Pass Your Texas
Permit Test

Number of Questions: 30
Correct Answers Needed to Pass: 21
Passing Score: 70%
Minimum Age to Apply: 15 years
Test Duration: Approximately 30-60 minutes

• Proof of Identity — One primary document or a combination of secondary + supporting documents.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence — for non-citizens, valid immigration documents.
• Proof of Social Security Number — e.g. your Social Security card or other acceptable document.
• Proof of Texas Residency — two different documents showing name and Texas address. If you cannot, a Texas Residency Affidavit (Form DL-5) may be needed.
• Proof of Driver Education / Course — for teens, a certificate (DE-964) or proof of enrollment in a DPS-approved driver education course.
• Verification of School Enrollment (VOE) — for applicants under 18, a form or document showing you are currently enrolled in school and meeting attendance requirements.
• Application Form — e.g. DL-14A or DL-14B, signed by parent/guardian if under 18.
• Fee Payment — the learner license application fee (typically $16)
• Proof of Insurance & Vehicle Registration — if you or your parent owns a vehicle, proof of Texas insurance and registration for that vehicle. If you don’t own one, you may have to sign a statement to that effect.

You can retake the written exam multiple times. A waiting period of 1 business day is often required between attempts.

See all your Learner’s Permit Driving Requirements and all the steps you need to follow to get your license here.

• Find your driving instructor – see our article for tips and what to watch out for here.
• Start practicing with a licensed adult – learn why this is important here.
• Use GUIDE2Safeti to log your hours and get structured, quality practice. See your driving hours requirements here.
• Prepare for your road test – see what you need to know here.

Your provisional license comes with some restrictions you should be aware of if you don’t want to risk loosing your new license. Review those restrictions here.