Free Texas DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Prepare for the Texas DMV permit test with 612 practice questions drawn from the Texas Driver Handbook. Each one explains why the answer is right, so you learn the rules instead of memorizing them, and your weak spots come back until they stick.
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How we help you prepare
612 practice questions to help you master the Texas DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Texas requirement to pass
30 questions on the real test, 70% passing score (21 of 30), time limit not published
Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Texas Driver Handbook. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) before your test.
Study by Category
Master each topic before your Texas written test. 4 categories are free to start.
Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.
Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.
Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.
The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.
Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Texas Test 1: All Topics, Set A
Includes pavement markings, farm trailer registration exempt, and signal not self canceling, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Texas Test 2: All Topics, Set B
Includes pavement markings, breakdowns, and regulatory signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Texas Test 3: All Topics, Set C
ProIncludes intersections, collision safety, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Texas Test 4: All Topics, Set D
ProIncludes seatbelts child safety, guide signs, and exiting, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
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ProAbout the Texas DMV Test
The Texas knowledge test is administered by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and is required for all first-time driver's license applicants. The test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 21 correct answers - a 70% passing score - making it one of the lower thresholds in the country.
Where and How to Take It
The test is taken in person at any Texas DPS driver license office. Appointments are required at most locations and can be booked online through the DPS scheduler. Alternatively, if you're enrolled in an approved Parent-Taught Driver Education course, you can take the knowledge test online through the course and receive a certificate to present at DPS - skipping the in-person written test entirely.
What to Bring
Bring proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, two proofs of Texas residency, and proof of vehicle insurance. Under-18 applicants need parental consent and a driver education certificate. Under-25 applicants need proof of driver education completion. The learner license fee is $16, and the knowledge exam fee is $11.
Test Day
After document verification, you'll be seated at a computer terminal. The 30 questions cover traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, DUI laws, and distracted driving. Results are displayed immediately. Texas tests are available in English and Spanish only.
If You Don't Pass
Texas's DPS does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts. Study the Texas Driver Handbook and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
Texas-Specific Details
Texas requires driver education for all applicants under 25, making it one of the strictest states for new driver requirements. The state uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for under-18 drivers with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Texas is also notable for its 70% passing score - lower than the national average of 80%.
Learner License vs. Full License
After passing the written test, you receive a Phase 1 learner license. You must hold it for at least 6 months. Under-18 drivers progress to a Phase 2 provisional license with nighttime (midnight-5am) and passenger restrictions before receiving a full unrestricted license at age 18.
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Sample Flash Card
What is the speed limit in a Texas alley?
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Start PracticingWhen approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Texas is:
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