Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DPS Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Texas permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- Check your state's official site
- Passing score
- 70%
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- $16 (learner license, under 18; expires on your 18th birthday). A new Class C license for ages 18-84 is $33.
- If you fail
- One application and fee cover up to three attempts at each exam; if you fail, your application is held open for 90 days. After three failed exams or 90 days, you must submit a new application and pay the fee again; DPS does not publish a minimum wait between attempts.
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- English and Spanish (DPS supplies the Class C knowledge exam to driver education schools in English or in both English and Spanish)
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Texas practice tests
Texas Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Texas Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Texas Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Texas
Texas uses a two-step Graduated Driver License program: you must hold a learner license for at least six months and complete 30 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice (at least 10 at night, with a licensed driver 21 or older) before getting a provisional license at 16. Provisional drivers may carry only one non-family passenger under 21, may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school activities, or emergencies, and may not use wireless devices, even hands-free.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DPS
Texas permit test FAQ
What score do you need to pass the Texas permit test?
You must score at least 70% to pass the Texas Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam), according to the DPS.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Texas?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Texas at 15, according to the DPS (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Texas permit cost?
$16 (learner license, under 18; expires on your 18th birthday). A new Class C license for ages 18-84 is $33. — as listed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Texas permit test?
One application and fee cover up to three attempts at each exam; if you fail, your application is held open for 90 days. After three failed exams or 90 days, you must submit a new application and pay the fee again; DPS does not publish a minimum wait between attempts. (per the DPS, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Texas permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DPS offers an online option for the Class C knowledge exam (also called the written exam) — check eligibility on the official site.
What languages is the Texas permit test offered in?
English and Spanish (DPS supplies the Class C knowledge exam to driver education schools in English or in both English and Spanish) (per the DPS, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Texas?
Driver licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The official site is https://www.dps.texas.gov/.
Where can I read the official Texas driver handbook?
The official Texas driver handbook is published by the DPS at https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf. It is the source our practice questions are grounded in.