Texas Driver License and Learner Permit FAQ
- How old do I have to be to get a drivers license in Texas?
- How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in Texas?
- Do I have to take a driver education course?
- Where can I take a driver education course?
- Where can I practice a free DMV permit test?
- How do I get a driver license if I am over 18 years old?
- Do I have to apply for a Texas permit if I am over 18?
How old do I have to be to get a drivers license in Texas?
You must be at least 15 and 1/2 years of age in order to be eligible for the TX drivers license.
How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in Texas?
You must be at least 15 years of age in order to be eligible for the instructional permit in Texas.
Do I have to take a driver education course?
According to Texas laws, if you are under 17 and ½ years of age, you are required to complete a state-approved driver education course before you can be issued with the learner permit.
Where can I take a driver education course?
You may choose to take a driver education course at school (if your high school offers it), at a local driving school or you may want to take one of the parent-taught driver education programs.
Where can I practice a free DMV permit test?
You can take a free online DMV permit test at our website
How do I get a driver license if I am over 18 years old?
If you are over 18 years old and would like to apply for a Texas driver license, you are not required to take any driver education or driver training courses. You may schedule your appointment with the DPS, take your permit test and receive your learner permit. There is no minimum holding period for you so you can take a driving test and receive your driver license on the next day after receiving your permit. However, it is strongly advised that you take your time and practice driving before going for your test.
Do I have to apply for a Texas permit if I am over 18?
Yes, you would still need to apply for a Texas permit before you can be issued with a Texas driver license. The only difference is that if you are over 18, you will not have to hold your learner permit for 6 months and you are not required to complete any driver education courses or driver training. All testing requirements remain the same. Take a free permit test to prepare for the test at the DMV.
How old do I have to be to get a drivers license in Texas?
You must be at least 15 and 1/2 years of age in order to be eligible for the TX drivers license.
How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in Texas?
You must be at least 15 years of age in order to be eligible for the instructional permit in Texas.
Do I have to take a driver education course?
According to Texas laws, if you are under 17 and ½ years of age, you are required to complete a state-approved driver education course before you can be issued with the learner permit.
Where can I take a driver education course?
You may choose to take a driver education course at school (if your high school offers it), at a local driving school or you may want to take one of the parent-taught driver education programs.
Where can I practice a free DMV permit test?
You can take a free online DMV permit test at our website
How do I get a driver license if I am over 18 years old?
If you are over 18 years old and would like to apply for a Texas driver license, you are not required to take any driver education or driver training courses. You may schedule your appointment with the DPS, take your permit test and receive your learner permit. There is no minimum holding period for you so you can take a driving test and receive your driver license on the next day after receiving your permit. However, it is strongly advised that you take your time and practice driving before going for your test.
Do I have to apply for a Texas permit if I am over 18?
Yes, you would still need to apply for a Texas permit before you can be issued with a Texas driver license. The only difference is that if you are over 18, you will not have to hold your learner permit for 6 months and you are not required to complete any driver education courses or driver training. All testing requirements remain the same. Take a free permit test to prepare for the test at the DMV.
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