Texas: Minor & Provisional Licensing Questions
10 real, verified Texas driving-test questions on minor & provisional licensing, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Minor & Provisional Licensing practice round.
1. In Texas, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner license?
Why: Texas allows applicants to apply for a learner license (Phase One of the GDL program) starting at age 15.
2. In Texas's Graduated Driver License program, how long must a learner license (Phase One) generally be held before a minor is eligible for a provisional license (Phase Two)?
Why: Phase One (the learner license) must generally be held for at least 6 months before a minor becomes eligible for Phase Two, the provisional license.
3. In Texas, a provisional license (GDL Phase Two) is issued to drivers of what age range?
Why: Texas's provisional license (Phase Two of the GDL program) is issued to drivers age 16 to 18.
4. Texas's GDL Phase Two passenger and nighttime driving restrictions last until:
Why: Unlike a fixed 12-month window, Texas's Phase Two restrictions run until the license holder turns 18 — which could be more or less than a year, depending on when the provisional license was issued.
5. During GDL Phase Two in Texas, how many passengers under 21 who are not family members may generally ride with the driver?
Why: Texas's Phase Two restrictions generally limit a provisional driver to no more than one passenger under 21 who isn't a family member.
6. While driving on a Texas learner license, the supervising licensed driver must be at least:
Why: A Texas learner license holder must practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, seated close enough to take control if needed.
7. For an applicant 18 or older, a standard non-commercial Texas driver license is valid for how many years, and costs how much?
Why: Most non-commercial Texas driver licenses issued to applicants 18 and older are valid for 8 years and cost $32, plus a $1 administrative fee for in-person, phone, or online transactions.
8. What program addressing common causes of teen crashes must Texas provisional license applicants generally complete?
Why: Texas requires provisional license applicants to complete the Impact Texas Teen Drivers program, which addresses leading causes of teen crashes like distraction and impaired driving.
9. What score is required to pass the Texas DPS written knowledge test?
Why: The Texas DPS written knowledge test requires a score of at least 70% correct to pass.
10. In Texas, driver licenses issued to anyone under 21 are marked:
Why: All Texas licenses issued to people under 21 carry an “UNDER 21” marking, regardless of whether the license itself is a learner, provisional, or standard license.
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