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Texas DPS asks 30 permit-test questions, with 21 correct needed to pass. Study the Texas GDL rules, under-21 zero-tolerance DWI law, and Slow Down or Move Over requirements, as well as road signs, right-of-way, and safe driving. Preparing for CDL? Check here

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A. 0.08% — Eight-hundredths

B. 0.10% — One-tenth

C. 0.05% — Five-hundredths

TX DPS Knowledge Test 2026

How to Pass the Texas DPS Permit Test (2026)

Before driving through Houston, Dallas, Austin, or long West Texas highways, prepare for the actual Texas Department of Public Safety knowledge test: 30 multiple-choice questions, with 21 correct (70%) needed to pass.

Texas test questions go beyond generic road rules. Teen drivers must know the two-phase GDL program: hold a learner license for at least six months, log 30 supervised hours including 10 at night, then meet provisional-license restrictions on midnight-to-5 a.m. driving, young passengers and all wireless-device use. Texas also tests zero tolerance for drivers under 21, DWI, texting, school/work-zone safety, and the Slow Down or Move Over law.

Use five focused tests: signs and signals, right-of-way and passing, DWI and distracted driving, GDL, speed and special driving, and parking, crashes and road users. Then take the 30-question Texas simulator and review the Texas Driver Handbook.

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TOTAL QUESTIONS

PASSING SCORE

PASSING GRADE

70%

TIME LIMIT

No limit

AGE REQUIREMENT

15+

APPLICATION FEE

$16

ATTEMPTS ALLOWED

TEXAS DPS TOPICS

Your Texas DPS Test, Broken Down by Topic

Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 5 essential Texas DPS topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.

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Topic 01

1. Texas Road Signs, Signals & Markings

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Build fast recognition of regulatory, warning, school-zone, work-zone and railroad signs along with signals and lane markings.

Must-Know TX Tip: Read Shape and Color First

An octagon is stop, an inverted triangle is yield, diamonds warn, and orange signals work-zone conditions. Flashing red requires a full stop; flashing yellow requires caution.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Yellow lines separate opposing traffic; white lines separate traffic in the same direction.
A dark traffic signal is treated as an all-way stop.
Follow posted school and work-zone instructions, including active-beacon limits.

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Topic 02

2. Texas Right-of-Way, Turns & Passing

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Master four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections, left turns, passing, merging, school buses and protected turns.

Must-Know TX Tip: Yield Before You Turn Left

At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the driver on the right when arrival is simultaneous. A left turn yields to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Use an acceleration lane to match highway traffic before merging.
Pass only with enough clear distance and never use the shoulder as a passing lane.
A left turn on red is limited to one-way-to-one-way streets after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited.

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Topic 03

3. Texas DWI, Zero Tolerance & Distracted Driving

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Study BAC thresholds, under-21 zero tolerance, implied consent, open containers, drugs and Texas wireless-device rules.

Must-Know TX Tip: Under 21: Any Detectable Alcohol

Texas zero tolerance applies to any detectable alcohol for drivers under 21. For most adults, 0.08% BAC is the per-se DWI threshold.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Only time lowers BAC; food, coffee and cold showers do not.
Texting while driving is illegal; minors may not use wireless devices, including hands-free, except in an emergency.
Drugs and medications can impair driving and compound alcohol’s effects.

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Topic 04

4. Texas GDL, Speed & Special Driving

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Focus on learner/provisional restrictions, speed management, Move Over law, highway driving, weather and hazardous situations.

Must-Know TX Tip: Move Over or Slow Down

When it is safe, vacate the lane nearest a stopped emergency, tow, utility or TxDOT vehicle with activated lights. Otherwise slow as Texas law requires.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Provisional drivers under 18 have curfew, passenger and no-wireless-device restrictions.
Drive at a safe speed for conditions even when below the posted limit.
Use low beams in fog and increase following distance in rain, darkness or traffic.

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Topic 05

5. Texas Parking, Crashes & Road Users

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Review legal stopping and parking, crash duties, pedestrians, bicycles, emergency procedures and vehicle safety.

Must-Know TX Tip: Stop, Help, Exchange Information

After a crash, stop immediately, protect the scene, provide reasonable aid, exchange required information and follow Texas reporting requirements.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Never park where you block a hydrant, driveway, crosswalk, signal or emergency access.
Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and provide safe space when passing bicyclists.
Use the crash-prevention mindset: scan ahead, leave space and avoid abrupt inputs.

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Quick answers to the most common questions about the Texas DPS test

How many questions are on the Texas DPS permit test?

The Texas knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 21 correct answers (70%), so you may miss up to nine. Topics include traffic laws, signs, safe driving, alcohol and drugs, and distracted driving.

What are Texas learner and provisional license restrictions?

A learner license holder drives only with the required licensed adult supervision. A provisional driver under 18 may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. except for work, school activity or emergency; may carry only one non-family passenger under 21; and may not use any wireless device, including hands-free.

How many supervised hours are required in Texas?

Before a teen can move to a provisional license, Texas requires 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a licensed adult age 21 or older, including 10 hours at night, plus the other GDL requirements.

Can I take the Texas permit test online?

Texas offers approved course-based online knowledge-test options for eligible applicants. Teen requirements and course eligibility differ, so confirm your pathway with your certified driver-education provider or Texas DPS before relying on an online option.

What is Texas zero tolerance for drivers under 21?

Texas zero tolerance means a driver under 21 may not operate a vehicle with any detectable alcohol. This is stricter than the adult 0.08% per-se DWI threshold.

What does Texas Slow Down or Move Over require?

When approaching certain stopped vehicles with activated lights, move to a lane away when safe. If a lane change is unsafe, reduce speed by 20 mph below the posted limit, or to less than 5 mph if the posted limit is below 25 mph.

Is a left turn on red legal in Texas?

It can be legal only from a one-way street onto another one-way street after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and other traffic, unless a sign prohibits the turn. It is not a general permission to turn left on red.

What documents do I need for a Texas learner license?

Requirements vary by age and pathway, but commonly include identity and lawful-presence documentation, Social Security number, Texas residency evidence, a completed application and applicable driver-education or school-enrollment documents. Check current DPS requirements before your appointment.

What happens if I fail the Texas knowledge test?

Confirm the retest date with Texas DPS or your approved provider. Use the interval to redo the specific topic test that exposed the weakness instead of taking another mixed quiz.

How should I study for the Texas permit test?

Read the Texas Driver Handbook, master signs and Texas-specific restrictions, complete all five focused practice tests and consistently score 90% or higher before the official test.

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Master the Texas DPS Permit Test

1. The Texas driver's license

2. An Introduction to Driving

How to Pass the Texas DPS Permit Test (2026)

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Your Texas DPS Test, Broken Down by Topic

1. Texas Road Signs, Signals & Markings

Must-Know TX Tip: Read Shape and Color First

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

2. Texas Right-of-Way, Turns & Passing

Must-Know TX Tip: Yield Before You Turn Left

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

3. Texas DWI, Zero Tolerance & Distracted Driving

Must-Know TX Tip: Under 21: Any Detectable Alcohol

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

4. Texas GDL, Speed & Special Driving

Must-Know TX Tip: Move Over or Slow Down

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

5. Texas Parking, Crashes & Road Users

Must-Know TX Tip: Stop, Help, Exchange Information

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

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