Texas Class C Knowledge Exam
Learn the rules of the road by driving them.
363 practice questions written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), and eight 3D driving lessons that show where Texas rules differ. Make the call at the moment it matters, and see exactly what your car did.
How a lesson works
Not a quiz with pictures. A drive with a decision in it.
Real screens from the DriveQuest lessons.
The route
Eight lessons, one rule at a time
Each lesson has three scenes. Learn a scene with your coach, then drive it on your own for stars. The lessons follow the California Driver’s Handbook; each one lists what the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) says differently.
FreeFirst Stop
STOP signs and exactly where to stop
ProWho Goes First?
Right-of-way at an all-way stop
ProRead the Red
Right turns at a red light, signs and arrows
ProYellow Is a Decision
Stop or go when the light turns yellow
ProSee What Is Hidden
Pedestrians and blocked crosswalks
ProCheck Before You Move
Mirrors, blind spots and lane changes
ProTurn Across the Bike Route
Right turns next to a bike lane
ProSame Road, Different Risk
Speed and following distance in rain and fog
Why practice this way
Evidence, not vibes
A full stop, the stop position and whether you looked are scored separately from what your car actually did, and replayed so you can see it.
Straight from the handbook
Every question cites the handbook section it rests on, and keeps law apart from official safety advice so you know which is which.
Honest about the test
Practice lengths and numbers are labelled as ours. DPS sets the real test, and nothing here is an official test question or a pass guarantee.
Try one now
At an all-way stop, you and another car arrive at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?
The real test
Texas Class C Knowledge Exam at a glance
- Administered by
- Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver License Division
- Passing score
- 70% or better
- Format
- The Class C knowledge exam, also called the written exam, on the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
- Attempts
- Pass or fail at 70%. After a first failed attempt your application is held for 90 days; after 90 days or three failed exams you must reapply and pay again.
- Number of questions
- Not stated in the Texas Driver Handbook. Our practice test uses 30 questions.
- Eligibility
- Applicants younger than 25 must complete an approved driver education course; completing certain courses means the knowledge exam is not taken at the driver license office.
Fees are set by DPS; confirm current fees at dps.texas.gov. Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DPS) (Revised January 2026), read October 2026.
Class C practice test
30 Qs
40 minutes · 70% to pass
Texas video lessons
All 10 lessons10 short animated lessons, 50 situations, each explained from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). The first one is free to watch.
6:19Lesson 1 · Free to watch
Signals, Signs & Markings
7:22Lesson 2
Right-of-Way & Pedestrians
5:35Lesson 3
Turns, Lanes & Passing
5:49Lesson 4
Speed Limits & Parking
5:47Lesson 5
Alcohol & Drugs
6:23Lesson 6
Sharing the Road
6:05Lesson 7
Safe Driving & Conditions
5:41Lesson 8
Vehicle Control & Equipment
6:28Lesson 9
Insurance, Collisions & Registration
6:08Lesson 10
Licensing, Permits & Your Record
What the Texas DPS test covers
Browse all questionsTen study areas covering the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). Each opens free sample questions. Topic sizes reflect this practice bank, not official test weights.
- Signals, Signs & Markings33 questions · 6 free to read
- Right-of-Way & Pedestrians33 questions · 6 free to read
- Turns, Lanes & Passing34 questions · 6 free to read
- Speed Limits & Parking34 questions · 6 free to read
- Sharing the Road30 questions · 6 free to read
- Safe Driving & Conditions40 questions · 6 free to read
- Vehicle Control & Equipment40 questions · 6 free to read
- Alcohol & Drugs36 questions · 6 free to read
- Insurance, Collisions & Registration43 questions · 6 free to read
- Licensing, Permits & Your Record40 questions · 6 free to read
Texas Permit Test FAQ
What score do you need to pass the Texas permit test?
The Texas Driver Handbook states you must score 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam.
Do I have to take the knowledge test at a DPS office?
Not always. Applicants younger than 25 must take an approved driver education course, and after completing certain courses the Class C knowledge exam is not required at the driver license office.
Are these real Texas DPS test questions?
No. They are original practice questions written from the Texas Driver Handbook. They are not DPS test questions and DPS has not reviewed or approved them.
Your first stop is free.
Lesson 1 and daily practice are free. EstatePass Pro unlocks all eight lessons, full mock tests and every other exam on EstatePass.
DriveQuest practice is independent study material. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver License Division, is not a driver education or training course, and does not guarantee that you will pass.