US Permit Test

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Texas Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official DPS Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Texas Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Texas Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Texas Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Texas Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Texas Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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Texas study guide

Every Texas bank item with answers — open handbook extras testers reuse, then cite them.

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How it works

  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

  2. Step 2

    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

  3. Step 3

    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Texas

Texas uses a two-step Graduated Driver License program: you must hold a learner license for at least six months and complete 30 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice (at least 10 at night, with a licensed driver 21 or older) before getting a provisional license at 16. Provisional drivers may carry only one non-family passenger under 21, may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school activities, or emergencies, and may not use wireless devices, even hands-free.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: DPS

Texas permit test FAQ

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

You must score at least 70% to pass the Texas Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam), according to the DPS (verified 2026-09-22).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Texas?

You can apply for a learner's permit in Texas at 15, according to the DPS (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Texas permit cost?

$16 (learner license, under 18; expires on your 18th birthday). A new Class C license for ages 18-84 is $33. — as listed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Texas permit test?

One application and fee cover up to three attempts at each exam; if you fail, your application is held open for 90 days. After three failed exams or 90 days, you must submit a new application and pay the fee again; DPS does not publish a minimum wait between attempts. (per the DPS, verified 2026-09-22).

Can you take the Texas permit test online?

Yes, in some cases. The DPS offers an online option for the Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam) — check eligibility on the official site (verified 2026-09-22).

What languages is the Texas permit test offered in?

English and Spanish (DPS supplies the Class C knowledge exam to driver education schools in English or in both English and Spanish) (per the DPS, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in Texas?

Driver licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The official site is https://www.dps.texas.gov/.

Where can I read the official Texas driver handbook?

The official Texas driver handbook is published by the DPS at https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and Texas traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

Need the full citable set? See verified Texas permit-test answers or the Texas state-question study guide.

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