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Texas permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, January 2026).
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Quick facts
- Score to pass
- 70%Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 15 You can get a learner license from 15 (and before 18) after the classroom part of driver education.Manual p. 1
- Permit fee
- $16 Learner license: $15 plus a $1 administrative fee.Manual p. 1
- What to bring
- 5 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the Texas manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
In Texas a person 21 or older is legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 or more.
Manual p. 55 - Any amount
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Texas allows no amount of alcohol for drivers under 21; any detectable amount is Driving Under the Influence by a Minor.
Manual p. 55 - 2 / 4 seconds
- 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping.
Manual p. 38 - 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Dim to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Manual p. 47 - 300 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Dim to low beams when following within 300 feet of another vehicle.
Manual p. 47 - 15 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
In Texas you may not park or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Manual p. 42 - 15 to 50 feet
Stopping at a railroad crossing
When required to stop at a crossing, stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.
Manual p. 21 - 6 months
How long you hold the permit
In GDL Phase One, a driver under 18 must hold a learner or hardship license for at least six months before getting a provisional license.
Manual p. 2 - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
The adult supervising a learner license holder must be at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience.
Manual p. 1
Your Texas DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual p. 6, Required documents and application information
- Manual p. 6, Required documents and application information
- Manual p. 6, Required documents and application information
- Manual p. 6, Evidence of financial responsibility
- Manual p. 2, Verification of Enrollment and Attendance
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Texas DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Texas permit test?
To pass you need 70%.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Texas?
You can get a learner license from 15 (and before 18) after the classroom part of driver education.
How much does a learner permit cost in Texas?
$16. Learner license: $15 plus a $1 administrative fee.
What documents do I need for a Texas learner permit?
Proof of your residential address, plus your full name, mailing address, county, place and date of birth. Identification documents and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence (see the lists at dps.texas.gov). Your Social Security number (verified electronically). Evidence of vehicle insurance, or a statement that you do not own a vehicle that needs it. Under 18: a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form from your school, dated within 30 days (90 in summer).