Texas driver's license practice tests
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Pick a topic, answer short quizzes with illustrations for signs and signals, and review the explanations.
- Texas Driver Handbook · Revised January 2026
- 840 questions
- 74 with illustrations
Practice by topic
Each topic has its own questions and its own score.
Licensing basics
Age rules, permits, license types, the testing process, and renewals.
Signals & vehicle controls
Signaling, headlights, horns, required equipment, and what to do if your vehicle breaks down.
Pavement markings
Yellow and white lane lines, turn lanes, bike lanes, and edge lines.
Freeway driving
Merging, exiting, passing, and highway driving rules.
Parking rules
Where you may not park, hill parking, and disabled parking.
Sign shapes & colors
What every sign shape and color means before you even read it.
Road signs
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs you will see on Texas roads.
Traffic signals
Red, yellow, and green lights and arrows, and how to use a roundabout.
Right-of-way & turning
Who goes first at intersections, and the rules for turning safely.
Railroad & light rail crossings
Safety rules for crossing train tracks and sharing the road with light rail.
Pedestrian rights
Crosswalk rules and a driver's duty to yield to people on foot.
Sharing the road
Safely sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, and buses.
Speed & following distance
The basic speed law and how to judge a safe following distance.
Seat belts & child safety
Seat belt requirements and child car seat rules.
Distracted driving
Texas's texting and hand-held device laws while driving.
Emergencies and special situations
Skids, blowouts, brake failure, winter weather, floods, and other special situations.
Emergency vehicles & work zones
Yielding to emergency vehicles and driving safely through work zones.
Alcohol & drugs
DUI/DWI laws, BAC limits, and the consequences of driving impaired.
Financial responsibility & insurance
Insurance minimums, vehicle registration, and what to do after a crash.
Driving record & suspensions
How your driving record works and when your license can be suspended or revoked.
Test yourself
Mix everything together, or retry what you got wrong.
Exam simulator
40 random questions from every topic, like a mini exam.
Challenge bank
Questions you missed come back here until you get them right.
The official knowledge test at a Texas DPS driver license office is multiple choice, covering the rules of the road, road signs, and safe driving practices from the Texas Driver Handbook. It is offered in English and Spanish.
Background & resources
Historical notes and official links from the manual that aren't quiz questions, but are part of the full picture.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
Is this an official Texas government website?
No. Official Driving Test is an independent, free educational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) or any government agency.
What languages are the practice questions available in?
Every question, answer choice and explanation on this site is written in English, العربية, Español, 中文, Tiếng Việt, دری, پښتو, Kiswahili, Français, हिन्दी, Հայերեն, Русский, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, and you can switch between them at any time.
What is the source for these practice questions?
All questions are original and based on the official Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) manual, "Texas Driver Handbook" (Revised January 2026 edition).
How many Texas practice questions are on this site?
840 original practice questions across 20 topics, covering the entire manual.
Do I need to create an account to use this site?
No. The site is completely free and does not require any sign-up. Your scores are saved locally in your own browser only.