What is the correct hand and arm signal to indicate a left turn?

Left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still

When are you allowed to cross a dashed white line?

When it is safe to change lanes.

If a driver is worried, nervous, angry, or upset and crying, what should they do?

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

TX — Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas DMV Permit Practice Test

Free 30-question practice test. Instant feedback, explanations, and no sign-up required. Aim for 21/30 correct (70%) — that's the real Texas DMV passing score.

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About the Texas DMV permit test

The Texas DMV written permit test is administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety. To pass, you must answer at least 21 of 30 questions (70%) correctly. Questions are drawn from the official Texas driver's handbook.

This free practice test uses the same question format and topic distribution as the real exam: road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe-driving practices, parking rules, and DUI/DWI laws. Questions include full explanations so you learn as you go — not just whether you got it right.

Want to practice more? The DMV Help app has unlimited practice tests, a full exam simulator, and a marathon mode that covers every question in the Texas question bank. Download the DMV Help app →

FAQs

How many questions are on this Texas DMV practice test?: This free practice test has 30 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real Texas DMV permit test.
What score do I need to pass?: The real Texas DMV test requires 70% to pass (21 correct answers out of 30). Aim for that same score on this practice test.
Is this practice test free?: Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.
Can I retake this practice test?: Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.

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About the Texas DMV permit test

Want to practice more? The DMV Help app has unlimited practice tests, a full exam simulator, and a marathon mode that covers every question in the Texas question bank. Download the DMV Help app →

FAQs

How many questions are on this Texas DMV practice test?

This free practice test has 30 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real Texas DMV permit test.

What score do I need to pass?

The real Texas DMV test requires 70% to pass (21 correct answers out of 30). Aim for that same score on this practice test.

Is this practice test free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.

Can I retake this practice test?

Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.