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Texas DMV: age, fees, test facts

Sourced procedural facts for Texas DMV, plus a free 80-question practice test with real sign images and audio.

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Texas
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80
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Quick facts

Minimum permit age

15 years old, after starting an approved driver education course

Knowledge test fee

No separate test fee stated; learner license fee ($16 for under 18) covers application, knowledge test, and card

Supervised driving before road test

Must hold learner license 6 months and complete required behind-the-wheel practice via driver ed; DPS does not itemize a specific hour count outside the course

Documents to bring

Completed application, proof of citizenship/lawful presence, TX residency, identity, Social Security number, driver ed certificate, Impact Texas Driver certificate for road test

Find an office / appointment

Texas DPS provides a Driver License Office Locations search tool and Appointments page; all driver license/ID services are by appointment only via txdpsscheduler.com, though walk-ins can use an in-office kiosk to book same-day slots if available.

REAL ID status

REAL ID available; Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards (star in upper right) Oct 10, 2016. A DPS 'REAL ID Document Check' tool helps applicants prepare. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025.

Motorcycle license

Endorsement at 15 (250cc or less restriction until 16, removed after skills test); requires TDLR-approved rider course completion certificate.

Commercial license (CDL)

18 for intrastate CDL; 21 for interstate driving or hazmat. Commercial Learner's Permit must be held 14 days before skills exam.

Official source: Texas DPS - Driver License Division

Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for licenses + Texas DMV for vehicle registration site.

Getting a license in Texas

Getting your first permit

In Texas, the minimum permit age is 15 years old, after starting an approved driver education course. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: completed application, proof of citizenship/lawful presence, TX residency, identity, Social Security number, driver ed certificate, Impact Texas Driver certificate for road test. Texas DPS provides a Driver License Office Locations search tool and Appointments page; all driver license/ID services are by appointment only via txdpsscheduler.com, though walk-ins can use an in-office kiosk to book same-day slots if available.

Fees, retakes, and practice hours

No separate test fee stated; learner license fee ($16 for under 18) covers application, knowledge test, and card. Before the road test, the state requires must hold learner license 6 months and complete required behind-the-wheel practice via driver ed; DPS does not itemize a specific hour count outside the course.

REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL

REAL ID available; Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards (star in upper right) Oct 10, 2016. A DPS 'REAL ID Document Check' tool helps applicants prepare. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025. For a motorcycle license: endorsement at 15 (250cc or less restriction until 16, removed after skills test); requires TDLR-approved rider course completion certificate. For a commercial license (CDL): 18 for intrastate CDL; 21 for interstate driving or hazmat. Commercial Learner's Permit must be held 14 days before skills exam.

The Texas bank has 80 questions across 9 topics

Road signs
32 questions
Laws and paperwork
11 questions
Safe driving
9 questions
Alcohol and DUI
5 questions
Emergencies
5 questions
Right of way
5 questions
Signals and markings
5 questions
Speed limits
5 questions
Parking
3 questions

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