The Texas knowledge test
Passing score 21 of 30 (70%)
Practice test 30 questions The Texas Department of Public Safety sets the passing score at 70% . Official Texas sources don't state the number of questions, so 30 is our practice length, not the length of the real exam.
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Road Signs What signs mean and what to do when you see them Right-of-Way Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts Traffic Signals Lights, arrows and pedestrian signals Lanes & Turns Lane markings, turns, passing and merging Speed Limits Limits and how to adjust your speed Parking Curb colors, hills and where you can't park Safe Driving Following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road Alcohol & Drugs Blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication Emergencies Breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings License Rules Permits, restrictions for new drivers and points Insurance & Collisions Required coverage and what to do after a crash Phones & Distraction Phone rules and other distractions Sample Texas practice questions
Which is a place where you may not park on a Texas highway?
Off the road on the right On a bridge In a marked roadside rest area Show the answer
On a bridge
Bridges, elevated structures and tunnels are all off limits for parking, stopping or standing.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 7, Parking, Stopping, or Standing, p. 42
Your tire blows out on a Texas road. What does the Texas handbook say to do?
Speed up and steer toward the shoulder Ease off the gas, brake gently and steer straight Brake as hard as possible right away Show the answer
Ease off the gas, brake gently and steer straight
Avoid sudden, hard braking. Lift your foot from the accelerator, press the brake gently and steer straight until you stop.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 9, Controlling a Car in Special Situations, pp. 48-49
Does a Texas Class C license allow you to ride a motorcycle?
Yes, but only under 250 cc Yes, on any Texas road No, a Class M license is needed Show the answer
No, a Class M license is needed
Class C covers ordinary vehicles, not motorcycles. A Class M license is needed, and it requires a motorcycle training course.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Classes of Driver Licenses, pp. 3-5
How long is the license suspension for a Texas adult's first refusal of a breath or blood specimen?
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180 days
Refusal brings a 180-day suspension, and up to 730 days for later offenses.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 10, Texas Alcohol-Related Laws for Adults, p. 58
When may you use a Texas disabled parking windshield card that was issued to a relative?
Whenever a neighbor needs to borrow it Any time you run an errand for them Only when transporting that relative Show the answer
Only when transporting that relative
The card may only be used when transporting the person it was issued to, and it may not be lent to someone else.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 7, Disabled Parking, pp. 42-43
A Texas officer signals you to stop. Where should you pull over?
In the middle of the lane Safely to the right of the road To the left, across traffic Show the answer
Safely to the right of the road
Move safely right, onto a shoulder if there is one, or to a well-lit side street or lot away from heavy traffic.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 14, When Stopped by Law Enforcement, p. 65
Your car is parked on a public Texas highway with an open container in the passenger area. Is that an offense?
No, only if it is your drink Yes, even though it is parked No, only if the engine is on Show the answer
Yes, even though it is parked
It doesn't matter whether the car is moving, stopped or parked. Conviction can bring a fine of up to $500.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 10, Open Container, p. 56
It is generally an offense to drive with a child under what age in a Texas open-bed truck?
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18
The handbook lists limited defenses such as a parade, an emergency or a household's only vehicle.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 14, Vehicles with Open Beds, p. 64
Which of these actually helps a person become sober, according to the Texas handbook?
Time Black coffee A cold shower Show the answer
Time
Coffee, cold showers and exercise do not work. If someone has been drinking, a person who hasn't should drive.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 10, Myths about Drinking Alcohol, p. 56
What does the Texas handbook suggest you do once you are stopped by an officer?
Walk back to meet the officer Search the glove box for your papers Stay in the car with hands on the wheel Show the answer
Stay in the car with hands on the wheel
Remain inside, with both hands in sight on top of the wheel. Getting out or searching for documents can be seen as a threat.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 14, When Stopped by Law Enforcement, p. 65
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Texas Department of Public Safety, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
