🏛️ Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS)

Texas DMV Practice Exam Hub

Official Passing Score: 70% | Total Exam Questions: 30 | Allowed Mistakes: 9

State Agency
Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS)
Texas Transportation Code (TTC)
Passing Benchmark
70% Passing Score
30 Questions • Max 9 Errors
Testing Format
Computerized Knowledge Exam
3 Attempts Included per Fee
Legal Authority
100% Ground Truth
2026/2027 Official Edition
Your Study Progress (Saved in Browser)

Texas DMV Exam Readiness

Average Score: --%
Tests Passed: 0 of 22 0% Ready
Real Exam Mode
⚡

Official TxDPS Exam Simulator

Practice under real DMV conditions: 30 questions selected at random, official countdown timer, no instant answers, and diagnostic score card (70% pass mark).

Launch Official Simulator →
Mistake Bank
🎯

Mistake Bank & Smart Review

Automatically collects every question you miss across all practice tests and the simulator. Review handbook explanations and practice until mastered.

Open Mistake Bank →

Targeted Topic Quizzes (High Search Intent)

High Yield

DMV Vision & Eye Exam Guide

20/40 visual acuity standard, corrective lenses restrictions, and specialist medical referral forms.

Start Vision Quiz →
Road Test

Behind-The-Wheel Road Test Prep

Pre-drive safety inspection checklist, critical automatic fails to avoid, and maneuver score sheet.

Start Road Prep →
Visual Signs

Road Signs & Markings Test

Identify regulatory, warning, and guide signs based on standard MUTCD shapes and colors.

Start Signs Quiz →
Legal Limits

Alcohol, Drugs & Zero Tolerance

Master adult 0.08% BAC limits, minor Zero Tolerance laws, CDL limits, and license suspension terms.

Start DUI Quiz →
Right-of-Way

Right-of-Way & Move Over Law

Intersection precedence, roundabout etiquette, 4-way stops, and emergency vehicle clearance rules.

Start ROW Quiz →
Distances & Limits

Speed Limits & Parking Rules

School zones, statutory urban limits, and parking distances from fire hydrants (15ft) and crosswalks.

Start Limits Quiz →
Signals

Traffic Signals & Flashing Lights

Flashing yellow arrows, solid red right turns, lane control signals, and intersection beacons.

Start Signals Quiz →
Fines & Penalties

Fines, Points & License Suspensions

Point accumulation schedules, mandatory minimum insurance laws, and accident reporting criteria.

Start Fines Quiz →

Targeted Difficulty & Persona Tiers

Challenging

Hardest Marathon Test

The top lowest pass-rate questions: tricky numbers, exact feet, and obscure statutes.

Take Marathon →
First-Time

Teen Learner Permit Test

Tailored for teenagers applying for their provisional instruction permit.

Take Teen Test →
Renewal

Senior Renewal Practice Test

Concise refresher covering updated traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving protocols.

Take Renewal Test →
Fast Review

Last-Minute Cheat Sheet

Quick-reference facts: exact speeds, parking distances, BAC limits, and point fines.

Open Cheat Sheet →

Numbered Mock Exam Sequence (1 to 10)

TEST #1
Exam 1
30 Questions
TEST #2
Exam 2
30 Questions
TEST #3
Exam 3
30 Questions
TEST #4
Exam 4
30 Questions
TEST #5
Exam 5
30 Questions
TEST #6
Exam 6
30 Questions
TEST #7
Exam 7
30 Questions
TEST #8
Exam 8
30 Questions
TEST #9
Exam 9
30 Questions
TEST #10
Exam 10
30 Questions

Single Question Permalinks (Long-Tail SERP Silo)

TX-ROW-001 Under the Texas 'Move Over / Slow Down' law (TTC §545.157), what specific speed reduction is required when passing a stationary emergency vehicle or TxDOT work truck with flashing lights if you cannot vacate the adjacent lane? View Question → TX-PRK-001 In Texas, what is the minimum legal distance you must maintain when parking near a fire hydrant? View Question → TX-PRK-002 Under Texas law, what is the minimum distance you must leave when parking near a crosswalk at an intersection? View Question → TX-PRK-003 How far from a flashing signal, stop sign, or yield sign must you park on the side of a roadway in Texas? View Question → TX-ALC-001 Under the Texas Zero Tolerance Law for minors (under age 21), a minor commits a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense if they drive with: View Question → TX-ALC-002 What does Texas law state regarding an open container of an alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle? View Question → TX-ALC-003 In Texas, an adult driver (21 years or older) is legally considered intoxicated (DWI) when their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reaches: View Question → TX-EMG-001 In Texas, when driving at night with high beams, you must dim your headlights within what distances? View Question → TX-SPD-001 Unless otherwise posted, what is the lawful prima facie speed limit in an urban district in Texas? View Question → TX-FIN-001 Under Texas Transportation Code §545.4251, what is the law regarding reading, writing, or sending text-based messages while operating a motor vehicle? View Question → TX-ROW-002 When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection (no traffic lights or signs) from different roadways at approximately the same time, who yields right-of-way? View Question → TX-SIG-001 What does a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal indicate to a driver intending to turn left in Texas? View Question → TX-VIS-001 What visual acuity must an applicant demonstrate on the Texas DPS eye exam to receive an unrestricted Class C driver license without corrective lenses? View Question → TX-BTW-001 During the Texas DPS Class C behind-the-wheel driving skills test, which action will result in an immediate automatic failure? View Question →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Official State Handbook Answers)

How many questions can you miss on the Texas DPS permit test?
The Texas DPS knowledge exam contains 30 questions. You must answer at least 21 correctly (70% passing score), which means you can miss up to 9 questions and still pass.
What is the Texas Move Over / Slow Down Law (TTC §545.157)?
Under TTC §545.157, drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or TxDOT vehicle with flashing lights must vacate the lane closest to the vehicle or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit (or 5 mph if the speed limit is under 25 mph).
What eye test score do you need for a Texas driver license?
Under 37 TAC §15.51 and TTC §521.1425, Texas DPS requires 20/40 visual acuity or better with or without corrective lenses. If corrective lenses are required to achieve 20/40, Restriction B is placed on your license. Applicants scoring between 20/50 and 20/70 are referred to an eye doctor with Form DL-62.
What causes an automatic fail on the Texas DPS driving test?
Immediate failure occurs if you cause a motor vehicle collision, commit any moving traffic violation (such as running a red light or stop sign), perform a dangerous action where the examiner must take physical or verbal control, or lose more than 30 points on the test.
What is the minimum age to get a learner permit in Texas?
You must be at least 15 years old and enrolled in or have completed a state-approved 32-hour driver education course (concurrent or block method).
How many attempts do you get for the Texas DPS test?
Your application fee covers 3 testing attempts within 90 days. If you fail all 3 times, you must submit a new application and fee.