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State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Texas DPS Practice Test 2025

Blend frontage road puzzles, Hill Country storms, and oilfield night scenarios so the 30-question DPS test feels like another Texas commute.

Studying the handbook helps - but consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel familiar and easier to handle.

Questions
30
Passing score
70% (21 correct)
Time limit
25 min
Agency
DPS

State exam briefing

Texas’ 2025 permit exam mixes metro churn with ranch road nuance

From Houston’s reversible HOV lanes to Panhandle farm-to-market detours, Texas expects every learner to juggle huge contrasts. The DPS rewrote its handbook after winter storm Uri and the 2024 distracted driving expansion, so the knowledge test now blends frontage-road merges, oilfield truck etiquette, and gulf-coast evacuation rules. Structure your study nights in thirds: city grid practice emphasizing tollway signage and flashing school zone beacons, rural drills targeting FM road shoulders and cattle guards, and night-driving scenarios focusing on slower speed advisories. The app’s Texas-specific explanations cite Transportation Code sections so you can tie each answer back to the statute. End each session with a mini review comparing the GDL curfew to parent-taught log requirements-exactly the kind of crossover question DPS kiosks love.

Lone Star checkpoints before your DPS kiosk session

  • Score at least 21 correct answers out of 30 within 25 minutes; the kiosk shows a live tally with friendly reminders when you hesitate.
  • Eight to ten prompts center on multilane frontage roads, slip ramps, and reversible managed lanes-memorize sign colors and merge responsibilities.
  • Rural questions reference farm-to-market roads, slow-moving vehicle triangles, and two-lane passing with oncoming oilfield trucks.
  • Night-driving coverage highlights drunk-driving zero tolerance under the Graduated Driver License program and safe responses to stalled vehicles on I-35.
  • Count on at least one question quoting Texas Transportation Code 545.4251, covering cell phone bans in active school zones unless you are hands-free.
Minimum age
Texas teens may apply for a learner license at 15 with an active driver education enrollment certificate.
Permit fees
$16 learner license fee (covers first knowledge test when paid at check-in).

$11 retest charge each time you sit again at a DPS office or third-party provider.

$11 driving exam fee payable when you schedule the behind-the-wheel assessment.

DPS accepts card, cash, and money orders. Parent-taught applicants may pay online through the PTDE portal prior to visiting a mega-center.

Retest rules
After a failed attempt, wait until the next business day before rebooking. Three consecutive failures require a new application and repayment of the permit fee.

Local statutes to flag

  • Texas Transportation Code 545.4251 – Wireless device use in school zones and construction areas.
  • Texas Transportation Code 545.060 – Lane discipline on multi-lane highways and frontage road transitions.
  • Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.041 – Zero tolerance for minors operating a motor vehicle under influence.

Weather extremes Texas embeds in exam questions

Gulf Coast humidity breeds hydroplaning along I-45, so the test emphasizes speed reduction in standing water and immediate use of low beams. Central Texas storms trigger low-water crossing closures-know the fine for driving around barricades and the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” guidance. In West Texas, dust storms and 60-mph crosswinds on I-20 demand proper following distance and hazard-light etiquette. Panhandle winters add black ice on overpasses; DPS wants you to recall safe braking techniques and how to exit when a multi-vehicle pileup forms ahead.

Imagine your Houston mega-center test afternoon

You fight Beltway traffic, park early, and snake through the security line with paperwork in hand. After the clerk checks your VOE form, you breeze through the vision screener, drop belongings in a locker, and scan the kiosk tutorial. The countdown begins; you tackle frontage-road prompts first, then the rural farm-to-market question you drilled last night. When a storm-related scenario appears, you remember the Turn Around, Don’t Drown note and tap with confidence.

State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Guided practice for Texas streaks, simulations & reminders that keep you exam-ready

Short, focused drills + full exam runs. Track progress weekly so the real test feels familiar and manageable.

  • Adaptive study reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Readiness score

Consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel easier. Individual outcomes vary.

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State-specific question bank

Curated practice from the latest Texas handbook - no generic filler.

  • Focused on Texas laws & tricky edge cases
  • Explanations reference the official handbook
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Realistic timing & scoring

Simulators mirror the Texas Department of Public Safety – Driver License Division interface so exam day feels familiar.

  • Same pacing, limits, and scoring rules
  • Readiness score shows when you’re truly ready

How it works

A simple path from practice to permit

Three focused steps designed for Texas. Study what matters, rehearse the real pacing, and go in calm.

  1. 1

    Study what matters

    Run a quick diagnostic; the app surfaces Texas-specific weak spots and builds your plan.

    • Targeted drills from the latest Texas handbook
  2. 2

    Simulate the real test

    Timed exams mirror Texas Department of Public Safety – Driver License Division pacing and scoring; review each explanation right after.

    • Same limits, same rules, familiar interface
  3. 3

    Pass with confidence

    Track your readiness score and book when you’re consistently strong across topics.

    • Clear next steps and gentle reminders

Practice tools

Train the way you’ll be tested

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Road Signs Trainer

Master regulatory, warning, and guide signs with visuals built for Texas. The app resurfaces tricky signs until they’re instinctive.

  • Image-first drills with memory hooks
  • Mix-and-match quizzes to mimic exam variety
  • Confidence score at a glance
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Exam Simulator

Full-length tests mirror the official interface: same timer, same scoring, and real-time feedback so exam day feels like rehearsal.

  • Timed runs based on the latest 2025 handbook
  • Review mode with handbook references after each session
  • Readiness score tells you when to book

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Frequently asked questions

Need-to-know answers

Texas permit FAQ (2025)

Quick answers to the questions Texas learners search most before exam day.

  1. Can I take the Texas permit test online?

  2. What happens if my Verification of Enrollment form expires?

  3. Do I need a Social Security card to test?

  4. How long does the Texas learner license last?

  5. How soon can I schedule the drive test after passing?

  6. What if I miss my DPS appointment?