TX Permit practice Updated for 2026
Class C
Independent practice with answer explanations. Read it alongside the state driver handbook.
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Use this Texas permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are signs & signals, licensing & laws and right-of-way & intersections; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.
Identify real FHWA sign images and practice Texas traffic-signal rules. Each answer includes an explanation and source.
107 questionsPractice Texas right-of-way, parking, learner restrictions, insurance and roadside-worker rules.
68 questionsPractice following space, trucks, school buses, weather, restraints and safe decisions in everyday traffic.
12 questionsPractice flashing and steady lights, dark signals, red-light turns and WALK-signal conflicts. Read the explanation before trying the related rule again.
16 questionsDistinguish broken and solid yellow lines, single and double white lines, reversible lanes, shared left-turn lanes and exit markings. A marking never guarantees that a maneuver is safe.
19 questionsReview impairment, the under-21 rule, open containers, current DWI classifications and the separate ALR licensing process. Practice questions are not advice about an individual legal case.
240 questionsReview Texas car permit topics without a timer, with an explanation after each answer. Choose a numbered test for shorter practice; mistakes remain available in My mistakes.
Independent English-language Class C study practice, not a Texas DPS examination. Texas CDL endorsement practice is available separately. Progress is saved only in this browser when storage is available.
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From DPS. Check the requirements for your age and application.
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Texas's teen learner license is for applicants ages 15 through 17. Before applying, you must complete the required classroom portion of an approved teen driver-education course. This learner stage allows supervised practice; it is separate from the requirements for a provisional or adult driver license.
Texas Learner License (opens in a new tab)Bring your driver-education documentation and other required application documents to your scheduled DPS visit. You must satisfy the vision and knowledge requirements. If you have acceptable evidence of passing the knowledge exam through driver education, present it; otherwise, take the knowledge exam at DPS.
Texas Learner License (opens in a new tab)A licensed adult who is at least 21 must sit in the front passenger seat while you drive. You may not use a cellphone, including hands-free use, except for an emergency. The learner license must generally be held for six months unless you turn 18.
Texas Learner License (opens in a new tab)Check the agency for updates before you apply.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires 70% on the knowledge test. We could not verify a published question count, so we do not state one.
The minimum age for a Texas learner's permit is 15, according to Texas DPS.
In Texas, teen drivers must hold the learner's permit for at least 6 months before the next license stage.
Texas teens must complete 30 supervised hours (10 at night) before the next license stage.
The knowledge test is given by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Check its website for current locations, fees and appointment rules before you go.
Choose your license type or a topic to review. Read the handbook, try a practice test, and return to any rules you missed.
Looking for a sign’s meaning? Compare road-sign pictures and meanings, then return to your state practice for local rules.
