Texas Driver Handbook
Read the official manual from TX DPS directly. Download the PDF for offline study or read it online.
Texas Driver Handbook
Official Resource
Mirrored from the copy TX DPS publishes. Copyright remains with TX DPS; we host it only to speed up mobile reading.
Testing at a Glance for Texas
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the TX DPS knowledge test.
30
70%
$16
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Texas Test
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, proof of Texas residency, proof of identity, Social Security Number, current Texas vehicle registration and proof of insurance for each vehicle owned, and (ages 18-24) driver education course completion certificate.
Texas-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Texas that TX DPS weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Move Over/Slow Down Law — vacate lane closest to stopped emergency, TxDOT, or tow vehicle, or slow 20 mph below posted speed limit
- gavel Texting while driving banned statewide since 2017
- gavel Learner license holders under 18: no cell phone use at all, including hands-free, except emergencies
- gavel Learner license holders must have a licensed adult 21+ in the front passenger seat
- gavel Applicants must be able to understand road signs written in English regardless of test language chosen
After You Pass: Texas License Renewal
8 years
$33
Up to 2 years before expiration
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Texas Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Texas driver handbook?
Yes. The copy above is the same document TX DPS publishes on its official website — we mirror it for faster mobile loading. Copyright stays with TX DPS.
What documents does TX DPS require when I show up for the test?
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, proof of Texas residency, proof of identity, Social Security Number, current Texas vehicle registration and proof of insurance for each vehicle owned, and (ages 18-24) driver education course completion certificate.
How is the Texas knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
30 multiple-choice and matching questions; 70% (21 of 30) required to pass. The Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) states: "You must score a grade of 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam."
Do I have to read the whole Texas handbook to pass the test?
The TX DPS test has 30 questions and you need 21 correct (70%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Texas handbook version?
TX DPS reissues the handbook when state law changes. The edition and page count above are read from the file we host; check the agency site if you need certainty that you have the newest one.
Where do I actually take the Texas test after reading the handbook?
At any TX DPS location. Use our /dmv-near-me/tx finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Texas driver handbook free to download?
Yes. TX DPS publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Texas handbook on my phone?
Yes. The PDF opens in the reader above and works on mobile — handy for study sessions away from a desk.