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20 free questions from our 300-question Texas DMV Permit bank, each with the correct answer, explanation, and source note. Official format: 30 questions · 70% (21 correct) to pass · 90-day application window.
License
1. What minimum score must you achieve to pass a Texas knowledge exam?
Answer: A. The Texas Driver Handbook states that you must score 70 percent or better to pass a knowledge exam. This is the minimum threshold stated by the handbook; a practice score is not a guarantee of a particular test outcome.
Source: TX Driver Handbook DL-7 — The Knowledge Exam
Speed
2. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on city streets in an urban district is?
Answer: B. The keyed answer is "30 mph". Urban district streets default to 30 mph. This item tests speed in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Speed Limits. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Speed Limits
Speed
3. The maximum speed in an alley is?
Answer: C. The keyed answer is "15 mph". Alleys are capped at 15 mph. This item tests speed in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Speed Limits. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Speed Limits
Alcohol
4. At what BAC is a driver 21 or older considered driving while intoxicated in Texas?
Answer: D. The keyed answer is "0.08%". 0.08% is the adult per se DWI limit. This item tests alcohol in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Alcohol and Drugs. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol
5. A driver under 21 can be charged with DUI with what BAC?
Answer: A. The keyed answer is "Any detectable amount". Texas has zero tolerance: any detectable alcohol is illegal under 21. This item tests alcohol in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Alcohol and Drugs. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Alcohol and Drugs
Insurance
6. Texas minimum liability insurance is?
Answer: C. The keyed answer is "30/60/25". Texas requires 30/60/25 liability coverage. This item tests insurance in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Insurance. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Insurance
Signals
7. How far before turning must you signal?
Answer: B. The keyed answer is "100 feet". Signal a full 100 feet before turning. This item tests signals in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Signals. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Signals
Schoolbus
8. A school bus flashes red lights on an undivided road. You must?
Answer: D. The keyed answer is "Stop from either direction". Undivided roads require stopping from both directions. This item tests schoolbus in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road
Schoolbus
9. A school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway. When may traffic in your direction continue without stopping?
Answer: B. Texas law provides an exception when the highway has separate roadways divided by a space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic. Without that qualifying separation, drivers must stop for the bus’s visual signal.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.066 — Passing a School Bus; Texas Driver Handbook DL-7
Railroad
10. When stopping at a railroad crossing, stop how far from the nearest rail?
Answer: D. The keyed answer is "15 to 50 feet". Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail. This item tests railroad in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Railroad Crossings. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Railroad Crossings
Passing
11. Where is passing always prohibited?
Answer: A. The keyed answer is "Within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing". Passing is banned near intersections, crossings, bridges, and tunnels. This item tests passing in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Passing. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Passing
Cellphone
12. Where in Texas is texting while driving banned?
Answer: C. The keyed answer is "Nowhere; texting while driving is banned statewide". Statewide texting ban has applied since 2017. This item tests cellphone in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Distractions. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Distractions
Cellphone
13. A 17-year-old driver in Texas may use a wireless device how?
Answer: D. The keyed answer is "Not at all while driving". Under 18 drivers may not use wireless devices at all, even hands-free. This item tests cellphone in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Distractions. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Distractions
Emergency
14. Under the Move Over / Slow Down law you must?
Answer: C. The keyed answer is "Vacate the lane or slow 20 mph below the limit". Move over, or slow to 20 mph below the limit. This item tests emergency in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road
Seatbelt
15. A child under 8 who is shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must ride?
Answer: A. The keyed answer is "In a child passenger safety seat". Under 8 and under 4'9" ride in a child safety seat. This item tests seatbelt in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Occupant Protection. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Occupant Protection
Headlights
16. When must you use headlights in Texas?
Answer: B. The keyed answer is "Half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise". Sunset plus 30 minutes to sunrise minus 30 minutes. This item tests headlights in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Visibility. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Visibility
License
17. A provisional driver under 18 may not drive between?
Answer: A. The keyed answer is "Midnight to 5 a.m. unless for work, school, or emergency". Midnight to 5 a.m. driving is restricted for provisional licenses. This item tests license in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Driver License. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Driver License
License
18. A provisional driver under 18 may not carry?
Answer: B. The keyed answer is "More than one passenger under 21 who is not family". One non-family passenger under 21 is the limit. This item tests license in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Driver License. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Driver License
Intersections
19. You may turn right on a red light?
Answer: C. The keyed answer is "After a full stop and yielding, unless posted otherwise". Stop fully, yield, then turn where not prohibited. This item tests intersections in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Intersections. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Intersections
Intersections
20. A left turn on red is legal?
Answer: D. The keyed answer is "From a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping". One-way onto one-way left-on-red is allowed after stopping. This item tests intersections in the context of TX Driver Handbook — Intersections. Apply the rule only under the conditions stated in the stem, and compare the distractors with the keyed answer before using the rule in a different situation.
Source: TX Driver Handbook — Intersections
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