Texas Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)
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From the official handbook, Revised January 2026, Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DPS. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)
Question 1 of 20
You move to Texas with a car from another state. How long can you drive it before registering it in Texas?
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Answer: 30 days
New residents may drive their vehicle for 30 days; after that it must be registered in Texas, after an inspection.
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Question 2 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: No U-turns at this intersection
The slashed U-shaped arrow means U-turns are prohibited at that intersection.
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Question 3 of 20
What does this sign tell you?
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Answer: A divided highway begins ahead
Traffic in opposite directions will be separated by a median island ahead.
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Question 4 of 20
What should you do when you see this sign?
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Answer: Slow down and watch for pedestrians
Many pedestrians cross here: slow down and watch for them.
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Question 5 of 20
How can you draw attention when signaling a stop?
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Answer: Pump your brakes a few times
Pumping the brakes a few times flashes the brake lights and gets the attention of drivers behind you.
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Question 6 of 20
What does this sign tell you?
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Answer: Keep to the right of the island or median ahead
This sign is placed before islands and medians: drive to the right of it.
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Question 7 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: Slippery when wet: slow down and avoid sudden moves
The road is slippery when wet: slow down and do not turn, speed up or stop suddenly.
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Question 8 of 20
What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?
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Answer: Look behind for oncoming traffic, including bicycles
When you leave the car, turn off the motor, set the parking brake, remove the key and look behind before opening the door.
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Question 9 of 20
What does this sign tell you?
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Answer: You are near a school: slow down and watch for children
Near a school, slow down, watch for children and be ready to stop suddenly.
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Question 10 of 20
You turn left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Which lanes should you use?
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Answer: From the left lane into the right lane going your way
From a one-way street, turn left from the left lane into the right lane moving in your direction.
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Question 11 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: If you are driving slower than other traffic, stay in the right lane
Slower vehicles must keep to the right-hand lane.
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Question 12 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
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Answer: A winding road ahead: drive slowly and do not pass
A winding road follows: drive slowly and carefully and do not pass.
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Question 13 of 20
When you leave your car parked on a hill, what must you do with the front wheels?
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Answer: Turn them to the curb or side of the road
An unattended car must have the engine off, the key removed, the brake set and, on a grade, the front wheels turned to the curb or side of the road.
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Question 14 of 20
You see this orange diamond sign. What should you be ready to do?
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Answer: Slow down, change lanes or stop for workers and equipment
Orange signs mark work zones: slow down, be ready to change lanes and expect workers and equipment to move unexpectedly.
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Question 15 of 20
How should you make a right turn?
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Answer: From the far right lane, as close as possible to the right edge
Move to the far right lane early, signal and slow down at least 100 feet before, and keep close to the right edge.
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Question 16 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
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Answer: A traffic signal ahead
This warning sign tells you there is a traffic signal ahead; be ready to stop.
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Question 17 of 20
You are in the right lane and see this sign. What should you do?
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Answer: Merge into the left lane: your lane ends
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must merge left.
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Question 18 of 20
Where is it illegal to drive on the left side of the road to pass?
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Answer: Within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge or tunnel
Never drive on the left within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel, or on hills and curves.
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Question 19 of 20
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, who has the right-of-way?
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Answer: Vehicles already on the highway
Yield to vehicles already on the highway; use the speed change lane to reach the speed of traffic and merge.
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Question 20 of 20
To fight highway hypnosis on a long trip, how often should you stop?
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Answer: At least every two hours or 100 miles
Stop at least every two hours or 100 miles, keep your eyes moving and do not drive more than eight hours a day.
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