Pass the Texas driver permit test on your first try
Study with over 1,000 questions pulled straight from the official Texas Driver Handbook. See exactly where you're ready and where to focus—with a proven track record of helping people pass.
Why TX Permit Prep works
Based on the real handbook
Every question is drawn from the official Texas Driver Handbook—the same material the DPS uses for the test.
Over 1,000 practice questions
Cover every section of the handbook so you're ready for anything the permit test throws at you.
Readiness by section
See your accuracy and progress for each handbook section. Know exactly which topics to study before test day.
Proven track record
Built to match how the real test works. Texas drivers use TX Permit Prep to pass the DPS knowledge test.
Study smarter, pass faster
Track your progress, see performance by handbook section, and take practice tests that feel like the real exam.
Frequently asked questions about the Texas permit test
- How many questions are on the Texas permit test?
- The Texas DPS knowledge test has 30 questions. You need to answer at least 21 correctly (70%) to pass. The questions are based on the official Texas Driver Handbook.
- What topics does the Texas permit test cover?
- The test covers rules of the road, traffic signs and signals, right-of-way, safe driving practices, alcohol and drug laws, vehicle inspection and registration, and more—all from the Texas Driver Handbook. TX Permit Prep organizes its 1,000+ questions by these same handbook sections so you can study each topic individually.
- How many times can I take the Texas permit test?
- You can retake the knowledge test if you don't pass. Check with the Texas DPS for current limits per application. Studying with a practice test app beforehand helps you pass on the first try.
- Is the Texas permit test hard?
- The test is manageable if you prepare. Many first-time test-takers don't pass, but using Texas permit practice tests dramatically improves your odds. TX Permit Prep covers every handbook section so you go into the DPS confident.
- How should I study for the Texas driver permit test?
- Start by reading the Texas Driver Handbook, then reinforce what you've learned with practice questions. TX Permit Prep tracks your accuracy by handbook section so you know exactly which topics need more study before test day.
- Can I take the Texas permit test online?
- First-time applicants must take the written knowledge test at a Texas DPS office or an approved driver education provider. The test is given on a computer at the DPS. You can prepare beforehand with practice tests on your phone using the TX Permit Prep app.
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