Texas Permit Practice Test 5
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 · Safe driving practices
You are driving alone in Texas and need to make a non-emergency phone call. What is the safest legal way to do it?
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Correct answer: D. Pull safely off the road, then call
Handbook advice is to pull safely off the road before making a call, because phone use takes your attention from driving. Reading or sending messages while driving is against the law.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations”, page 54. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 30 · Licensing rules
A 45-year-old Texan gets a new identification card, which is not a driver license. About how long until the card expires?
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Correct answer: A. Six years
For people age 59 and younger, a new ID card is valid for six years and expires on the holder's birthday. That is shorter than the eight-year term for an adult driver license.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix D: Fees”, page 82. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
A 19-year-old Texas driver is found with a small but measurable amount of alcohol in their system, though well below 0.08. What may DPS do?
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Correct answer: C. Suspend the license, since any measurable alcohol is enough for drivers under 21
Under the Administrative License Revocation law, drivers younger than 21 can lose their license for any detectable alcohol. The 0.08 threshold applies to adults over 21.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 30 · Signals & pavement markings
On a two-lane road, a solid yellow line is painted on your side of the center line. What does this marking mean for you?
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Correct answer: D. You are in a no-passing zone
A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone. Passing and lane changes are allowed only across broken or dashed lines when it is safe.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 30 · Safe driving practices
Which item is prohibited on an ordinary passenger car in TX because it is reserved for emergency vehicles?
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Correct answer: A. A siren
Bells, sirens and exhaust whistles are unsafe equipment on regular vehicles and are allowed only on emergency vehicles. The other lights are permitted or required.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration”, page 16. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 30 · Road signs
Lights are built into the road surface ahead of you. What is their purpose for drivers approaching?
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Correct answer: A. To alert you to a condition you might not see and may need to slow or stop for
In-roadway lights warn drivers about something on or near the road that could be hidden from view, which may require slowing down or stopping completely.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
A driver has been drinking and feels sleepy, so he drinks several cups of strong coffee before driving. What effect will the coffee have on his driving ability?
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Correct answer: B. It will not make him sober or improve his driving ability
Caffeine may help a drowsy person stay alert, but ordinary amounts do not sober up a drunk driver or improve how well he operates a vehicle.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability”, page 55. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 30 · Road signs
In TX, a driver goes around a barricade that was put up where water covers part of a road. What is the maximum penalty?
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Correct answer: B. A fine as high as $2,000, jail up to 180 days, or both
Ignoring a barricade or warning sign at a flooded roadway is a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a much heavier penalty than the ordinary barricade violation.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 30 · Signals & pavement markings
You face a plain steady green light, with no arrow, and want to turn left. What must you do before making the turn?
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Correct answer: B. Give way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction
A green light permits a left turn, but it does not give you priority over oncoming vehicles. You must let traffic coming from the opposite direction pass first.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 25. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 30 · Safe driving practices
In TX, what happens to the fines for traffic violations committed in a construction zone while workers are present?
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Correct answer: A. They are doubled
Texas doubles the fines for violations in work zones when workers are there. Slow down and stay alert around workers and equipment.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 35. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 30 · Speed limits
A yellow warning sign with a speed number is posted just before a bend in the road. What does that number tell you?
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Correct answer: D. The top speed that is safe for going through the bend
An advisory speed sign gives the highest speed that can be driven safely through the curve ahead. It is a safety guide for that curve, not a minimum or a limit for the rest of the road.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 30 · Alcohol & drugs
In TX, a passenger in a parked car on a public highway has an opened can of beer in the seating area. Is this legal?
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Correct answer: C. No, an open alcohol container in the passenger area is illegal even when the car is parked
Texas bans having an open alcohol container in a vehicle's passenger area on a public highway. This applies whether the vehicle is moving, stopped, or parked.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability”, page 56. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 30 · Sharing the road
A bicyclist wants to show drivers behind that they are about to stop. Which hand signal should the bicyclist use?
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Correct answer: D. Left arm pointed downward
Texas bicyclists signal a stop with the left arm pointing down. The left arm straight out means a left turn. Left arm up or right arm straight out means a right turn.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety”, page 62. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 30 · Safe driving practices
What is the minimum tire tread depth that Texas requires for a vehicle's tires to be considered in safe condition?
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Correct answer: D. 2/32 of an inch
Texas requires tires in safe condition with tread at least 2/32 of an inch deep. Shallower tread fails the equipment requirement.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration”, page 15. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 30 · Licensing rules
A Texas driver wants the Communication Impediment with a Peace Officer code added to a driver license. What step is needed to get it?
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Correct answer: D. Ask a doctor to complete form DL-101 and bring it to the license office
This optional restriction requires a physician-signed form, DL-101, presented at a driver license office. The code is then placed on the back of the license.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips”, page 69. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 30 · Right of way
A fire truck with its red lights flashing is answering an alarm. How close behind it are you not allowed to follow?
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Correct answer: D. 500 feet
Drivers may not trail a fire truck responding to an alarm, or an ambulance with flashing red lights, within 500 feet.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 30 · Safe driving practices
You are driving at 45 mph on a dry road in good conditions. How many seconds of following time should a beginning driver keep behind the vehicle ahead?
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Correct answer: B. 4 seconds
Above 30 mph, the recommended following interval is 4 seconds, and more when conditions are poor. Two seconds is the minimum only for speeds under 30 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 30 · Parking
You are looking for a spot on the side of a road just before a stop sign. In TX, how far back from the sign must you stay when parking?
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Correct answer: B. At least 30 feet
Vehicles may not park or stand within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, flashing signal, or other traffic control signal on the approach side of the road. This keeps the sign visible to other drivers.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing”, page 42. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 30 · Right of way
You reach an intersection with no signs, signals, extra lanes, or paving differences, and another car is approaching from your right. Which action is correct?
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Correct answer: C. Let the car on your right go first
At an uncontrolled intersection, you give way to vehicles that are in or nearing the intersection on your right. You may go only when it is safe.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 4: Right-of-Way”, page 20. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 30 · Sharing the road
A tractor-trailer ahead has its right turn signal on and an open space along its right side. What is the safest choice?
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Correct answer: B. Stay behind the truck and do not pass on its right
Trucks swing wide to turn right and often leave a gap on the right first. Passing on the right when a turn is possible risks a crash.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations”, page 51. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 30 · Licensing rules
In TX, when must a driver license applicant finish the Impact Texas Drivers course for their age group?
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Correct answer: D. Before taking the driving exam
All applicants, regardless of age, must complete the Impact Texas Drivers course suited to their age group before they take the driving exam.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 7. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 30 · Parking
A driver stops at the roadside with the car aligned in the same direction as the curb and traffic flow. Which type of parking is being done?
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Correct answer: D. Parallel parking
Parallel parking means the vehicle lines up with the curb and faces the same direction it runs. Perpendicular parking instead places the car at a right angle to the curb.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix A: Glossary of Terms”, page 74. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 30 · Speed limits
You see a white rectangular speed limit sign that lists one speed for daytime and a different speed for nighttime. How should you treat these numbers?
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Correct answer: C. As maximum speeds allowed, using the one for the current time
A speed limit sign gives the maximum speed you are permitted to drive, and when it shows separate day and night speeds you must follow the one that fits the time you are driving.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 30 · Road signs
You are driving and notice that a warning sign ahead has an orange background. What does this color tell you about the road?
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Correct answer: C. Construction or maintenance work is nearby
Orange is the color for construction and maintenance warnings. Yellow is the general warning color, so orange points to work zones.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 30 · Licensing rules
An 86-year-old Texan renews a Class C driver license. How long will the renewed license remain valid?
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Correct answer: C. Two years
Drivers aged 85 and older get a shorter license term. A renewal expires two years after the previous expiration date.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix D: Fees”, page 81. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 30 · Road signs
You are driving in the right lane when you see a yellow warning sign showing that the lane ends ahead. What is the correct way to respond?
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Correct answer: A. Merge into the left lane safely before the right lane ends
A lane-ends warning sign tells drivers in the right lane to merge left. You should do it early and safely instead of waiting until the lane disappears.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers”, page 29. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 30 · Licensing rules
A military member honorably discharged returns to Texas, and their license has been expired for over two years. What must they present within 90 days to renew without retaking the exams?
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Correct answer: A. Texas license and separation papers
Returning service members, spouses and dependents can skip the knowledge and driving exams if they show their Texas license and separation papers within 90 days of discharge.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 1: Your License to Drive”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 30 · Safe driving practices
In TX, a crash is not investigated by an officer and causes no injury or death and under $1,000 in property damage. Within how many days must you file a written report with TxDOT?
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Correct answer: D. 10 days after the crash
When police do not investigate and the crash is below the injury and $1,000 damage thresholds, the driver must file a written report on the TxDOT form within 10 days of the crash.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes”, page 59. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 30 · Licensing rules
A Texas driver owns the car and is convicted a second time of driving without evidence of financial responsibility. For how long may the court impound the vehicle?
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Correct answer: C. 180 days
On a second or later conviction, the court can impound the vehicle the owner was driving for 180 days. Proof of financial responsibility must be shown before release.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Chapter 3: Safety Responsibility”, page 18. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 30 · Licensing rules
A driver's license has restriction code B. What must be true each time this person drives a vehicle?
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Correct answer: B. A licensed driver aged 21 or older sits in the front seat
Restriction code B requires a licensed driver at least 21 years old to ride in the front seat with the holder. It is a supervision requirement, not a vision, trip-purpose, or vehicle-type limit.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), “Appendix E: Restriction Codes”, page 83. Handbook PDF
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