Texas Permit Practice Test 3
30 questions, the same length as the DPS test. You need 21 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 30 · Parking
A sign marks the shoulder of a highway as restricted to certain use. Which reason justifies stopping your vehicle on that shoulder?
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Correct answer: C. Your tire has gone flat and the car can't keep going
A shoulder with this designation is reserved for vehicles that must stop for a mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, running out of fuel, or another emergency. Convenience stops are not permitted there.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 31. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 30 · Licensing rules
How does a Texas identification card look for a cardholder who is younger than 21 years old?
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Correct answer: A. It has a vertical layout
Texas ID cards for people under 21 are vertical, while cards for people 21 and older are horizontal. Under-21 cards also say "Under 21" on them.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 30 · Safe driving practices
On a freezing day the highway looks clear and dry, but a bridge lies ahead. Why should you still be careful?
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Correct answer: A. Bridges may be icy even when the roadway around them is clear
Bridges can hold ice when other pavement has none, so winter drivers should watch for them as danger spots and slow down.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 30 · Safe driving practices
You drove away from a crash that injured someone, then realized what happened. What does Texas law require you to do?
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Correct answer: A. Return immediately and stay until you have met your duties
A driver who failed to stop at an injury crash must go back at once and remain there until providing identifying and insurance information, showing a license if asked, and giving reasonable aid.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes”, page 59. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 30 · Sharing the road
A bicyclist is riding on a one-way road that has three marked traffic lanes. Where should the bicyclist ride?
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Correct answer: B. As near as possible to the left curb or edge
On a one-way road with two or more marked lanes, a bicyclist should keep as close as possible to the left curb or edge. This differs from the usual right-side rule on two-way roads.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety”, page 62. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 30 · Signals & pavement markings
A work zone barricade has diagonal stripes that slope downward toward the right side. Which way is traffic being directed to pass the barricade?
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Correct answer: D. Bear right to go around it
The slope of the diagonal stripes shows the direction traffic should travel. Stripes angled downward to the right tell drivers to bear right.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 30 · Road signs
You phone the railroad's emergency number from a blue and white sign at a crossing. Which details should you give the dispatcher?
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Correct answer: C. The crossing's identification number and what the emergency is
The sign instructs callers to state their location using the crossing's identification number and to describe the nature of the emergency to the dispatcher.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 30 · Road signs
You approach a traffic signal that is flashing instead of cycling through its normal colors. What is a flashing signal meant to tell drivers?
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Correct answer: C. It warns of a hazard or tells you to stop
A flashing signal is used to alert drivers to dangerous conditions or to tell them to stop. Drivers must treat it as a warning, not as permission to proceed freely.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 30 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old Texas driver wants to chat on a hands-free headset during a routine drive to the store. What rule applies to this driver?
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Correct answer: A. It is banned, because under-18 drivers cannot use any wireless device except in an emergency
Drivers under 18 are barred from wireless communication devices, and the ban covers hands-free ones too. The only exception is an emergency.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 3. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 30 · Licensing rules
A Texas driver holds only a Class C license. Which of these vehicles is the driver permitted to operate with it?
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Correct answer: B. An autocycle with a steering wheel and non-straddle seats
Class C covers autocycles, which have a steering wheel, seats that are not straddled, and no more than three wheels. Motorcycles and heavy trucks need other license classes.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 4. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 30 · Speed limits
You approach a school zone sign that lists a reduced speed limit along with a yellow light. When does the lower speed limit apply to you?
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Correct answer: C. While the yellow light is flashing
The reduced school zone speed is in force when the yellow light is flashing. Drivers should also take extra care around school children.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 31. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
A court orders a driver to use a vehicle fitted with an ignition interlock device. What must the driver do before the engine will start?
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Correct answer: B. Breathe into the device
An ignition interlock device is a breath-testing control on the dashboard. The driver has to exhale into it in order to start the vehicle.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 73. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 30 · Licensing rules
A 16-year-old Texas learner license holder has the license suspended for 20 days during Phase One of the graduated program. How does the suspension affect the waiting time for a provisional license?
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Correct answer: D. The waiting period is lengthened by the 20 suspended days
A suspended license is invalid, so the required six-month Phase One period is extended by the number of days the suspension lasted. It does not restart entirely.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 2. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 30 · Safe driving practices
On a rain-soaked road, your vehicle begins to hydroplane. What is actually happening to the tires?
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Correct answer: B. They ride up on a film of water and lose contact with the pavement
Hydroplaning happens when the tire patch rises on top of water and no longer touches the road. Rear-tire traction loss with a spinning motion is oversteer, a different problem.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 73. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 30 · Safe driving practices
In TX, you are driving in a crash that injures another person. What must you do with your vehicle right away?
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Correct answer: D. Stop at or near the scene without blocking traffic more than needed
A driver in an injury crash must stop immediately at the scene or as near as possible, while avoiding obstruction of traffic more than necessary.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes”, page 59. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 30 · Licensing rules
A student with a learner license is practicing with a licensed adult in the passenger seat. Which condition would make that adult unfit to supervise?
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Correct answer: B. Dozing off during the drive
The supervising driver must stay awake and sober and be able to watch and react to what the learner does. A sleeping supervisor cannot do this.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 1. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 30 · Signals & pavement markings
In TX, how far ahead of the spot where you will turn should you begin giving your turn signal?
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Correct answer: C. At least 100 feet before the turn
The handbook says to signal a turn at least 100 feet before reaching it. This gives other drivers time to react to your plan.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning”, page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 30 · Speed limits
You are driving at 25 mph on a dry road in good conditions. What is the minimum following time you should keep behind the vehicle ahead?
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Correct answer: B. 2 seconds
At speeds below 30 mph in good road conditions, the minimum following time is 2 seconds. Above 30 mph, a longer interval of 4 seconds is advised.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
Under Texas Zero Tolerance law, how long is a minor's license suspended after a first non-driving alcohol offense, such as buying alcohol?
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Correct answer: C. 30 days
A first non-driving alcohol offense by a minor brings a 30-day suspension, or a 30-day denial for someone not yet licensed. Longer suspensions come with repeat offenses.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 13. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 30 · Right of way
You face a green light at an intersection that has no pedestrian control signal, and a person is walking across the crosswalk in front of you. Who has the right-of-way?
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Correct answer: D. The pedestrian, who must be allowed to cross
Where there is no pedestrian signal, drivers must still give pedestrians in the crosswalk the right-of-way when the vehicle light is green. A green light does not entitle a driver to go ahead of someone crossing.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
An adult driver in Texas is arrested and refuses to give a breath or blood specimen. What is the license suspension for the first refusal?
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Correct answer: C. 180 days
Adults give implied consent to testing when arrested for intoxicated driving. Refusing brings a 180-day suspension on the first occasion, and longer for later refusals.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability”, page 58. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 30 · Road signs
While traveling on a highway, you see a sign with a brown background. What kind of guidance does a brown sign provide?
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Correct answer: C. Parks, recreation sites, and scenic areas
Brown signs direct drivers to public recreation and scenic places. Services such as fuel and food appear on blue signs instead.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 30 · Parking
A driver wants to wait with the engine running for a few minutes in a space reserved for disabled individuals. The vehicle has no disabled plate or ID card. Is this allowed?
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Correct answer: C. No, stopping or idling there is prohibited without proper disabled identification
Parking, stopping, or standing idle in a disabled-reserved space is only permitted for vehicles with a disabled license plate or windshield identification card.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 30 · Safe driving practices
Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. Which response is correct?
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Correct answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid
When a car skids, you should lift your foot off the accelerator rather than slamming the brakes, and steer in the direction of the skid. Straighten the wheels gently as control returns.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations”, page 48. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 30 · Licensing rules
Even when a Texas driver keeps renewing by mail or online, how often must they visit a driver license office for a vision exam and a new photo?
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Correct answer: C. At least every 16 years
Texas requires an in-person visit at least once every 16 years to take a vision exam and update the photo, signature and fingerprints.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 30 · Safe driving practices
The posted speed limit is 20 mph, and you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights activated. At what speed must you slow down?
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Correct answer: B. Below 5 mph
When the posted limit is under 25 mph, drivers passing a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights must slow to less than 5 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 30 · Licensing rules
You are taking the Texas driving exam in a car with a manual transmission. Once your speed falls below what level should the clutch be held fully down?
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Correct answer: B. 10 mph
On a standard transmission, you should press the clutch all the way in when your speed drops below 10 mph, and also when starting, shifting and stopping.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 30 · Right of way
You are leaving a private driveway to enter a public street, and a sidewalk lies between the driveway and the road. Where must you stop first?
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Correct answer: B. Before reaching the sidewalk
Drivers coming out of a driveway, alley, or building must stop before the sidewalk. They then give way to approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 20. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 30 · Road signs
You notice a blue and white sign posted at a railroad crossing, showing a phone number. What is this sign meant to help you do?
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Correct answer: B. Report an emergency or safety problem at the crossing to the railroad
The blue and white Emergency Notification System sign lists the railroad's emergency contact number. Drivers use it to report emergencies and safety concerns at that crossing.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 30 · Sharing the road
Which situation most commonly leads to a crash between a car and a motorcycle?
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Correct answer: D. A car driver making a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle
The most frequent car-motorcycle crash happens at intersections when a car turns left across the path of an oncoming motorcycle. Look twice before turning.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations”, page 52. Handbook PDF
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