Texas permit test 2026: questions, passing score and retakes
Updated October 2026
Our simulator uses 30 questions and a passing target of 21/30. It combines the sets you can access. Practice questions are original educational examples, not the agency’s actual exam.
Test format
30questions in this practice exam
21/30passing target in this practice exam
What the test covers
We group the questions into eight topics, each with free practice questions and explanations:
Document requirements, fees, age rules and appointment booking differ by situation and change over time. Check them on the official DPS site before you go: dps.texas.gov.
For a teen learner license, applicants must be 15–17, complete the required classroom driver education and provide the required school enrollment or graduation evidence. DPS accepts knowledge-test completion through approved driver education; otherwise the test is taken at the license office. The handbook specifies 70% as the minimum for knowledge exams. This simulator uses 30 questions and a 21-answer threshold.
Use the official checklist for identity, residency and any Social Security documentation applicable to your application.
If applying as a minor, check parent consent, education and supervised-driving requirements.
Check the current fee schedule and accepted payment methods on the agency website. Agency fees are separate from this practice website’s optional $4.99 purchase.
Check whether your knowledge test needs an appointment and whether online or third-party testing is available for your age.
Confirm the language and accommodation options for the real test. Translated practice questions do not guarantee a test in that language.