Texas Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

For how long is a regular Texas driver license usually valid for an adult?

1. Four years
2. Eight years
3. Ten years

Question 2 of 20

Who must complete an approved driver education course to get a Texas license?

1. Only drivers under 18
2. Only drivers who failed the exam
3. Everyone younger than 25

Question 3 of 20

What course must every applicant complete before the driving exam?

1. Impact Texas Drivers (ITD)
2. A defensive driving course
3. A first aid course

Question 4 of 20

What score do you need to pass a Texas knowledge exam?

1. 80 percent or better
2. 70 percent or better
3. 60 percent or better

Question 5 of 20

What happens to the six-month learner period if your license is suspended during Phase One?

1. It is extended by the number of days of the suspension
2. It starts over from zero
3. Nothing; the suspension does not count

Question 6 of 20

What should you do with over-the-counter medicines such as antihistamines before driving?

1. Read the labels: many cause drowsiness
2. Nothing; only prescription drugs matter
3. Take a double dose to feel better faster

Question 7 of 20

May a driver under 18 talk on a hands-free phone while driving in Texas?

1. No, except in an emergency
2. Yes, if it is hands-free
3. Yes, but only on highways

Question 8 of 20

Under the Graduated Driver License program, how long must you hold a learner license before getting a provisional license?

1. At least three months
2. At least one year
3. At least six months

Question 9 of 20

What is one of the first effects of alcohol on a driver?

1. Better reaction time
2. Loss of judgment and impaired vision
3. Sharper hearing

Question 10 of 20

When does a Texas provisional license expire?

1. Six months after it is issued
2. On your 18th birthday
3. On your 21st birthday

Question 11 of 20

During the school year, how recent must your VOE form be when you apply?

1. Dated within the last year
2. Dated no more than 30 days before you apply
3. Any date is accepted

Question 12 of 20

Which is a requirement for a provisional license?

1. Being at least 17 and passing only the knowledge exam
2. Having a parent ride along for one year
3. Passing driver education and the vision and driving exams, after six months with a learner license

Question 13 of 20

To get a first license under 18, the Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form must show you attended school at least how many days in the previous semester?

1. 80 days
2. 30 days
3. 120 days

Question 14 of 20

Which license class lets you drive a motorcycle in Texas?

1. Class M
2. Class C
3. Class A

Question 15 of 20

What must you complete to get a learner license?

1. A driving exam and 30 hours of practice
2. Only a vision exam
3. The classroom part of driver education, a vision exam and a knowledge exam

Question 16 of 20

Who may supervise a driver with a learner license?

1. Any licensed driver 18 or older, from any seat
2. A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of experience, in the front passenger seat
3. Any adult, even without a license

Question 17 of 20

After a crash with only vehicle damage on a main lane or ramp, if the cars can be driven safely, what must you do?

1. Leave them where they are until police arrive
2. Move them as soon as possible to a crash investigation site, the frontage road or another safe place
3. Drive home and report it the next day

Question 18 of 20

What is the minimum age for a Texas learner license?

1. 15
2. 14
3. 16

Question 19 of 20

You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

1. Drive away if the damage is small
2. Wait one hour, then leave
3. Leave a secure, visible written note with your name, address and what happened

Question 20 of 20

What happens to an adult who refuses a breath or blood test after a DWI arrest?

1. Nothing, if they are not convicted
2. License suspended for 180 days, up to 730 days for later refusals
3. A $50 fine only