Texas Permit Test Study Guide
Every key concept from the official handbook, organized by topic.
Direct answer
Texas permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: 70% or better; Minimum age: 15 through 18 for a Texas learner license (instruction permit); Fee: $16 for a learner license at age 15 with driver education ($15 license + $1 administrative fee); Re-takes: If knowledge or driving exams are not passed on the first attempt, the application is held 90 days; after 90 days or 3 failed exams, a new application and fee are required; Official handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
Each field links to the primary official source used for its review. A field marked not stated means the reviewed source did not publish that requested fact; confirm current application details with the authority.
| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | 70% or better | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 through 18 for a Texas learner license (instruction permit) | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $16 for a learner license at age 15 with driver education ($15 license + $1 administrative fee) | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | If knowledge or driving exams are not passed on the first attempt, the application is held 90 days; after 90 days or 3 failed exams, a new application and fee are required | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
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