Texas Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15

You may apply for a learner license at 15 after completing the classroom portion of driver education and passing the vision and knowledge exams.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Learner License (Instruction Permit)

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 with one year of experience, seated beside the learner

The supervising driver must be licensed, at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, sit in the front seat beside the learner, and be alert and sober.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Learner License (Instruction Permit)

Correct answer: 6 months

Phase One requires holding a learner (or hardship) license for at least six months before a provisional license is issued.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Graduated Driver License (GDL)

Correct answer: It is extended by the 20 days of suspension

A suspension during Phase One extends the six-month period by the number of days the license was suspended.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Graduated Driver License (GDL)

Correct answer: Driving with two non-family friends, both age 17

During Phase Two, a provisional driver may not carry more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Graduated Driver License (GDL) Phase Two

Correct answer: Midnight to 5 a.m.

Provisional drivers may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school-related activities, or a medical emergency.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Graduated Driver License (GDL) Phase Two

Correct answer: No; under 18 even hands-free is banned except in emergencies

Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless communication device—including hands-free—except in an emergency.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Graduated Driver License (GDL)

Correct answer: On the holder's 18th birthday

A provisional license, issued to drivers 16 to 18, is marked PROVISIONAL and expires on the holder's 18th birthday.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Provisional License

Correct answer: Dated within 30 days of the application

During the school year the VOE may be dated no more than 30 days before you apply (90 days in summer).

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) Form

Correct answer: Two

For drivers under 18, two or more separate traffic convictions within any 12-month period can lead to suspension after a hearing.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Suspend or Revoke After Hearing of Minor

Correct answer: Yes, by sworn written request any time before the teen turns 18

The parent or guardian who signed may ask DPS in writing, under oath, to cancel the license any time before the teen turns 18.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Minors

Correct answer: A hardship license

A hardship license (formerly MRDL) may be issued to a minor 15 to 18 who shows a necessity to drive, such as unusual economic hardship or a family illness.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Hardship License

Correct answer: Yes; no one under 18 is exempt from the driving exam

No one younger than 18 is exempt from the driving exam, even with an out-of-state license.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Part 3: The Driving Exam

Correct answer: It is suspended for 30 days

A minor's first non-driving alcohol offense brings a fine up to $500, 8–12 hours of community service, an alcohol awareness course, and a 30-day license suspension.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 26: Penalties for Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses – Minors

Correct answer: With the words UNDER 21

All licenses issued to persons under 21 are marked UNDER 21.

Source: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive – Out-of-State License Holders