All Drivers
If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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New & Teen Drivers
Persons under the age of 18 must hold a valid Learner License (LL) or Minor Restricted Driver License (MRDL) for at least six months before they can apply for a driver license. In order to obtain a LL, applicants must be at least 15 years of age, complete a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance form, provide proof of completion of the Texas teen driver education requirements, and pass a knowledge test. Persons under the age of 18 may apply for a Provisional License once they are 16 years of age, have held a LL or MRDL for at least 6 months, and pass a driving skills test. Persons under 25 are required to complete a driver education course and meet the requirements of the Impact Texas Teen Drivers Program before they may take the knowledge and driving exams.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official Texas driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Impact Texas Teen Drivers Program
New-to-State Drivers
New Texas residents can drive with their valid out-of-state license for 90 days, or until their out-of-state license expires, whichever comes first. Before the end of the 90-day grace period, new residents must apply for a Texas license in person at a driver license office. Persons 18 years of age and older with valid, unexpired driver licenses from other states, or from France, Germany, South Korea, or Taiwan, are not required to take the Texas knowledge or skills tests. Persons from France, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan may also exchange their out-of-country license for a Texas license without taking the knowledge or skills tests; however, if they wish to keep their out-of-country driver license in addition to obtaining a Texas driver license, they are required to take the tests. Applicants with driver licenses from any country other than Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, or Taiwan must take both tests in order to obtain a Texas driver license. New residents under the age of 18 who surrender a valid instruction permit or learner license from another U.S. state, territory, or U.S. province will be issued an equivalent Texas Learner License (LL); in order to apply for a provisional license, however, persons under 18 will have to hold the Texas LL for at least 6 months or until they turn 18 (no credit is given for prior months the applicant held their permit from another state).Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official Texas driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Texas DPS quick links for new-to-state drivers
New resident informationMotorcycles
Texas residents who wish to operate a motorcycle or moped must apply for a Class M license in addition to meeting the requirements necessary to obtain a regular driver license. Riders must successfully complete a Texas Department of Public Safety-approved motorcycle safety course, pass a knowledge test (moped license only), and a driving skills test in order to obtain their Class M license. The drive test may be waived for persons 18 years of age or older who have completed the motorcycle safety course and already hold a valid, unrestricted Texas Class A, B, or C license.Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official Texas motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle license practice tests
Check out our motorcycle license frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
Texas DPS quick links for motorcycles
Motorcycle license informationMotorcycle training locations
CDL
You must have a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) to drive a commercial motor vehicle in Texas. Individuals must apply in person at a driver license office, pass a written test, and hold a CLP for at least 14 days before attempting the CDL skills test.Resources for CDL
Read the official Texas CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy CDL insurance