Texas: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “State law requires DPS to print which two statements on the back of a Texas driver license or ID card?” · “No one younger than what age is exempt from taking the driving exam?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Texas Driver Handbook" (Revised January 2026), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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State law requires DPS to print which two statements on the back of a Texas driver license or ID card?
- "Organ donor" and "Blood type and drug allergies"
- "Directive to physician" and "Emergency contact number"
- "Veteran" and "Disabled veteran"
- "Under 21" and "Provisional"
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Correct answer: "Directive to physician" and "Emergency contact number"
State law requires DPS to print the statements "Directive to physician has been filed at telephone #" and "Emergency contact number" on the back of the card.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 5
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If you choose to be an organ donor when applying for a Texas driver license or ID card, what appears on the front of your card?
- The word "DONOR" in large red capital letters
- A small heart with the word "donor"
- A star symbol
- Nothing changes on the card
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Correct answer: A small heart with the word "donor"
If you choose to be an organ donor, a small heart with the word "donor" will be printed on the front of the card, which serves as conclusive evidence of the person's status as a donor.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 6
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All in-office driver license applicants who are at least what age are given the opportunity to complete a voter registration application?
- 16 years old
- 17 years, 10 months
- 18 years old
- 17 years old
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Correct answer: 17 years, 10 months
All in-office applicants who are at least 17 years and 10 months old are provided the opportunity to complete a voter registration application.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 6
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When applying for an original Texas driver license, an applicant must provide evidence of what, unless they state they do not own a motor vehicle requiring it?
- Vehicle registration only
- Financial responsibility (proof of insurance)
- A high school diploma
- Completion of a defensive driving course
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Correct answer: Financial responsibility (proof of insurance)
When applying for an original driver license, you must provide evidence of financial responsibility or a statement that you do not own a motor vehicle that requires the maintenance of financial responsibility.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 6
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As part of the required application information, a Texas driver license applicant's social security number is verified through which agency?
- The Texas Department of Public Safety only
- The Social Security Administration
- The county tax assessor-collector
- The Department of Homeland Security
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Correct answer: The Social Security Administration
The Social Security number provided is verified electronically through the Social Security Administration.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 6
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Individuals younger than what age are required to successfully complete an approved driver education course to obtain a Texas driver license?
- 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
- 25 years of age
- 30 years of age
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Correct answer: 25 years of age
Individuals younger than 25 years of age are required to successfully complete an approved driver education course.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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What course must all driver license applicants complete, appropriate to their age group, prior to taking the driving exam?
- A defensive driving course
- The Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course
- An adult driver education course
- A road rage awareness course
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Correct answer: The Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course
All driver license applicants must complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course appropriate for their age group prior to taking the driving exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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If you are younger than 18 years of age, who must sign your driver license application under oath?
- Only the applicant
- A custodial parent or guardian
- Any licensed adult driver
- A school counselor
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Correct answer: A custodial parent or guardian
If you are younger than 18, your application must be signed, under oath, by the parent or guardian with custody. If there is no guardian, an employer or county judge may sign.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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A minor applicant and cosigner must acknowledge receipt of information about which topics before a license is issued?
- Vehicle maintenance and fuel economy
- Distracted driving and zero tolerance law
- Traffic court procedures
- Auto insurance rate comparisons
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Correct answer: Distracted driving and zero tolerance law
The minor applicant and cosigner must acknowledge receipt of information that explains distracted driving and the zero tolerance law.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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If you do not pass the knowledge and driving exams on your first attempt, for how many days will your application be held before a new application and fee are required?
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
If you do not pass the knowledge and driving exams on your first attempt, your application will be held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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After passing all applicable exams, for how many days may you use a temporary license before receiving your permanent license in the mail?
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 45 days
After passing all applicable exams, you will be issued a temporary license, which you may use for 45 days or until you receive your permanent license.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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What is the minimum passing score required on a Texas knowledge (written) exam?
- 60 percent
- 70 percent
- 75 percent
- 80 percent
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Correct answer: 70 percent
You must score a grade of 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 7
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No one younger than what age is exempt from taking the driving exam?
- 16 years of age
- 17 years of age
- 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
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Correct answer: 18 years of age
No one younger than 18 years of age is exempt from taking the driving exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 8
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Your application for a driver license will not be approved if you have more than how many points deducted during the driving exam?
- 10 points
- 20 points
- 30 points
- 40 points
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Correct answer: 30 points
Your application will not be approved if you have more than 30 points deducted on the driving exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 8
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Which four basic skills are all drivers graded on during the driving exam, regardless of the type of exam?
- Speed, braking, parking, and signaling
- Control, observation, positioning, and signaling
- Acceleration, braking, turning, and parking
- Vision, hearing, reflexes, and judgment
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Correct answer: Control, observation, positioning, and signaling
All drivers are graded on four basic skills: control, observation, positioning, and signaling.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 8
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After passing your driving exam, you must always carry your license and show it upon request to which of the following?
- Only a DPS employee at a driver license office
- Any peace officer or anyone in a crash with you
- Only your insurance company
- Only a driving school instructor
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Correct answer: Any peace officer or anyone in a crash with you
Always carry your license with you when driving and, upon request, show it to any peace officer, sheriff, constable, judge, justice of the peace, or state trooper, and to anyone with whom you are involved in a crash.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 9
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What is the penalty for a first conviction of driving without a license in Texas?
- Automatic license suspension only
- There is no penalty for a first offense
- A fine of up to $200
- A mandatory 30-day jail sentence
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Correct answer: A fine of up to $200
A first conviction for driving without a license carries a fine of up to $200.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 9
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Driving without a license while also operating a vehicle without insurance, when the driver causes a crash resulting in serious bodily injury or death, is classified as what level of offense?
- A traffic infraction
- A Class C misdemeanor
- A Class A misdemeanor
- A state jail felony
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Correct answer: A Class A misdemeanor
This combination of violations is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and/or confinement in jail for not more than 365 days.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 9
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A change of address must be reported to DPS within how many days?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
A change of address must be reported to DPS within 30 days.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 9