Free Texas DMV Practice Test 2026
These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official Texas driver handbook. Every answer explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost. For the current length and passing score of the Texas Department of Public Safety test, check the agency directly.
70% to pass confirmed; total not stated in the reviewed section.
Exam format checked against Texas DPS on 2026-07-27.
69 practice questions available for Texas.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. What is the primary purpose of traffic signs according to the Texas Driver Handbook?
- To warn of hazards, guide drivers, inform of regulations, and regulate traffic
- To primarily regulate speed limits and parking restrictions
- To mainly provide directions and route information to destinations
Correct answer: To warn of hazards, guide drivers, inform of regulations, and regulate traffic
Why: Traffic signs serve multiple purposes including warning of hazards, guiding drivers, informing of regulations, and regulating traffic flow. All four functions work together to help drivers be safer and more informed.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. At an uncontrolled intersection with no traffic signs or signals, when must you give the right-of-way to pedestrians?
- Always when they enter the crosswalk
- Only when they are already halfway across
- Only during daylight hours
Correct answer: Always when they enter the crosswalk
Why: At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must always yield to pedestrians entering the crosswalk since there are no traffic control devices to regulate pedestrian movement.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. A 17-year-old driver is caught with an open beer can in their car. What offense have they committed under Texas law?
- Minor in possession
- Consumption of alcohol by a minor
- Driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor
Correct answer: Minor in possession
Why: Minor in possession is a specific offense under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code that applies when anyone under 21 has alcoholic beverages in their possession.
Speed & Following Distance
4. When following a motorcycle, how much following distance should you maintain?
- At least four to six seconds
- At least two to three seconds
- At least three to four seconds
Correct answer: At least four to six seconds
Why: The handbook specifically states to allow at least four to six seconds when following a motorcycle, which is more than the typical following distance for cars.
Parking Rules
5. Where should you stop to make repairs to your bicycle while riding on the street?
- Move off the street to a safe location
- Pull to the right edge of the travel lane
- Stop in the bike lane if one is available
Correct answer: Move off the street to a safe location
Why: The handbook clearly states you must move off the street to stop, park, or make repairs. This prevents blocking traffic and reduces accident risk.
What's on the Texas knowledge test
The Texas test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 69 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, and safe speed for conditions.
- Parking Rules
- Hill parking, restricted zones, towing, and stopping rules.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, and school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance, and state-specific license rules.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, collision responsibilities, and reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, turn lanes, shared lanes, and pavement markings.
- Signaling & Turning
- Turn signals, hand signals, U-turns, and turning rules.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning, and defensive driving.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones, and state-specific conditions.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.