Licensing, Permits & Your Record — Texas DPS Practice Questions

40 questions in this content area. 7 are published in full below with worked explanations.

1. A 19-year-old is convicted for the first time of possessing alcohol (no driving involved). What happens to the driver license?

ANothing, because no vehicle was involved.
It is suspended for 30 days.
CIt is revoked for one year.

Why B is correct

A first non-driving alcohol offense by a minor brings a fine, community service, an alcohol awareness course and a 30-day license suspension.

2. A Texas provisional license is issued to drivers of what ages?

16 to 18.
B15 to 17.
C18 to 21.

Why A is correct

A provisional license is issued to persons 16 to 18 with the Phase Two restrictions, and it expires on the holder’s 18th birthday.

3. During the school year, how recent must your VOE form be when you apply?

ANo more than 90 days old.
BIssued within the current school year.
No more than 30 days old.

Why C is correct

The VOE may not be dated more than 30 days before you apply during the school year, or more than 90 days during the summer.

4. For the quick stop on the Texas driving exam, you may be asked to stop as quickly as possible from about what speed, without skidding?

A30 mph.
B40 mph.
20 mph.

Why C is correct

You may be asked to stop as quickly as possible at about 20 mph without skidding your tires.

5. When must you complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course?

AWithin a year after you are licensed.
Before taking the driving exam.
COnly if you fail the knowledge exam.

Why B is correct

All driver license applicants must complete the ITD course for their age group before taking the driving exam.

6. You are 16. Who normally signs your license application?

AYour driver education instructor.
BAny adult who is at least 21 and holds a valid Texas license.
A parent or guardian with custody, under oath.

Why C is correct

An applicant under 18 needs the application signed under oath by the parent or guardian with custody. If there is no guardian, an employer or county judge may sign.

7. You are 17 with a provisional license. What passenger limit applies to you?

ANo passengers under 18 at any time.
BNo more than three passengers of any age, family included, at any time of day.
No more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.

Why C is correct

In Phase Two you may not drive with more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.

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33 more Licensing questions

Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.

A 15-year-old shows that the family faces an unusual economic hardship without the teen driving. Which license may be issued?
After how many failed exams must you submit a new application and fee, even within 90 days?
After you pass all your exams, how long can you use the temporary license while you wait for the card?
Besides a peace officer or judge, who may ask to see your driver license?
Does a Texas Class C license let you drive a motorcycle?
DPS may suspend your license for repeated traffic violations. Which record would qualify?
How is a Texas license issued to someone under 21 marked?
How many points deducted on the driving exam mean your application will not be approved?
How often must a standard Texas driver license be renewed?
On the Texas driving exam, every driver is graded on four basic skills. Which list is correct?
The adult who signed your application as a minor changes their mind. What can they do?
Under Texas ALR, DPS may suspend the license of a driver under 21 for what alcohol level?
Under the Texas GDL program, how long must you hold a learner (or hardship) license before you can get a provisional license?
What happens under ALR if you refuse to take a breath or blood test?
What is driving while your license is suspended called in Texas?
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Texas learner license?
What score do you need to pass a Texas knowledge exam?
When does a Texas learner license issued to a 15-year-old expire?
Who must complete an approved driver education course to get a Texas license?
With a Texas provisional license, when are you generally not allowed to drive?
You are 16 and applying for your first Texas license. Which school document must you bring?
You are 17. After a hearing, DPS may suspend your license for how many separate traffic convictions within 12 months?
You are 17 and complete a qualifying driver education course. What may that mean for the Class C knowledge exam?
You are 17. May you take a call on a hands-free device while driving in Texas?
You are 17 with a provisional license and need to drive home from your job at 12:30 a.m. Is that allowed?
You are 19 and want to practice driving in Texas. What are you issued?
You fail the knowledge exam on your first try. What happens to your application?
You hold a Texas learner license. Who may sit beside you while you practice?
You move to a new home in Texas. Within how many days must you report the change of address to DPS?
You move to Texas with a valid out-of-state license. How long do you have to get a Texas license?
Your learner license is suspended for 20 days during Phase One. What happens to your six-month waiting period?
Your license was suspended, but you prove to a court that you must drive to work. What may you be issued?
Your supervising driver is 45 and has driven for 20 years, but has fallen asleep in the passenger seat. Can you keep practicing?

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