A 16-year-old with a Texas learner license is practicing. Which arrangement meets the supervision rule?
Correct answer: A licensed adult age 21 or older sits in the front passenger seat
The supervising licensed adult must be at least 21 and beside the learner in the front passenger seat. Following in another vehicle does not meet that requirement.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
A teen remains under 18 and wants a provisional license. What is the normal minimum time to hold the learner license?
Correct answer: Six months
Texas normally requires six months with a learner license before the provisional stage. The learner restriction changes when the person turns 18; passing a practice quiz does not shorten this period.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
A learner license is suspended during the required six-month period. How does that affect the waiting period?
Correct answer: The suspension days are added to the required period
DPS extends the initial six-month period by the number of suspension days so the learner has held a valid license for the required time.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
A 17-year-old learner wants to make an ordinary hands-free call while driving. Is that allowed?
Correct answer: No; the under-18 restriction includes hands-free calls except emergencies
For a learner under 18, hands-free equipment does not remove the cell phone restriction. The stated exception is an emergency.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
What is the usual minimum age for the Texas teen learner license, after completing the required classroom instruction?
Correct answer: 15
The ordinary teen learner stage begins at 15. This is not the same as being eligible to drive alone, and special hardship licensing is a separate process.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
A Texas provisional driver, age 17, plans to carry two unrelated 17-year-old friends. What is the passenger restriction?
Correct answer: No more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member
The provisional restriction concerns more than one non-family passenger under 21, not just passengers under 16 or long trips.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
A 17-year-old provisional driver plans a recreational drive at 1 a.m. Which rule applies?
Correct answer: Driving from midnight to 5 a.m. is restricted, with specified exceptions
Texas uses midnight to 5 a.m. Work, school-related activities and emergencies are exceptions; a recreational trip is not one of those listed exceptions.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
How much supervised behind-the-wheel practice does DPS list for the teen provisional stage, separate from the instructor portions?
Correct answer: 30 hours, including at least 10 at night
DPS lists 30 practice hours, with at least 10 at night, in addition to the instructor driving and observation portions. Do not substitute another state’s hour requirement.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
For a teen taking the driving test, when must the Impact Texas Teen Driver program be completed?
Correct answer: Within 90 days before the driving test
DPS requires ITTD within 90 days of the driving test, with an unexpired certificate. It is separate from the required driving practice.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
Which age range does DPS list for the ordinary teen provisional license?
Correct answer: 16 to 17
The teen provisional stage is for ages 16–17 after the other requirements are met, including the learner period and driving test.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
Which set describes Texas minimum automobile liability coverage limits?
Correct answer: $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident for injuries, $25,000 property damage
Texas minimum liability coverage is commonly written 30/60/25. The final number is $25,000 for property damage per accident.
Source: TDI — Types of auto coverages; liability coverage ↗
You cause a crash. What is the main purpose of your automobile liability coverage?
Correct answer: To pay covered injuries and property damage you cause to others
Liability coverage addresses covered harm to others. It is not the same as collision coverage for your own car, and insurance does not erase traffic violations.
Source: TDI — Types of auto coverages; liability coverage ↗
