating a motor vehicle or watercraft in a public place is a criminal offense. Applies to everyone under 21. (Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability, p.56)
- Question 3 of 5
When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a highway with more than one lane in your direction, what must you do under Texas law?
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Correct answer: C - Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle if safe, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed
If you approach a stopped emergency medical vehicle, law enforcement vehicle, fire truck, tow truck, utility service vehicle, or TxDOT vehicle with its lights activated, the Slow Down or Move Over law requires you to either move into a non-adjacent lane if safe, or reduce speed to 20 mph below the posted limit. However, if the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph, slow to a speed less than 5 mph. (Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits, p.46)
- Question 4 of 5
If you are involved in a crash that is NOT investigated by law enforcement and results only in property damage of $1,000 or more, what must you do?
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Correct answer: B - File a written crash report with TxDOT within 10 days
If a crash is not investigated by law enforcement and involves property damage of $1,000 or more (no injury or death), you must file a written report with TxDOT within 10 days using a TxDOT-specified form. Below $1,000 in damage, no report is needed. (Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes, p.59)
- Question 5 of 5
Which statement about texting while driving is correct under Texas law?
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Correct answer: B - Reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while driving is illegal
Reading, writing, or sending messages on a cell phone or other portable wireless device while operating a moving vehicle violates Texas law. You may still use a phone to contact law enforcement or in an emergency. Drivers under 18 cannot use any wireless device while driving, including hands-free, except in emergencies. (Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations - Texting While Driving, p.54)
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