What score do I need to pass the Texas permit test?

Texas rules require a score of 70% or better on each knowledge test. On a 30-question practice mock, that is 21 correct answers.

Can I take the knowledge test through driver education?

Yes. Many teens take the knowledge test as part of an approved driver education course instead of at a DPS office. Ask your course provider how the test works and what proof you will bring to DPS.

Are these the real DPS test questions?

No. Every question here is an original practice question written from the rules in the Texas Driver Handbook. The actual test questions are not public, so use this site to learn the rules and read the official handbook as well.

Can I take the test in another language?

Texas DPS offers testing in some languages other than English. Check the DPS page on testing in other languages before your appointment.

Texas DMV Permit Test Practice Test

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Type: State license
Field: Driving
Provider: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Sections: Class C Knowledge Test (30)
Questions · Time: 30 questions · 30 min
Format: Multiple choice knowledge test on Texas traffic laws and road signs, taken at a DPS driver license office or, for many teens, through an approved driver education course. Texas rules require a score of 70% or better on each knowledge test. DPS does not post a fixed number of questions or a time limit on its website, so this practice mock uses 30 questions with 4 answer choices and a 30-minute timer.
Passing score: Texas rules (37 Texas Administrative Code §15.52) require a score of 70% or better on each knowledge test. On a 30-question practice mock, that means at least 21 correct answers.
Eligibility: You can apply for a Texas learner license at age 15. Applicants under 18 must complete the classroom part of an approved driver education course, which includes the knowledge test or proof that you passed it, and must show school attendance or a diploma. Check the Texas DPS website for the current list of documents and fees before you go.

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Class C Knowledge Test30 questions

Unit 1: Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings★★★★★Weight 20%
Unit 2: Right of Way and Turns★★★★★Weight 20%
Unit 3: Speed, Lanes, Passing, and Parking★★★★☆Weight 20%
Unit 4: Safe Driving and Sharing the Road★★★★☆Weight 20%
Unit 5: Licensing, Alcohol, and Driver Responsibility★★★★☆Weight 20%

Texas DMV Permit Test study tips

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Study order: Start with Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings, then Right of Way and Turns. These two chapters teach the basic rules that the other three build on. Next study Speed, Lanes, Passing, and Parking, then Safe Driving and Sharing the Road, and finish with Licensing, Alcohol, and Driver Responsibility. Each chapter carries the same weight in our practice sets, so do not skip any of them.
Topics people often miss: Speed, Lanes, Passing, and Parking is full of numbers that are easy to mix up, such as 30 mph in an urban district, 15 mph in an alley, 100 feet for signaling, and the parking distances, so keep them in one list. Licensing, Alcohol, and Driver Responsibility also depends on exact rules for teen drivers, phones, and blood alcohol limits. Check those figures against the current Texas Driver Handbook.
Test day tips: Texas rules require a score of at least 70% on the knowledge test, which is 21 correct answers on our 30-question mock. Read every answer choice before you pick one, because wrong choices often differ by a single number or word. If a question is hard, think about which choice keeps pedestrians and other drivers safest.

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Texas DMV Permit Test exam trends

Knowledge tests cover both road signs and road rules. Sign shapes and colors, flashing signals, right-of-way at four-way stops and when turning left, special speed limits (urban districts, alleys, school zones), parking distances, school bus stops, and alcohol and phone laws are the topics new drivers most often need to review. The chapters on this site are study groupings, not official test sections.

Start with Beginner sets on signs and right of way, then add the chapters with numbers (speed limits, parking distances, signaling distance, blood alcohol limits). Put every missed question in your review notes and redo them the next day. Before test day, take a full 30-question Mock Exam and aim for at least 24 correct so you have a safety margin.

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About Texas DMV Permit Test

The Texas permit test (officially the Class C driver license knowledge test) checks that you know Texas traffic laws and road signs before you get a learner license or a first Texas driver license. The questions come from the Texas Driver Handbook: sign shapes and colors, traffic signals, right-of-way rules, speed limits, passing and parking, safe driving, sharing the road, and laws on alcohol, phones, and teen drivers. Texas rules require a score of at least 70% on each knowledge test. Practicing short sets every day helps you remember the numbers and rules that are easy to mix up.

FAQ

Q. What score do I need to pass the Texas permit test?: Texas rules require a score of 70% or better on each knowledge test. On a 30-question practice mock, that is 21 correct answers.
Q. Can I take the knowledge test through driver education?: Yes. Many teens take the knowledge test as part of an approved driver education course instead of at a DPS office. Ask your course provider how the test works and what proof you will bring to DPS.
Q. Are these the real DPS test questions?: No. Every question here is an original practice question written from the rules in the Texas Driver Handbook. The actual test questions are not public, so use this site to learn the rules and read the official handbook as well.
Q. Can I take the test in another language?: Texas DPS offers testing in some languages other than English. Check the DPS page on testing in other languages before your appointment.

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