Texas DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 46

What minimum coverage does Texas require for injury or death of two or more people?

1. $60,000
2. $30,000
3. $100,000

Question 2 of 46

A school bus ahead has alternately flashing red lights. You are coming from the opposite direction on the same road. What must you do?

1. Stop
2. Slow down and pass carefully
3. Honk and continue

Question 3 of 46

Which contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce can of beer?

1. A 12-ounce glass of wine
2. A 5-ounce glass of wine
3. Three ounces of liquor

Question 4 of 46

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

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

Question 5 of 46

Unless another limit is posted, what is the speed limit in an urban district in Texas?

1. 30 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 35 mph

Question 6 of 46

What is the minimum Texas liability coverage for injury or death of one person?

1. $15,000
2. $50,000
3. $30,000

Question 7 of 46

You turn left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Which lanes should you use?

1. From the right lane into the left lane
2. From the left lane into the right lane going your way
3. Any lane into any lane

Question 8 of 46

You want to turn right and a bicyclist is riding on your right. What should you do?

1. Pass the bicycle and turn in front of it
2. Honk so the cyclist stops
3. Slow down and merge behind the bicycle, then turn

Question 9 of 46

What shape is the railroad advance warning sign?

1. Round
2. Diamond
3. Rectangle

Question 10 of 46

In winter, where may ice form even when the rest of the road is clear?

1. In tunnels
2. On wide straight roads in the sun
3. On bridges

Question 11 of 46

You are not in the proper lane half a block before your turn. What should you do?

1. Cut across lanes quickly
2. Do not turn; continue straight ahead
3. Stop and wait for a gap

Question 12 of 46

Which shape is used only for yield signs?

1. Octagon
2. Triangle pointing down
3. Pentagon

Question 13 of 46

To whom must you show your license on request?

1. A peace officer and anyone involved in a crash with you
2. Only a judge
3. Only a DPS employee

Question 14 of 46

What does an orange sign mean?

1. Motorist services
2. Recreation area
3. Construction or maintenance work ahead

Question 15 of 46

A pedestrian is in the crosswalk when your light turns green. What must you do?

1. Still give the pedestrian the right-of-way
2. Go, because your light is green
3. Honk so they hurry

Question 16 of 46

What is the fine for a first conviction of illegally passing a stopped school bus?

1. $50 to $100
2. $5,000
3. $500 to $1,250

Question 17 of 46

How soon must you report a change of address to DPS?

1. Within 30 days
2. Within 10 days
3. At your next renewal

Question 18 of 46

Why must you turn off your turn signal after a turn?

1. To save the battery
2. It is only a courtesy
3. An unintended signal still means turn to other drivers

Question 19 of 46

Which headlights should you use in fog, heavy rain or dust?

1. High beams
2. Low beams
3. Parking lights only

Question 20 of 46

How should you stop serious bleeding at a crash scene?

1. Press thick, clean cloth pads on the wound by hand or with a bandage
2. Pour cold water on it
3. Raise the person to a sitting position

Question 21 of 46

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 22 of 46

What is an occupational (essential need) license?

1. A license for professional drivers
2. A restricted license a court may authorize after a suspension when you prove an essential need to drive
3. A permit to drive farm machinery

Question 23 of 46

The light turns steady yellow as you approach. What should you do?

1. Stop before the crosswalk if you can do so safely
2. Speed up to beat the red
3. Always continue through

Question 24 of 46

You approach a police car, tow truck or TxDOT vehicle stopped with its lights on. On a road with one lane in your direction, what must you do?

1. Keep your speed and honk
2. Stop completely behind it
3. Slow to 20 mph below the speed limit

Question 25 of 46

How much greater is your chance of being killed if you are thrown from your car?

1. Twice as great
2. It is the same
3. Five times greater

Question 26 of 46

You are following another vehicle at night. Within what distance must you use low beams?

1. 300 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 27 of 46

What should you do at this sign?

1. Always stop completely
2. Speed up to merge first
3. Slow down, and stop if needed, to yield to traffic on the other road

Question 28 of 46

What does a defensive driver do?

1. Stays alert, looks for trouble spots and has a plan of action
2. Drives faster to stay ahead of traffic
3. Assumes other drivers will always follow the rules

Question 29 of 46

What lighting must a bicycle have at night in Texas?

1. Only a bell
2. A white front lamp visible at 500 feet and a red rear reflector
3. Any color light on the handlebars

Question 30 of 46

What is the fine for a first offense of parking illegally in a disabled parking space?

1. $25 to $50
2. $100
3. $500 to $750

Question 31 of 46

What should you do when you see this sign?

1. Turn right at the next street
2. Merge right
3. Slow down, keep right and do not pass: the road curves to the right

Question 32 of 46

About how deep must water be to float many cars?

1. Twelve inches
2. Two inches
3. Six feet

Question 33 of 46

What does this sign warn you about?

1. A traffic signal ahead
2. A railroad crossing
3. An emergency vehicle station

Question 34 of 46

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

Question 35 of 46

How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

1. One second
2. Two car lengths at any speed
3. At least four to six seconds

Question 36 of 46

An oncoming car's headlights are blinding you. Where should you look?

1. Straight into the headlights
2. At the center line
3. Down at the lower right side of your lane

Question 37 of 46

You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?

1. The road ends ahead
2. You are driving the wrong way on a one-way street
3. Use the left lane

Question 38 of 46

Can you share a lane with a motorcycle if there seems to be room?

1. Yes, if you stay to the side
2. No, the motorcycle is entitled to the full lane
3. Yes, in heavy traffic

Question 39 of 46

Your brakes fail. What can you do?

1. Turn off the engine
2. Shift into neutral
3. Use the parking brake carefully and shift to a lower gear

Question 40 of 46

On a multi-lane highway, which lane should you use if you drive slower than the normal flow?

1. The left lane
2. The right lane
3. The center lane

Question 41 of 46

Does caffeine make a drunk driver safe to drive?

1. Yes, two cups are enough
2. Yes, if taken with food
3. No, it does not make a drunk driver sober

Question 42 of 46

A 15-year-old passenger rides without a safety belt. Who can be fined?

1. The driver
2. Only the passenger's parents
3. No one

Question 43 of 46

May you park in the striped area next to a disabled parking space?

1. Yes, for up to 15 minutes
2. No, it is for wheelchair lifts
3. Yes, if you have a small car

Question 44 of 46

What does this sign mean?

1. Left lane ends
2. Left turn only
3. No left turn at this intersection

Question 45 of 46

When you leave your car parked on a hill, what must you do with the front wheels?

1. Turn them to the curb or side of the road
2. Keep them straight
3. Turn them toward the street

Question 46 of 46

When a city or county sets a speed limit, how must the day and night limits compare?

1. The night limit must be 10 mph lower
2. They must be the same
3. There is no night limit