Texas Driving Test Practice

Prepare for the Texas DPS written exam with these 20 Texas-specific practice questions. Every question includes instant feedback and a clear explanation, so you can learn the actual Texas Transportation Code rules — speed limits, the Move Over law, zero-tolerance alcohol rules, and more — before you walk into the DPS office.

PRACTICE TESTS

1. In Texas, what is the default speed limit in an urban district unless otherwise posted?
Urban district street in Texas with a posted speed limit sign
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2. What is the standard speed limit in a Texas school zone when the lights are flashing?
Texas school zone sign with flashing yellow lights
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3. What is the maximum posted speed limit on most rural interstate highways in Texas?
Rural Texas interstate highway with 75 mph speed limit sign
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4. Under the Texas Move Over law, what must you do when you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?
Texas Move Over law scene with stopped police vehicle on the shoulder
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5. Which statements about alcohol and driving in Texas are true? (Choose two.)
Breathalyzer test and Texas DWI law information
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6. In Texas, a child younger than 8 years old must be secured in a child safety seat unless the child is:
Child safety seat properly installed in a car
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7. In Texas, using a handheld phone to read, write, or send a text message while driving is:
Driver holding a smartphone while behind the wheel
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8. When required to stop at a Texas railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?
Railroad crossing with crossbuck sign and stop line in Texas
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9. On an undivided Texas road, a school bus stops with its red lights flashing. You must:
Texas school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm extended
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10. In Texas, when is a right turn at a red light permitted?
Driver making a right turn on red at a Texas intersection
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11. On a Texas multi-lane highway, the left lane is intended for:
Multi-lane Texas highway with left lane marked for passing
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12. In Texas, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?
Fire hydrant on a Texas street with a no parking zone
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13. How many questions are on the Texas DPS written knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly to pass?
Texas DPS written knowledge test on a computer screen
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14. What is the minimum age to apply for a Texas learner license (permit)?
Teen driver holding a Texas learner license
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15. You approach a Texas low-water crossing with water flowing across the road. What should you do?
Flooded low-water crossing on a Texas country road
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16. In Texas, you must turn on your headlights:
Car headlights on during low visibility Texas rainstorm
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17. What should you do when an emergency vehicle with lights and a siren approaches? (Choose two.)
Ambulance with lights and siren approaching traffic in Texas
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18. Which of the following are required by Texas law? (Choose two.)
Seat belt and motorcycle helmet required by Texas law
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19. In Texas, an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road is:
Open container of alcohol in a vehicle passenger area
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20. A Texas center lane marked with solid and broken yellow lines on both sides may be used to:
Two-way left turn only center lane on a Texas road
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Pass Your Texas Learner License Exam on the First Try with Realistic Texas Driving Test Practice

1. Why Texas Drivers Need a Dedicated DPS Practice Test

Texas rules are not the same as everyone else's. The Texas Department of Public Safety written knowledge exam is built directly from the Texas Driver Handbook, and it tests rules that simply do not appear on generic national quizzes — the state's Move Over law, the 20 mph school zone standard, the 30 mph default urban speed limit, and the zero-tolerance alcohol policy for drivers under 21. Our Texas driving test practice is written specifically around those rules so that nothing on test day catches you off guard. Whether you are a 15-year-old applying for your first learner license, a parent helping a teen study, or an adult transferring an out-of-state license, these Texas permit practice questions give you realistic, handbook-accurate preparation.

2. What the Texas DPS Written Test Actually Covers

30 questions. 21 correct to pass. Two attempts per visit. The Texas knowledge exam is a 30-question multiple-choice test covering traffic laws and road signs, and you must answer at least 21 correctly (70%) to pass. Our Texas practice test mirrors that structure, with questions on: Texas speed limits (urban districts, school zones, rural interstates), right-of-way at intersections and four-way stops, traffic signals and pavement markings, sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, and large trucks, alcohol and drug laws including BAC limits and implied consent, occupant protection laws for adults and children, railroad crossing procedures, parking restrictions, and safe driving practices like following distance and hydroplaning prevention.

3. Texas-Specific Laws You Must Know Before Test Day

The details that decide whether you pass. Texas has several rules that out-of-state drivers and first-time test takers frequently miss. The Move Over law requires you to change lanes or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit for stopped emergency, tow, and TxDOT vehicles. Texting while driving has been illegal statewide since 2017, and handheld phone use is banned entirely in school zones. The left-lane law requires slower drivers to move right, and on highways posted 80 mph or higher the left lane is reserved for passing only. Texas also enforces a zero-tolerance standard for drivers under 21, meaning any detectable amount of alcohol can result in a DWI arrest. Every one of these rules is covered in the questions below, with a plain-English explanation after each answer.

4. How to Use This Texas Practice Test Effectively

Study the explanation, not just the answer. Answer all 20 questions without checking the explanations first, then use the "Show All Answers" button to review every item at once. Read each explanation carefully — the Texas DPS reuses the same concepts in different phrasings, so understanding the underlying rule is far more valuable than memorizing a letter. Retake the test after a day, aim for a consistent score of 90% or higher, then move on to full-length 30-question mock exams. Drivers who consistently score above 90% on practice tests pass the real Texas knowledge exam on their first attempt far more often than those who only read the handbook.

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