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Texas permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026). Independently checked .

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Question 1 of 20

A red traffic light is flashing as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

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Correct answer: B. Make a full stop, then continue when it is safe.

Flashing red requires a full stop before the crosswalk or intersection. Check carefully before continuing because cross traffic may keep moving.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signals — A Flashing Red Light, PDF page 31. Checked .

Question 2 of 20

You want to turn left while the signal shows a flashing yellow arrow. What must you do before turning?

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Correct answer: C. Let oncoming traffic go first.

The arrow permits a left turn, but it does not give you priority over approaching traffic. Yield before crossing its path.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signals — A Flashing Yellow Arrow For Left-Turns, PDF page 31. Checked .

Question 3 of 20

You are on an unpaved road approaching a paved road. Who must yield at the intersection?

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Correct answer: A. You must let traffic on the paved road go first.

Traffic coming from the unpaved road yields to vehicles using the paved road.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Right-of-Way at Intersections — Unpaved Road Intersecting a Paved Road, PDF page 26. Checked .

Question 4 of 20

Two vehicles want to enter the same middle lane at the same time on a road with three lanes moving in one direction. One comes from the left lane and one from the right. Who must yield?

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Correct answer: B. The vehicle coming from the right lane.

When both vehicles are moving into the same lane, the driver entering from the right yields to the driver entering from the left.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Driving on Multiple-Lane Roads, PDF page 27. Checked .

Question 5 of 20

What is the minimum distance before a turn that you should begin a continuous turn signal?

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Correct answer: C. 100 feet.

Keep the signal on throughout at least the last 100 feet before turning. This gives other road users time to understand your plan.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Signaling — How to Signal, PDF page 44. Checked .

Question 6 of 20

After passing a car on a two-lane road, when should you return to the right lane?

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Correct answer: A. Once the passed car is visible in your rearview mirror and you have cleared it safely.

Wait until the car you passed appears in your rearview mirror and there is enough room to move back safely. Returning too soon cuts off the other driver.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — How to Pass on a Two-Lane Road, PDF page 45. Checked .

Question 7 of 20

Visibility becomes poor while you are driving. How should you choose your speed?

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Correct answer: B. Slow enough that you can stop within the visible roadway ahead.

Your stopping distance must fit within the road you can see. Reduced visibility calls for a lower speed and a larger gap behind the vehicle ahead.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Speed, PDF page 51. Checked .

Question 8 of 20

The pavement becomes wet. How should you change your speed and following gap?

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Correct answer: C. Reduce speed and leave a bigger gap.

Wet pavement reduces grip and makes control harder. Slowing down and adding space helps you respond safely.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Speed, PDF page 51. Checked .

Question 9 of 20

You are choosing a parking space near a fire hydrant. What clearance must you leave?

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Correct answer: A. At least 15 feet.

Parking within 15 feet of a hydrant is prohibited. Leave that space clear.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle, PDF page 48. Checked .

Question 10 of 20

How far from the nearest rail must you keep a parked vehicle at a railroad crossing?

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Correct answer: B. At least 50 feet.

Keep parked vehicles out of the area within 50 feet of the closest rail. The restriction also applies when someone remains inside the vehicle.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Do Not Park a Vehicle, PDF page 48. Checked .

Question 11 of 20

On an undivided road, a school bus ahead stops with its red lights flashing alternately. The bus driver has not waved you on. What must you do?

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Correct answer: C. Stop, whether you approach from behind or from the opposite direction.

Drivers approaching from either direction must stop for those bus lights on the same undivided road. Seeing no children does not remove the stopping requirement.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses, PDF page 29. Checked .

Question 12 of 20

A truck signals a right turn and leaves an open gap beside its right side. What should you do?

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Correct answer: A. Wait behind the truck rather than enter that gap.

Large trucks need extra room for right turns. Entering the space beside a turning truck can put your car in its path.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Share the Road with Trucks — Right Turns, PDF page 57. Checked .

Question 13 of 20

An oncoming vehicle is getting closer at night. By what distance must you switch from high beams to low beams?

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Correct answer: B. 500 feet.

Use low beams when an approaching vehicle is within 500 feet. High beams at close range can interfere with the other driver’s vision.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Headlights, PDF page 53. Checked .

Question 14 of 20

Your regular brakes fail. How should you use the parking brake to help slow the car?

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Correct answer: C. Apply it carefully so the wheels do not lock.

The parking brake can help when the regular brakes fail. Use it cautiously because locking the wheels can cause a skid.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Brake Failure, PDF page 55. Checked .

Question 15 of 20

A 19-year-old drives in a public place with a detectable amount of alcohol in their system, but is below the adult DWI threshold. How does the minor DUI rule apply?

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Correct answer: A. The detectable alcohol can still make this DUI by a minor.

Texas applies zero tolerance to drivers younger than 21. Detectable alcohol can violate the minor DUI rule even when the adult intoxication standard is not met.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Texas Tough Alcohol-Related Laws for Minors — Zero Tolerance for Minors, PDF page 62. Checked .

Question 16 of 20

Which of these actually allows alcohol’s effects to wear off after drinking?

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Correct answer: B. Time.

Coffee and cold showers do not make someone sober. Arrange for a driver who has not been drinking rather than relying on those methods.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Myths about Drinking Alcohol, PDF page 62. Checked .

Question 17 of 20

A 17-year-old is driving and wants to make a routine call using a hands-free phone. There is no emergency. What is permitted?

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Correct answer: C. The driver must wait until they are no longer driving.

Drivers under 18 may not use wireless communication devices while driving except for an emergency. A hands-free device is included in that restriction.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Graduated Driver License (GDL) — Phase Two, PDF page 9. Checked .

Question 18 of 20

On a long drive, you still feel alert. How often should you stop for a break?

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Correct answer: A. After no more than two hours or 100 miles.

Take regular breaks even before you feel tired. Pause after two hours or 100 miles, get out, and move around.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Fight Highway Hypnosis, PDF page 54. Checked .

Question 19 of 20

A learner driver needs someone to supervise practice. Each person below is sober, awake, licensed, and seated beside the learner. Who meets the age and experience requirements?

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Correct answer: B. A 21-year-old with one year of driving experience.

The supervising driver must be 21 or older and have driven for at least one year. They must also remain beside the learner and able to observe and respond.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Types of Texas Driver Licenses — Learner License (Instruction Permit), PDF page 7. Checked .

Question 20 of 20

A 17-year-old with a Phase Two provisional license wants to drive at 1 a.m. Which reason is an exception to the nighttime restriction?

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Correct answer: C. Traveling because of a medical emergency.

Phase Two normally restricts driving from midnight until 5 a.m. Necessary travel for work, school activities, or a medical emergency is excepted.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Graduated Driver License (GDL) — Phase Two, PDF page 9. Checked .

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