Texas Permit Practice Test 2026: learner license knowledge exam
Free Texas permit practice test, also searched as Texas driving test practice (the written test, not the road test): official facts from Texas DPS, questions written from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
- 30 questions, commonly reported
- 70% pass mark
- $16 fee, learner license if you are under 18
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): Texas DPS does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 21 correct (70%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from Texas DPS
| Official exam name | Class C knowledge exam(learner license knowledge exam) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver License Division official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by Texas DPS |
| Pass mark | 70% |
| Time limit | None published by Texas DPS |
| Fee | $16 for a learner license if you are under 18 ($15 license + $1 administrative fee)Learner license, under 18: $15 license + $1 administrative fee; expires on the 18th birthday. Fee must be paid before any exams are given. Applicants 18+ practicing on a Class C license with learner restrictions pay $32 + $1 admin fee ($33, eight-year license). |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | Texas DPS driver license appointments (official site) |
You need 70% to pass the Texas Class C knowledge exam (learner license knowledge exam), per Texas DPS; questions come from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (revised January 2026).
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver License Division official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Application DL-14B; proof of identity (1 primary, or 2 secondary, or 1 secondary + 2 supporting documents); proof of US citizenship or lawful presence; proof of Texas residency; Social Security number. Under 18: parent/guardian present or notarized signature, driver education certificate (DE-964/DEE-964/DE-964E) and VOE form or diploma/GED. Vision exam, photo, thumbprints at the office. |
|---|---|
| Retake | No waiting period stated. Handbook: if you do not pass on the first attempt your application is held for 90 days. |
| Attempts | Handbook: 'After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.' |
| Languages | DPS: 'DPS can only offer the driver license knowledge test in English or Spanish.' Applicants must understand road signs written in English; translators may not help during tests. |
| Road signs | US road signs as shown in the Texas Driver Handbook (handbook credits sign images to the MUTCD, 2009 Edition). |
| Handbook | Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) — Revised January 2026 read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Texas learner license knowledge exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Texas permit test?
Texas DPS does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 21 correct (70%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Texas permit test?
You need 70% to pass, per Texas DPS. Our practice tests mark 21 of 30 (70%), the commonly reported format.
Is the Texas permit test hard?
You need 21 of 30 (70%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 30-question format you can get at most 9 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (revised January 2026) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Texas permit test cost?
$16 for a learner license if you are under 18 ($15 license + $1 administrative fee), per Texas DPS.
Is there a free Texas permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Texas learner license knowledge exam practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 21 of 30 (70%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Learner license knowledge exam questions come from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). Read the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver License Division official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Texas DPS.