Full practice exam
- 30 questions, 21 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Texas Driver Handbook (Jan 2026)
Texas Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Texas (TX) DPS knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 30questions
- 21to pass (70%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Texas permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsWhat every sign, signal and pavement marking means.
- Rules of the roadRight-of-way, signaling, passing and turning.
- Parking, speed & sharing the roadParking rules, speed limits, pedestrians and bicycles.
- Special driving situationsHighways, night, weather, floods, trucks and motorcycles.
- Alcohol, crashes & safetyAlcohol and drug laws, crashes, seat belts and road rage.
- Licenses, insurance & registrationPermits, teen license limits, insurance and inspection.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Texas permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Texas Driver Handbook.
What's on the test
The Class C knowledge exam covers the Texas Driver Handbook. You need 70 percent or better to pass. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 7)
When you can start
You can get a learner license (instruction permit) from age 15 after the classroom part of driver education, a vision exam and the knowledge exam. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 1)
Who rides with you
While learning, a licensed driver at least 21 with a year or more of driving experience must sit in the seat beside you. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 1)
Six months before a provisional license
Drivers under 18 hold a learner or hardship license for at least six months before a provisional license, from age 16. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 2)
Limits for drivers under 18
No more than one passenger under 21 who isn't family, no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. except for work, school activities or emergencies, and no phones, even hands-free. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 3)
Driver education
Applicants under 25 must complete an approved driver education course, and everyone takes the Impact Texas Drivers course before the driving exam. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 7)
Texas permit test FAQ
What score do I need to pass the Texas knowledge exam?
70 percent or better, for any knowledge exam. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 7)
What happens if I fail?
Your application is held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, you need a new application and fee. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 7)
How old do I need to be for a learner license?
At least 15 and under 18, with the classroom part of driver education, a vision exam and the knowledge exam done. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 1)
What limits apply with a provisional license?
Until 18: no more than one passenger under 21 who isn't a family member, and no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless it's for work, a school activity or a medical emergency. (Texas Driver Handbook, p. 3)
Read the official Texas Driver Handbook
Our questions are written from the guide (revised January 2026). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page. A PDF viewer counts the cover too, so its page numbers run 6 higher.
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