You can find information about topics on the permit test, the GDL program, any license fees you’ll need to pay, and more in the 2019 Texas Driver Handbook. This DMV Practice Test will prepare you to pass the written test to get either your learner license or pass the knowledge test to get a regular license if you are over 18 years old. Driving test definition A driving test (also known as a driving exam, or a driver's test) is a procedure designed to evaluate a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle such as a passenger car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle. In the United States, passing a driving test is usually one of the requirements for obtaining a driver license. FREE DMV Practice Written Test. Permit Drivers Test Questions from local DMV. Our Online Driving Test covers DMV Learners Permit Test, DMV Renewal Test and DMV Test for Seniors. No need to Study the CA Handbook. Practice your Permit Test Now.
Schedule your Driving Test Appointment!
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The location the you have chosen offers driving tests for non-commercial vehicles (Class C licenses) only, NOT for commercial drivers.
Who can schedule a driving test online?
- A teenager who has held a valid Texas learner license for six months and is at least 16 years of age OR
- An adult who has:
- Already applied for a driver license AND
- Has passed the knowledge test.
If you do not fall into one of these categories, please visit a driver license office to schedule a driving test appointment.
An applicant for a minor’s restricted driver license (hardship license) cannot schedule a driving test online. He or she must schedule the test in an office.
- Individuals completing a teen driver education course must also complete the ITTD requirements.
Preparing for your driving test
To make sure you have everything you need for your visit, please carefully review what you will need to apply for a driver license and bring the following items to your appointment:
- Your Texas learner license or Texas driver license with B restriction;
- The driving test fee or the payment receipt if you have already paid. (Note: payment is good for only 90 days - date of expiration is listed on the payment receipt. You will be required to make payment again after expiration.);
- If you are younger than 25, proof of driver education. Depending on the type of class you took, you will need one of these documents:
- Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964) from a certified driving school;
(i) Any individual who has completed a teen driver education course must complete the ITTD requirements - Parent Taught Driver Education Affidavit (DL-90B) and driving logs (classroom log and behind-the-wheel log); OR
- Adult Driver Education Certificate (ADE-1317);
- If you are under 18, a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form, high school diploma or GED;
- Proof of current liability insurance (in paper format – proof via smart phone will not be accepted) for the vehicle to be used for the road test; AND
- A vehicle for the road test that meets all of these requirements:
- Current registration sticker;
- Two license plates with the front plate attached to the bumper (not required if you are borrowing the vehicle and it is properly registered in a state that does not require two plates);
- No unusual mechanical issues (such as having doors that do not open from inside or outside the vehicle – this will result in failure of the vehicle inspection); AND
- All of the vehicle safety requirements described at Driving Test Requirements.
Note:
If you use a rental vehicle for the test, the person taking the driving test must be listed on the rental agreement as an authorized driver. You must show proof that the rental vehicle is covered by liability insurance either by accepting the liability damage waiver when you rent the vehicle or by showing proof that your personal auto liability insurance covers rental vehicles. NO additional passengers (this includes infants, children, family members and / or friends) will be allowed in the vehicle during the driving test.
- An appointment must be scheduled using the customer's Texas driver license number or learner license number or it will be canceled without notice.
- A customer may only schedule one appointment. A driving school may not schedule the appointment for the customer. Duplicate appointments will be canceled without notice.
- At any time, you may reply with “C” to cancel your appointment. If you did not provide a cell phone number for the appointment, please contact DPS at (512) 424-2600.
- Please arrive one hour early for processing and/or payment. If you do not, your appointment may be rescheduled
Online Services
Before visiting a driver license office and standing in line, check our online options below. DPS offers these online services to make things faster and easier for you.
Driver License & ID Renewal Options
New Texas Driver License or ID
Driver Record
- Request a driver record (this website does not support Microsoft Edge Browser)
Schedule before you go to a Driver License Office
- Schedule a driving test (not available in all offices)
Surcharges & the Driver Responsibility Program
Enforcement Actions
Teen & Adult Driver Education
Crash Records
CDL How to Videos
Services Provided by Other Agencies
Texas License Plate and Registration:
Contact your local County Tax Assessor - Collector's office
or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
888-DMV-GOTX (888-368-4689)
ADA Placard:
Contact your local County Tax Assessor - Collector's office.
888-DMV-GOTX (888-368-4689)
CDL Med Certs:
For Carriers, Drivers and State Driver License Agencies,
Contact the FMCSA Medical Certification
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Search
Occupational Driver License:
What is an Occupational Driver License?
For information on an Occupational Driver License (ODL)
Courts throughout Texas:
Contact The Texas Office of Court Administration
Court Activity Reporting and Directory System
Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) Program:
Texas Fingerprint Scheduling
Texas DPS Tickets:
Texas Highway Patrol Citation
All Other Tickets: Local County Clerk's Office where the ticket was issued.
Texas Failure to Appear
(800) 686-0570
Birth Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Records:
Birth Certificate must:
- Be issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- List the applicant's full name, date of birth and place of birth
- List the parent(s)' full name
- Have the signature of the city, county, or state registrar
- Have the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
- Have the seal of issuing authority
Marriage Certificate:
Local County Clerk's Office where the license was obtained.
Divorce Records:
District Clerk's Office where the divorce decree was filed.
For more information on Secondary Documents visit our Identification Requirements webpage.
Suspension, Surcharge or Reinstatement Fee:
Suspension
(512) 424-2600
Surcharge
(800) 688-6882
Reinstatement Fee
(512) 424-2600
Driver License Test Online For Adults
Driver Record:
Driver Record
(512) 424-2600
Voter Registration Card:
Voter Registration
(800) 252-8683
Social Security Card:
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
Passport Card:
Passports
(877) 487-2778
Our Partners
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