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The Texas permit test has 30 multiple-choice questions and you need 70% to pass: 21 correct answers, so you can miss up to 9.

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The Texas permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
30
Score needed to pass
70%21 of 30 correct
Texas practice questions on GetMyPermit
500

What's on the Texas permit test

Every question comes from the Texas driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Texas practice questions cover each one.

  • Your license to drive79
  • Signals, signs, and markers64
  • Parking, Stopping, or Standing38
  • Signaling, passing, and turning33
  • The Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability33
  • Vehicle inspection and registration32
  • Some special driving situations31
  • Glossary of Terms30
  • Bicycle Laws and Safety26
  • Additional Safety Tips25
  • Speed and speed limits23
  • Restriction Codes20
  • Safety responsibility19
  • Right-of-way17
  • Motor vehicle crashes15
  • Pedestrian Safety9
  • fees3
  • Introduction3

Texas permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. Which situation can result in suspension of vehicle registration, license, or driving privilege?

    • A. Having a clean driving record
    • B. Paying a crash judgment within 30 days
    • C. Not satisfying a crash judgment within 60 days
    • D. Owning more than one vehicle

    Answer: Not satisfying a crash judgment within 60 days

    Suspension may occur if a judgment from a crash has not been satisfied within 60 days.

  2. 2. What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?

    • A. Increase your speed
    • B. Move into the left lane
    • C. Stay in your lane and do not increase speed
    • D. Move to the center of the road

    Answer: Stay in your lane and do not increase speed

    The handbook tells drivers who are being passed to not increase speed, stay in their lane, and move right if lanes are unmarked.

  3. 3. What does Restriction Code J mean?

    • A. Licensed motorcycle operator 18 or over in sight
    • B. Licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight
    • C. Licensed commercial driver in vehicle
    • D. Must have two licensed riders

    Answer: Licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight

    Code J requires a licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight.

  4. 4. If you need ADA accommodations at a driver license office, what should you do?

    • A. Arrive without notice and demand immediate service
    • B. Email DPS at the provided address 1–2 days before
    • C. Email DPS at the provided address 5–7 business days before your visit
    • D. Call 911 on arrival

    Answer: Email DPS at the provided address 5–7 business days before your visit

    The handbook states you should email DPS at the listed customer service link at least five to seven business days prior to your visit for ADA accommodations.

  5. 5. How close may you legally park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

    • A. 15 feet
    • B. 30 feet
    • C. 50 feet
    • D. 75 feet

    Answer: 50 feet

    The rule says do not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

  6. 6. Which of the following is not recommended in the carbon monoxide safety list?

    • A. Leaving the motor running in a garage
    • B. Leaving vents open when following closely behind another car
    • C. Using the heater or AC in a parked car with windows closed in an enclosed space
    • D. Driving with a properly working muffler

    Answer: Driving with a properly working muffler

    The handbook lists several “Don’t” items including leaving the motor running in a garage, leaving vents open when following closely, running the motor with windows closed while parked, and driving with a defective muffler. Using a properly working muffler is not on the “don’t” list.

  7. 7. How is a shared left-turn lane described?

    • A. A lane used only for passing
    • B. The center lane used only by emergency vehicles
    • C. A lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safe mid-block left turns into business areas
    • D. A lane for right turns only

    Answer: A lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safe mid-block left turns into business areas

    The Glossary defines a shared left-turn lane as a center lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safe mid-block left turns into business areas.

  8. 8. What does a warning sign indicating a divided highway begin advise you?

    • A. There is a one-way street ahead
    • B. Opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median
    • C. The roadway ends
    • D. Only trucks are allowed

    Answer: Opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median

    The description says it advises you are approaching a section where opposing traffic flows are separated by a median island.

Texas permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Texas permit test?

The Texas permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 30 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Texas permit test?

You need 70% to pass: at least 21 of the 30 questions right, so you can miss up to 9.

What is on the Texas permit test?

Questions come from the Texas driver handbook. The main topics are your license to drive; signals, signs, and markers; parking, stopping, or standing; signaling, passing, and turning; and the alcohol and drug impact on the driving ability.

How should I study for the Texas permit test?

Read the Texas driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 500 Texas practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Texas permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Texas practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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