Texas Permit Practice Test: Getting Your License (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What is the minimum age for a Texas learner license?

1. 15
2. 14
3. 16

Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 of 20

With a provisional license (Phase Two), how many passengers under 21 who are not family members may you carry?

1. Up to three
2. No more than one
3. None at all

Question 9 of 20

During Phase Two, when may you not drive unless it is for work, a school activity or a medical emergency?

1. Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
2. After sunset
3. Between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

Question 10 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 11 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 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

Which license class lets you drive a motorcycle in Texas?

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

Question 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 of 20

If you fail an exam on the first try, how long is your application held?

1. 30 days
2. One year
3. 90 days, or until three failed attempts

Question 19 of 20

After passing all exams, how long can you use the temporary license while the permanent one arrives by mail?

1. 45 days
2. 10 days
3. 90 days

Question 20 of 20

You fail the driving exam if more than how many points are deducted?

1. 10 points
2. 30 points
3. 50 points