Must be at least 16 years old at the time of the test.
A student taking a DPS driving test must have held their learner’s permit for at least 6-months.
A valid learner’s permit is required to be on the student and verify identity.
This will be obtained from a driving school program whether in-person, online or parent-taught program.
MDA students- we will provide at the time of your test.
Obtained from student’s school verifying a student is currently enrolled.
All students must provide proof that the required 30 hours of practice driving has occurred.
A certificate showing completion of the required Impact Texas Teen Driver online program from the DPS.
No teen may take a state driving test without the signoff of a parent and/or legal guardian.
Students who are 18yrs old to 25 are to schedule as an adult but with required paperwork.
A valid adult learner’s permit is required to be on the person and verify identity.
This will be obtained from a driving school program whether taught in-person or online.
A certificate showing completion of the required Impact Texas Adult Driver online program from the DPS.
Students who are 25 yrs old and older are to schedule as an adult but fewer paperwork requirements.
A valid adult learner’s permit is required to be on the person and verify identity.
This is OPTIONAL but highly suggested for all new adult drivers. This will be obtained from a driving school program whether taught in-person or online.
A certificate showing completion of the required Impact Texas Adult Driver online program from the DPS.
A student must provide a vehicle for the purposes of the driving test.
Driver must present a paper copy of their vehicle insurance at the time of the driving test.
The vehicle must have a proper vehicle registration sticker on the windshield displaying an unexpired registration.
The State of Texas ,by law, requires two-license plates (front and back) for Texas registered vehicles.
All licensed vehicles must have working turn signal lights at each corner of the vehicle.
When pressing the brake pedal the vehicle must activate three brake lights.
If the road test will be taken during low light periods of dusk, dawn, evening or low visibility, working headlights are required.
All road legal vehicles must have a functioning horn.
Working windshield wipers are required if weather conditions warrant their use.
The vehicle must have functioning seat belts for all occupants.
The vehicle must have a door handle that can be opened, without difficulty, from the inside of the vehicle.
Vehicles must have one side mirror to the right and left of the vehicle and one center mirror inside the vehicle.
The Road Test is the last step in the driver’s education process. Its purpose is to test not just your knowledge but how well you practically drive on the road. You will be checked on the following:
You will need a satisfactory grade of 70 or better to pass the road test.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Once paperwork has been checked the road test takes approximately 10-20 minutes.
Only questions asking the examiner to repeat instructions or directions may be asked.
You are required to adhere to proper speed procedure according to the Texas Driver’s Handbook.
The key to safe driving is to perform proper defensive driving tactics. Keep your eyes moving, scanning and anticipating danger.
The driving test is comprised of the most common daily driving procedures you will encounter. To better understand how to be successful is to know how to properly drive each procedure. Every procedure is broken down into 4 parts (CONTROL, OBSERVATION, POSITIONING, SIGNALS). The following procedures are checked on the driving test:
Parallel parking unfortunately gets a bad rap. With a little bit of practice it is actually not too difficult. The purpose for this procedure is to test that you understand a complex driving maneuver in a stressful situation.
Knowing the route is really inconsequential. The best way to be prepared is to know the procedures-that way you will be successful no matter where in the state you take this test.
Some helpful tips.
After passing your driving test you will need to proceed to a DPS License office to process and receive your new driver’s license. All of your paperwork along with the test will be sealed in an envelope and must remain sealed.
A student must provide a vehicle for the purposes of the driving test.
Driver must present a paper copy of their vehicle insurance at the time of the driving test.
The vehicle must have a proper vehicle registration sticker on the windshield displaying an unexpired registration.
The State of Texas ,by law, requires two-license plates (front and back) for Texas registered vehicles.
All licensed vehicles must have working turn signal lights at each corner of the vehicle.
When pressing the brake pedal the vehicle must activate three brake lights.
If the road test will be taken during low light periods of dusk, dawn, evening or low visibility, working headlights are required.
All road legal vehicles must have a functioning horn.
Working windshield wipers are required if weather conditions warrant their use.
The vehicle must have functioning seat belts for all occupants.
The vehicle must have a door handle that can be opened, without difficulty, from the inside of the vehicle.
Vehicles must have one side mirror to the right and left of the vehicle and one center mirror inside the vehicle.
The Road Test is the last step in the driver’s education process. Its purpose is to test not just your knowledge but how well you practically drive on the road. You will be checked on the following:
You will need a satisfactory grade of 70 or better to pass the road test.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Once paperwork has been checked the road test takes approximately 10-20 minutes.
Only questions asking the examiner to repeat instructions or directions may be asked.
You are required to adhere to proper speed procedure according to the Texas Driver’s Handbook.
The key to safe driving is to perform proper defensive driving tactics. Keep your eyes moving, scanning and anticipating danger.
The driving test is comprised of the most common daily driving procedures you will encounter. To better understand how to be successful is to know how to properly drive each procedure. Every procedure is broken down into 4 parts (CONTROL, OBSERVATION, POSITIONING, SIGNALS). The following procedures are checked on the driving test:
Parallel parking unfortunately gets a bad rap. With a little bit of practice it is actually not too difficult. The purpose for this procedure is to test that you understand a complex driving maneuver in a stressful situation.
Knowing the route is really inconsequential. The best way to be prepared is to know the procedures-that way you will be successful no matter where in the state you take this test.
Some helpful tips.
After passing your driving test you will need to proceed to a DPS License office to process and receive your new driver’s license. All of your paperwork along with the test will be sealed in an envelope and must remain sealed.