Free Texas Permit Practice Tests 2025

In Texas you must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner license (also called a permit). This is the minimum age for all first-time permit applicants regardless of prior driving experience.

To apply for a permit in Texas you must bring:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card or W-2 form)
• Two proofs of Texas residency (utility bills, bank statements, etc.)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
• Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form from your school if you’re under 18
• Certificate of completion for a driver education course if you’re under 18

If you’re applying for a REAL ID compliant license additional documentation may be required. Check the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) website for current accepted documents.

Yes. If you’re under 18 a parent or legal guardian must:

• Accompany you to the DPS office when applying
• Sign your permit application in person
• Accept financial responsibility for your driving

The application process in Texas is as follows:

1. Complete a driver education course (if you’re under 18)
2. Fill out the application form (DL-14A or DL-1)
3. Gather all required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
4. Visit your local Texas DPS office
5. Submit your application and documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Pass a vision test
8. Pass the knowledge test
9. Have your photo taken for your learner license

Texas allows you to start parts of the application process online through the Texas DPS website by scheduling an appointment and completing parts of your application. However, you must visit a DPS office in person to complete the application, submit your documents, take your vision test, and complete your knowledge test.

The Texas DPS charges a fee for a learner license. This fee covers processing your application, the knowledge test, and issuing your permit. Visit the Texas DPS website for current fee information. For applicants under 18 the fee is typically lower than for adult applicants.

To get your learner license in Texas you must pass:

• A vision test to ensure you can see well enough to drive safely
• A knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices

The Texas permit knowledge test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%) to pass the test.

The Texas permit test covers:

• Texas traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices
• Penalties for violating traffic laws
• Alcohol and drug effects on driving
• Special driving situations and conditions

The best ways to prepare for your Texas permit test:

• Study the Texas Driver’s Handbook thoroughly, available on our website at Texas Driver’s Handbook
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Consider completing an approved driver education course

If you fail the Texas permit test:

• You may retake the test after one day
• You will need to pay a retest fee for each additional attempt
• Study the areas where you had difficulty before retaking the test
• There is no limit to how many times you can take the test, but each attempt requires a new fee

With a Texas learner license you can:

• Practice driving when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
• Gain driving experience to prepare for your provisional or full driver’s license
• Drive any vehicle that you would be authorized to drive with a regular Class C license

When driving with a permit in Texas you:

• Must have a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
• Cannot use any wireless communication device while driving if you’re under 18
• Cannot have more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member
• Must ensure all occupants wear seat belts
• May not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless for a medical emergency, school-related activity, or employment necessity

In Texas the requirements vary based on your age:
If you are under 18:

• You must hold your permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional license
• You must complete at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a licensed adult (at least 21 years old), including 10 hours at night

If you are 18 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period; practice enough to develop safe driving skills before taking your test
• You must complete a 6-hour adult driver education course

If you are 25 or older:

• No formal driver education is required, though it is still beneficial

Texas requires different driver education based on your age:

• If you are under 18: Yes, you must complete a driver education course before getting a learner license. This can be through a high school, a licensed driving school, or a parent-taught program.
• If you are 18-24 years old: Yes, you must complete a 6-hour adult driver education course.
• If you are 25 or older: No, driver education is not required, although it’s still recommended to help you become a safer driver.

In Texas before you get your driver’s license the requirements depend on your age:

• If you are under 18:
  • Complete a driver education course (classroom phase)
  • Complete behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor
  • Complete 30 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours at night) with someone at least 21 years old who has a valid license
• If you are 18-24 years old:
  • Complete a 6-hour adult driver education course
• If you are 25 or older:
  • No formal driver education is required, though it is still beneficial

You can find Texas-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking the Texas DPS website for a list of approved driving schools
• Asking about driver education courses at your high school
• Looking into parent-taught driver education if a parent or guardian wants to be your instructor

The Texas driving test will check:

• If you can safely operate the vehicle
• If you follow traffic laws and signs
• Basic maneuvers like turns, lane changes, and parking
• Awareness of other road users
• Good decision making in various traffic situations

Before you start, the DPS examiner will check your vehicle’s safety features including:

• Lights (headlights, turn signals, emergency flashers)
• Windshield wipers
• Parking brake
• Horn
• Seat belts

You can schedule your driving test in Texas by:

• Visiting the Texas DPS website at dps.texas.gov
• Using the online appointment system to select a local DPS office and available date/time

On the day of your driving test in Texas, bring:

• Your permit
• A properly registered and insured vehicle for the test
• Current proof of insurance for the vehicle
• Current vehicle registration
• A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old to drive you to the test
• If you’re under 18, your 30-hour driving log and Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form (if required)

Common reasons for failing the Texas driving test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs instead of coming to a complete stop
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings
• Inability to perform required maneuvers such as parallel parking

To convert your learner license to a driver’s license in Texas:
If you are under 18:

• Hold your learner license for at least 6 months
• Complete the required driver education course
• Complete at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• Be at least 16 years old
• Schedule and pass the driving test
• Bring your Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form if required
• Pay the license fee

If you are 18 or older:

• Complete any required driver education (if you are 18-24)
• Schedule and pass the driving test
• Pay the license fee

Texas’s graduated licensing program has these stages:

• Learner License (Permit): Must be at least 15 years old, complete driver education, and practice with a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.
• Provisional License: Must be at least 16 years old, have held a learner license for at least 6 months, completed required driver education and practice hours, and passed the driving test. Restrictions include no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. (with exceptions), no more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member, and no wireless communication device use.
• Full License: Provisional restrictions end when you turn 18.
• Adults 18 and older go directly from learner license to full license after meeting any educational requirements and passing the driving test.

As a new driver under 18 in Texas, your provisional license will have these restrictions:

• No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless it’s for a medical emergency, school-related activity, or employment necessity
• No more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member
• No use of wireless communication devices, including hands-free, while driving

These restrictions apply until you turn 18.

Texas does not recognize out-of-state permits for driving purposes. If you are moving to Texas with an out-of-state permit:

• You will need to apply for a Texas learner license
• You may need to complete a Texas-approved driver education course depending on your age
• You will need to pass the Texas knowledge test

Texas offers the following accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Audio versions of the driver handbook
• Oral knowledge tests
• Extended testing time
• Special equipment in your vehicle for the driving test
• Interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing applicants
• Call your local DPS office before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, non-U.S. citizens can apply for a Texas learner license by providing:

• Proof of lawful presence in the United States
• Proof of Texas residency
• Other required documents based on your immigration status

Visit the Texas DPS website for more details on documentation requirements.

You can download a copy of the Texas Driver’s Manual here. Physical copies are also available at any DPS office.

Yes! We offer free Texas-specific practice tests that mimic the actual permit test. They are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your exam.

For more information about the Texas permit process:

• Visit the Texas DPS website at dps.texas.gov
• Call your local DPS office
• Visit a DPS office in person
• For hearing impaired assistance, call the appropriate service

If you lose your Texas learner license:

• Request a replacement on the Texas DPS website or visit a DPS office
• Provide proof of identity
• Pay the replacement fee

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can cancel their teen’s permit or license by filling out a request form at any Texas DPS office. The parent must provide identification and sign the form requesting cancellation.