Texas · Practice Test
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).
Studying for the Texas permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Speed limits
In Texas, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
Correct answer: 30 mph
30 mph in residential areas unless signs say otherwise.
Question 2 · School bus rules
When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights in Texas, what must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
Stop for school buses with flashing red lights — both directions must stop.
Question 3 · Traffic signals
What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Texas?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
Flashing red = stop sign. Stop completely, then go when safe.
Your first full mock exam is free.
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Texas, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
an undisclosed number of multiple-choice questions. You need 70% or better to pass.
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. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
Start with a free practice exam. No card, no commitment.
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