Sample License Rules questions
What is the minimum age for a Texas provisional license?
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16 years old
Applicants must be at least 16, have completed driver education and passed vision and driving exams, and have held a learner license for six months.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
A minor with a proven need to drive can get a Texas hardship license from what age?
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15 years old
A minor must be at least 15 and show a qualifying need, such as family economic hardship or a family member's illness, and pass all exams.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
Which course must Texas applicants complete before taking the driving exam?
Motorcycle Operator Training Commercial Driver Training Impact Texas Drivers Show the answer
Impact Texas Drivers
The Impact Texas Drivers course comes in versions by age group and must be done before the driving exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, How to Obtain a Texas Driver License, pp. 6-9
How much driving experience must the adult beside a Texas learner license holder have?
At least 5 years At least 1 year At least 6 months Show the answer
At least 1 year
Texas asks for at least one year of driving experience, on top of being licensed and 21 or older.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
Which reason lets a Texas provisional driver drive at 2:00 a.m.?
Getting to or from a job Getting food after a movie Driving a friend home Show the answer
Getting to or from a job
The exceptions are work, a school-related activity and a medical emergency.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
During which hours are Texas provisional drivers generally not allowed to drive?
Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Midnight to 5:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Show the answer
Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
Phase Two restricts driving from midnight until 5:00 a.m. Work, school activities and medical emergencies are the exceptions.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
Besides a peace officer, who may ask to see your Texas license?
Any driver in a parking lot Anyone in a crash with you Any passenger in your car Show the answer
Anyone in a crash with you
Keep the license with you when driving. Show it on request to peace officers and to anyone you are involved in a crash with.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, How to Obtain a Texas Driver License, pp. 6-9
What is the lowest score that passes a Texas knowledge exam?
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70 percent
DPS sets the pass mark at a grade of 70 percent or better, for any knowledge exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, How to Obtain a Texas Driver License, pp. 6-9
Which adult may not supervise a Texas learner license holder, even with a valid license?
One who is asleep in the front seat One who is watching the road One who is a parent of the learner Show the answer
One who is asleep in the front seat
The supervising driver can't be asleep, intoxicated or doing anything that prevents watching and responding to the new driver.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Types of Texas Driver Licenses, pp. 1-3
How long does a new Texas resident with a valid out-of-state license have to get a Texas license?
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90 days
New residents have 90 days. The out-of-state license must be surrendered when the Texas license is issued.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026), Chapter 1, Who May Drive a Motor Vehicle in Texas?, p. 1
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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.
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