Thanks to the Internet, you have access to a valuable resource that those in past generations did not: practice tests. We offer a free copy of the Texas Driver’s Handbook for you to use, or you can request a physical copy by visiting the offices of the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). To do well on your first try, you will need to devote plenty of time to study prior to taking the test. If your course doesn’t offer this, you will need to take the test when you apply. Certain driver’s education courses will give you a similar test as a part of their program, and if they do, you will not be required to take it again. Your education requirement can be completed at a state-approved driving school, a public school, or, if you choose, you can have your parents teach you at home.īefore you can apply for your permit, you will need to pass a written knowledge test (or permit test), which will check your knowledge of the rules of the road. When you are 15 years old and enrolled in driver’s education, you can apply for your Learner License(or learner’s permit) in Texas.
This guide will teach you how to prepare for the Texas permit test and eventually go on to earn unrestricted driving privileges. The Texas GDL program includes three unique stages:
GDL programs have been shown to reduce traffic accidents caused by inexperienced drivers. The state of Texas requires that all teen drivers complete a Graduated Driver’s License Program (GDL), a multi-stage process that keeps young drivers under supervision while they learn important driving skills.
This easy-to-follow guide will help you become familiar with all the requirements along the way, from preparing for the permit test to applying for your full license. Are you ready to apply for your Texas driver’s license but you aren’t sure where to begin? If you feel overwhelmed and confused over the process of getting your license, you’re in luck.