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Texas Permit Practice Test (2026)
Free Texas permit practice questions, each answer cited to the official Texas handbook. No sign-up, no ads.
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 30 (approximate)
- To pass
- 21/30 (approximate)
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) January 2026, checked 2026-11.
Free 10-question sample test
Tap an answer to see if you are right, with the reason and the handbook page.
1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Texas learner license?
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 15 years old
Answer
D. You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner license.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 7
2. How many days do new residents have to get a Texas license after moving to Texas?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
Answer
D. New residents have 90 days to secure a Texas driver license.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 7
3. According to the handbook, right-of-way is something that is what?
- Given, not taken
- Taken by the faster driver
- Held by the larger vehicle
- Earned by the older driver
Answer
A. Give the right-of-way when the other driver does not follow the rules.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 26
4. What must you do when you face this light?
- Slow down and proceed if no cars are coming
- Stop only if other cars are coming toward you
- Stop before the crosswalk or intersection
- Proceed if you turn left
Answer
C. Stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection and yield to pedestrians.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 31
5. Which color is used on signs for a general warning or caution?
- Red
- Blue
- Brown
- Yellow
Answer
D. Yellow signs give a general warning or caution.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 32
6. How far before turning or stopping should you signal continuously?
- At least 25 feet
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet
- At least 300 feet
Answer
C. Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 44
7. Within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing must you never drive on the left side?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
Answer
C. Do not drive on the left side within 100 feet of or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 44
8. When you leave your vehicle, what should you do?
- Leave the motor running while you are away
- Take off the parking brake and lock the doors
- Leave the key in the ignition for a quick return
- Turn the motor off and set the parking brake
Answer
D. Turn the motor off, set the parking brake and remove the key when you leave your vehicle.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 48
9. At speeds of 30 mph or less, what is the minimum following time in good conditions?
- 1 second
- 4 seconds
- 6 seconds
- 2 seconds
Answer
D. Keep at least a 2 second gap at speeds of 30 mph or less.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 51
10. You must use your headlights beginning how long after sunset?
- 10 minutes
- 1 hour
- 30 minutes
- 2 hours
Answer
C. Use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
From the handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), PDF p. 53
What's on the test
- Permit and license rules: You can apply for a learner license at 15 if you finish the classroom part of driver education.
- Road signs: Shape tells you the sign before you read it: octagon is stop, equilateral triangle is yield, diamond is a hazard warning, pentagon is school, round is railroad, and a pennant warns of a no-pass zone.
- Signals and markings: Red means stop before the crosswalk.
- Right-of-way: Right-of-way is given, not taken.
- Turns and lanes: Plan every turn early.
- Speed and following: Texas limits when nothing else is posted: urban district 30 mph, alley 15 mph, numbered highway outside town 70 mph for cars, other highways 60 mph.
- Passing: Pass only when the way is clear.
- Parking and stopping: Never park, stop or stand on a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, railroad track or inside an intersection.
- Sharing the road: Trucks need more room to stop: a car at 55 mph stops in about 240 feet, a loaded truck in more than 400 feet.
- Alcohol and drugs: An adult age 21 or older is legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 or more.
- Safe driving: Everyone in the car must wear a safety belt.
- Emergencies and weather: If you skid, take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer in the direction of the skid.
- Texas essentials: New residents have 90 days to get a Texas license and must register their vehicle within 30 days of moving or buying it.
Signs worth knowing
Red light
A steady red light means stop.
Flashing red light
A flashing red light works like a stop sign.
Yellow light
A steady yellow light means the light is about to turn red.
Flashing yellow light
A flashing yellow light warns you to be careful.
Green light
A steady green light means you may go.
Stop sign
You must come to a full stop here.
Yield sign
You must let other traffic and pedestrians go first.
Speed limit sign
This is the highest speed allowed on this road in good conditions.
Wrong Way sign
You are going the wrong way on a road where traffic comes toward you.
Do Not Enter sign
You may not drive into this road or ramp because traffic comes toward you.
Five things to remember
- A learner license expires on your 18th birthday. Hold it at least six months before you can get a provisional license at 16 or older. (Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p. 8)
- Colors: red means stop or yield, yellow is a general warning, orange is construction, blue is motorist services, green guides, brown marks recreation. (Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p. 32)
- A steady yellow light means red is next. Stop if you can do it safely. A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution. (Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p. 31)
- At an intersection without signs or signals, yield to vehicles already in or approaching on your right. When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic. (Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p. 26)
- Signal at least 100 feet before you turn or stop, and turn the signal off when you finish. (Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p. 44)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Texas permit test?
30 (approximate). Texas does not publish the exact number of knowledge-test questions. This practice test uses the published 70% pass mark (37 TAC 15.52) and 30 questions.
What score do you need to pass the Texas permit test?
21/30 (approximate).
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Turnlane is not affiliated with any state agency. Questions are written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) January 2026; the official test may differ. Always check the current handbook.