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Your teen should be insured once they're licensed and begin driving on their own (i.e., without another supervising licensed driver). Teens with learner's permits don't yet require insurance while they're driving under the supervision of a licensed adult.

If you have a learner's permit:

• You may only drive while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
• You may NOT use any kind of wireless communications device, including hands-free devices, unless you need to call emergency services.
• You must hold your TX permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional license.

If you have a provisional license:

• You may not have more than 1 passenger under 21 years old in the vehicle who is NOT a member of your family.
• You may not drive between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, unless it's to and from work or school (or because of a medical emergency).
• You still cannot use a cell phone or other wireless communications device while behind the wheel.

The examiner will issue a temporary license to use until your permanent photo card arrives in the mail. Keep this interim license with your permit at all times.

You may drive only when accompanied by a qualified supervising driver (at least 21 years old) sitting in the passenger seat.

No, your photo will be taken at the DPS office where you apply.

With your learner's permit in hand, you can immediately begin practicing your driving skills with your parent or supervising driver.

Once you've passed your road skills exam, the examiner will issue a temporary license to use until your permanent photo card arrives in the mail. Keep this interim license with your permit at all times.

You can apply for your license at any DPS branch office.

Examples of proof of legal presence include your original birth certificate or your valid U.S. passport.

To take your road test and apply for your license, you'll need your:

• Completed Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for adults (form DL-14A).
• Proof of your:
  • Identity and U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Texas residency.
• Proof of your completed 6-hour adult Driver's Ed course, if applicable.
• Impact Texas Driver Program certificate of completion, if applicable.
• Registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle you'll be testing in.

Before applying, you'll need to make a road test appointment. Be ready to provide:

• A completed Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for minors (form DL-14B). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• Your TX learner license.
• Proof of your:
  • Identity and U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Texas residency.
• Proof of your completed Driver's Ed instruction and behind-the-wheel practice hours.
• Your Impact Texas Driver Program certificate of completion.
• The registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle you'll be testing in.

To apply for a TX provisional driver's license, you must:

• Have earned your learner's permit and held it for at least 6 months.
• Have completed your required driver's education course.
• Complete your 30 required behind-the-wheel practice hours.
• Pass the driving skills road test.

If you're 18 to 24 years old, you will need to complete a 6-hour adult driver education course and a 2-hour Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) before you can apply. Applicants 25 years old and up can skip these requirements.

To apply for a TX license, you must:

• Have passed your required courses, if applicable.
• Pass the driving skills road test.

You can obtain your license once you're at least 16 years old and you have:

• Earned your learner's permit and held it for at least 6 months, if you're under 18.
• Completed your required driver education course requirements, if you're under 25 years old.

You may be eligible for an occupational license or, if you're a minor, a hardship license, which allows you to drive solely for specific purposes like education or employment.

Requirements will vary based on what kind of restriction will apply to you. All minor applicants will be required to complete a driver education course for a hardship license.

For occupational licenses, your application will be made directly to the court. Therefore, you should be prepared to:

• Attend a court hearing.
• Bring the applicable documents to the DMV based on your specific circumstances.
• Pay any applicable fees.

Your restriction period will vary based on a number of factors, including your specific violation or reason for restriction, and whether it's a first offense or you have a repeated history of offenses.

No. The knowledge test is a prerequisite to obtain a learner's permit. Once you have passed the knowledge test, you do not need to take it again to get your license.

You should be prepared to do the following during your road test:

• Properly adjust the seat, mirrors, steering wheel, and seat belts.
• Operate vehicle equipment such as windshield wipers and washers, heater and defroster, parking brake, headlights, and the horn.
• Respond to traffic control signs and signals.
• Interact with other motorists (e.g., yielding right-of-way correctly, responding to emergency vehicles).
• Back up and park your vehicle.
• Display proficiency in basic driving skills such as stopping and turning.
• Recognize any warning lights that may appear on your instrument panel.
• Execute other driving maneuvers as the inspector requires.

The DPS offers the TX Driver Handbook for a rundown of what you can expect.

A licensed driver at least 21 years old may bring you to your driving test.

The vehicle you use for your road test must meet the following standards:

• It should be appropriate for the license class for which you are applying.
• It should have a valid registration certificate.
• It should have proof of insurance.
• It should comply with TX laws regarding tinted windows.
• It should not have an Ignition Interlock Device (unless you are required by law to use one).

The road test will not be conducted if the vehicle is deemed to be unsafe. Common reasons why vehicles are deemed unsafe include the following:

• The windows are illegally tinted.
• The brake lights or turn signals are defective.
• The tires are worn or damaged.
• One or more lug nuts are missing.
• A seatbelt is defective.
• The speedometer is defective.
• The brakes are defective.
• Other equipment is defective or missing.

Schedule your road test with your local DPS road test location.

• Learner license: $16
• Driver license:
  • Under 18 years old: $16
  • 18 to 84 years old: $33
  • 85 years old and older: $9

The Texas Driver Handbook is available online.

If you're under 18 years old, you can apply for your license once you've held your permit for at least 6 months. If you're a new driver 18 years old or older, there is no minimum holding period.

• Learner license: $16
• Driver license:
  • Under 18 years old: $16
  • 18 to 84 years old: $33
  • 85 years old and older: $9

No. If you're worried about passing the knowledge test, try taking some of our free practice tests to help you prepare.

If you are under 18, your parent/guardian will need to sign your application. If you are 18 years old or older, you do not need anyone to accompany you for your permit test.

You will need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Texas residency.
• A completed Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for minors (form DL-14B). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• A Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form, signed by your school official within 30 days of issue, or a high school diploma/GED.
• Payment for the $16 learner license fee.

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Texas learner's permit. You may start your driver's education course when you're 14 years old.

To apply, you'll need to:

• Submit proof of your:
  • Identity and U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Texas residency.
• Provide a completed Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for minors (form DL-14B). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• Submit a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form, signed by your school official within 30 days of issue, or a high school diploma/GED.
• Pass a vision screening and knowledge exam.
  • If your knowledge test was part of your driver education course, you won't have to retake it at the DPS.
• Have your photo taken and provide your signature and thumbprints.
• Pay the $16 learner license fee.

Some examples of potential questions include:

Q: You may cross a double solid yellow line:

1. Only to pass another car
2. In order to get into the left-hand turn lane
3. Never

Q: If no speed limit is posted, you may drive no faster than:

1. 55 MPH
2. 65 MPH
3. 75 MPH

Q: When making a right-hand turn at a red light, who has the right of way?

1. The driver making the right-hand turn
2. Other vehicles on the through-road

Find more sample questions on a free Texas practice test.

Yes. You must first complete either a high school or college Driver's Ed course if you're under 18, or a 6-hour adult Driver's Ed course if you're between 18 and 24 years old. Applicants 25 or older are not required to complete Driver's Ed.

The Texas Driver Handbook has everything you need to pass your permit test. It's also a good idea to use a free practice test to get ready for the testing format and prepare yourself for the actual experience of taking the exam.

Yes, your vision test occurs during your permit application.

No, a physical exam isn't required for a TX learner license.

If you are under 18, you'll need your parent/guardian to come with you to the DPS. If you are 18 years old or older, you do not need anyone to accompany you for your permit test.

You can contact the DPS online, or call your local branch office.

You can apply once you're 15 years old.

If you have a learner's permit:

• You may only drive while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
• You may NOT use any kind of wireless communications device, including hands-free devices, unless you need to call emergency services.
• You must hold your TX permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional license.

If you have a provisional license:

• You may not have more than 1 passenger under 21 years old in the vehicle who is NOT a member of your family.
• You may not drive between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, unless it's to and from work or school (or because of a medical emergency).
• You still cannot use a cell phone or other wireless communications device while behind the wheel.

• You may only drive while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
• You may NOT use any kind of wireless communications device, including hands-free devices, unless you need to call emergency services.
• You must hold your TX permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional license.

You'll need to complete either the:

• Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for adults (form DL-14A)
• Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for minors (form DL-14B)

To get your learner's permit, you must pass a knowledge test and a vision exam. To get your driver's license, you must also pass an on-road driving skills test.

All new drivers under 25 years old must complete one of two driver education options:

• A high school Driver Education course or parent-taught equivalent, if you're under 18 years old.
• A 6-hour adult Driver's Ed course, if you're between 18 and 24 years old.

Before applying for your Texas learner license, you'll first need to have completed the required hours for your driver's education course (6 hours for a concurrent course, or all 32 hours for a block course).

To apply for your TX learner's license/instruction permit, you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Submit proof of your:
  • Identity and U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Texas residency.
• Provide a completed Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application for minors (form DL-14B). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• Submit a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form, signed by your school official within 30 days of issue, or a high school diploma/GED.
• Pass a vision screening and knowledge exam.
  • If your knowledge test was part of your driver education course, you won't have to retake it at the DPS.
• Have your photo taken and provide your signature and thumbprints.
• Pay the $16 learner license fee.

Yes, you will need to take a vision test at the DPS if you are required to renew in person. If you're eligible for online, mail-in, or telephone renewal, you won't have to submit proof of a vision exam.

Yes, you may renew by mail if your notice states that you're eligible to do so. Fill out and sign your renewal notice and include payment for your renewal fee.

Most drivers can renew online, and the DPS highly encourages you to do so if you're eligible. Your renewal notice will state whether you are eligible for online renewal.

To renew online or by phone, you do not need any specific documents, but you will need to provide information pertaining to your identity and license status, plus valid payment information. This may include:

• Your first and last name as it appears on your current driver's license.
• Your date of birth.
• Your street address.
• Your driver's license number.
• Your Social Security number.

You'll also need payment for the $33 renewal fee ($9 if you're 85 years old or older).

To renew by mail, you will need your renewal notice, plus all items listed on your form.

To renew in person, you will need:

• Your renewal notice.
• A completed renewal application.
• Your current driver's license, plus:
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence and your Social Security number.
  • Any additional identity documents stated on your notice.
  • Additional documents if you're upgrading to a REAL ID.
• Any glasses or contact lenses, if applicable.
• Payment for the $33 renewal fee ($9 if you're 85 years old or older).

You can renew your TX driver's license online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Your renewal notice will state which option(s) you're eligible for.

Driver's licenses in Texas expire every 8 years. You can renew it up to 2 years before and after its expiration date.

Renewal fees vary by your age:

• 18 to 84 years old: $33
• 85 and older: $9

Only your licensed supervising driver may be in the vehicle along with you and the examiner.

You can take the knowledge exam as many times as needed to pass.

Have your glasses or contact lenses, if you need them, as well as all of your required proofs of identity and residency, plus payment for your license fee.

The Texas permit exam will test you on topics such as road signs, state driving laws, right-of-way procedures, driving safety requirements, and more. You can find examples of topics in the Texas Driver Handbook, as well as on free practice tests to help you prepare for your exam.

Yes, appointments are required to take your permit test.

Check your local branch office's hours to see if a DPS branch near you has any Saturday appointment openings.

You can take your exam in person at the DPS.

No, only drivers under 18 years old must first obtain a Texas learner license.

Find a DPS testing location online and schedule your test for a time convenient for you.

You'll receive a temporary learner license, and your permanent card should arrive in the mail within a couple of weeks. If you're under 25 years old, you must then complete two driver education options:

• A driver education program; either:
  • A high school or college Driver Education course, if you're under 18 years old.
  • A 6-hour adult driver education course, if you're between 18 and 24 years old
• The Impact Texas Driver program (ITD), based on your age group.

Then, if you're under 18 years old, you must also complete at least 30 total hours of supervised driving practice before applying for a driver's license. These hours must include at least 10 hours driven at night.

You can take your exam online, or at your local TX DPS office.

If you fail your first driving test attempt, practice the skills you failed with your supervising driver until you feel comfortable coming back for a retest.

Your examiner will give you instructions on when you'll be eligible to retake your driving test.

If you fail your exam, you'll receive instructions on when you'll be allowed to retest.

If you fail your exam, you'll receive instructions on when you'll be allowed to retest.

If you're simply visiting Texas, you can drive with your out-of-state license throughout your stay, as long as you maintain residency elsewhere. If you establish residency within the state, you must exchange your out-of-state license for a Texas driver's license within 90 days.

No, you will need to exchange your out-of-state permit for a Texas learner's permit. However, you will not be required to pass the knowledge exam again.

You do not need to take a road test if your out-of-state unrestricted driver's license is still valid/unexpired. You may be required to take a road test if your out-of-state license has expired, or if you have a learner license that you're looking to exchange for a full driver license.

You must obtain a Texas license within 90 days of establishing residency in the state.

You must score at least a 70% to pass your knowledge exam.

No, you must take your exam in person, either at the DPS or during your driver education program.

You can request a hardship license at your local DPS office after the court has approved your request. Contact your local office to find out if it issues restricted or conditional licenses. You may need documentation including court documents and/or payment for applicable fees.