Permit Practice & Driver’s License Tests – Texas 2026
#1. Hydroplaning occurs:
Hydroplaning occurs when a tire patch loses contact with the road by rising up on top of water. Avoid hydroplaning by slowing down when the road is wet. Also, check the tires. Poor tires are dangerous. The risk of hydroplaning increase with increased speed.
If you lose traction, take your foot off the gas, do not apply the brakes, maintain the direction of the vehicle, and allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed.
#2. A lane-use control signal showing a steady yellow X means:
Lane-use control signals are overhead signals indicating if a motorist should drive in a specific lane.
If a red X appears above a lane, a driver should not drive in that lane.
A steady yellow X means a driver should prepare to safely vacate the lane over which the signal is located because a lane control change is being made.
A steady downward green arrow means a driver is permitted to drive in the lane over which the arrow signal is located.
Lane-use control signals can be used on streets or highways.
#3. What is true about shared lane markings (sharrows)?
Two chevrons painted above a bicycle symbol on the road, indicates that the lane is shared. The shared lane marking may be used to:
- Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle.
- Assist bicyclists with lateral position in lanes too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane.
- Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way.
- Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists. or
- Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling.
Shared Lane Markings are not the same as the bicycle symbols that are used to mark bicycle lanes.
#4. You are driving on a four-lane highway with no signs or markings to control turning. From which lane should you make a right turn?
Signal for a lane change well ahead of the turning point. When it is safe, move your vehicle to the far-right lane. Keep as close as possible to the right edge of the road. Do not swing wide.
#5. Vehicles displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem travels at a speed of:
Farm tractors and machinery, road construction machinery, animal-drawn vehicles and certain other motor vehicles assigned to travel at 25 mph or less must display the slow-moving vehicle emblem.
#6. Drivers entering a roundabout:
Entering traffic must always yield to traffic already in the roundabout. To drive in a modern roundabout, follow these simple steps:
- slow down as you approach the intersection
- yield to traffic already in the circle
- enter the circle and follow the loop in a counterclockwise direction
- make a right turn to exit the roundabout
#7. What does this road sign mean?
Pavement changes. The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down.
#8. A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Cars produce carbon monoxide which is deadly gas. Make sure you are getting plenty of fresh air. Remember, the gas has no smell, taste, or color.
Do not:
- Leave the motor running in a garage.
- Leave vents open when following closely behind another car.
- Leave the motor running and the windows closed while the car is parked.
- Drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system.
- Use the heater or air conditioner in a parked car with the windows closed.
#9. Passing another vehicle to the right on a paved shoulder is:
You may pass on a paved shoulder when the vehicle you are passing is slowing or stopped on the main travelled portion of the highway, disabled, or preparing to make a left turn.
Remember, you may not pass on the right by driving off the paved portion of the highway.
#10. If you are less than 21 years and driving unaccompanied, you may carry a bottle of alcohol in your car:
If you are under 21 years of age, you may not possess an alcoholic beverage, unless an adult parent, guardian, or spouse is present in the car.
The bottle must be unopened, sealed, and full.
| This Texas DPS Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each test: | 10 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| The Official Texas Written Knowledge Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on real exam: | 30 questions |
| Passing score: | 70 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 21 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | – |
How to Use the Learner Practice Tests
Most of us prefer to read something other than a driver’s manual. It takes too long, and we will give up before finishing it. That is why you searched for a website like this. You want quick answers without putting too much effort into it.
Right?
Each TX sample test on this website has ten random questions picked from a database with more than 500 questions. We guarantee that you will cover everything you need to know for the final DPS exam.
But practice tests will only help if you use them correctly.
Be active. Compare questions and answers in the test with information in the Texas Driver Handbook . It is a good idea to keep the handbook handy and use it to look up questions and answers when you are uncertain.
While these practice tests give you all the answers you need, memorizing them does not guarantee success on the Texas licensing test. Suppose you put isolated phrases or pieces of information in the wrong context. In that case, you will likely get facts mixed up or even wrong.
Stop and think for a second or two after each question when taking a practice test. Is this familiar? Would it share a hashtag with something else? Take a second look at the incorrect choices.
Knowing what is wrong is just as important as knowing what is right.
When is the Texas Knowledge Test Required?
If you apply for your first original Texas license or learner’s permit, you must always pass a knowledge test.
If you are under 25, you must take a driver’s education course before applying for a learner’s license. This course includes the DPS-approved knowledge exam. If you pass this course, you don’t have to take any other knowledge test for your permit.
Learn more about Texas Graduated Driver’s License Program and all requirements for teenagers under 18 years here: Texas GDL Program.
Texas DPS does not require a written test if you are an adult holding and surrendering a valid, unexpired driver’s license from another US state or US territory. It also applies if you are 18 or older and hold a valid out-of-country license from Canada, France, South Korea, or Germany. All other citizens with an out-of-country driver’s license must pass the written knowledge exam.
If you are under 18 years with a license or permit from a country other than the US or Canada, you must always pass the knowledge test. If you are a minor, there is no exception if you hold a license from France, South Korea, or Germany.
What You Should Know about the DMV Written Test
TX DPS designs the official written knowledge test to test your:
- Ability to identify and understand highway signs in English that regulate, warn, or direct traffic.
- Knowledge of the traffic laws of this state.
- Understanding of motorists’ rights and responsibilities in relation to bicyclists.
- Knowledge of the effect of using a wireless communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract a driver.
DPS bases the questions on the written test of information in the Texas Driver Handbook. Make sure you read the handbook. Skipping the manual is a risky tactic!
Read more: Risky Study Tactics
The Texas Driver Handbook is available at your local DPS office or via the Department’s website.
At a DPS office, you take your test at a computerized test station. Read the instructions before you start. You can skip questions that you don’t know the answer to. They will appear again at the end of the rest unless you have already reached a passing score. The test will finish when you have passed.
You can also take the written test as part of a driving course at an approved driving school or through an authorized third-party tester. Nowadays, you can even take the Texas exam online from the comfort of your home.
If you fail a test, you cannot retake the test on the same day. It is a good idea to read the handbook and practice some more!
After 90 days or three failed attempts, you must apply for a license again and pay a new application fee.
How Many Questions are on the Texas DMV Written Test?
There are 30 questions on the Texas written knowledge test. The passing score is 70%. You must answer 21 out of 30 questions correctly.
Foreign Languages
Unlike many other states, the Texas knowledge test is only available in English and Spanish. You must also understand all road sign messages in English to pass the test.
You may bring a translator if you don’t speak English or Spanish, but the translator cannot help you during the test.
If you have trouble reading, you may ask for an oral test with a certified ASL interpreter. Contact your local driver’s license office at least four business days before you wish to take the exam.
What Documents Do You Need to Apply for a Texas Driver’s License?
You must have the following documents ready when you apply for a driver’s license or permit at a DPS service location:
Proof of Identity.
Your unexpired US Passport, US citizen Identification card, or Permanent Resident card is commonly accepted.
Proof of US Citizenship or Lawful Presence.
You can often use the same document as above. You usually need your foreign passport with visa, alien number, or I-94 number to show lawful presence.
Proof of Social Security Number.
Bring your SSN card. DPS also accepts a W-2, SSA-1099 Form, or a paystub with your name and SSN.
Proof of Residency in Texas.
Provide two documents that show you have lived in Texas for at least 30 days. Examples include utility bills, cable contracts, paychecks, or pay stubs dated within 90 days of the application date. DPS also accepts Texas high school, college, or university report cards or transcripts for the current school year.
Evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration and insurance.
Usually, you need to show proof of Insurance and evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration (new Residents surrendering an out-of-state driver’s license only) for each vehicle you own. If you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this.
If you aren’t sure if Texas DPS will accept your documents, you can download this brochure and this checklist to help you determine which documents you should bring.
DPS will only accept your application if you have all the documents needed.
Whats the difference between yellow and white speed limit signs?
The white speed limit sign is a regulatory sign, which means that you must obey the speed limit shown.
The yellow sign is a warning sign with an advisory (recommended) speed, which you should obey.
Read more: Advisory Speed Signs and Speed Limit Signs