TX DMV License Types and Restrictions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what minimum age may a Texas resident apply for a learner's license?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Texas teens may apply for a learner's license at age 15 as the first step in the state's graduated driver licensing (GDL) program.
Question 2: How many total hours of supervised driving must a Texas teen complete before applying for a provisional license?
- 10 hours, including 2 at night
- 20 hours, including 5 at night
- 30 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 40 hours, including 15 at night
Correct answer: 30 hours, including 10 at night
Texas requires teens to log at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 10 hours at night, before obtaining a provisional license.
Question 3: During the first 12 months of holding a provisional license, how many non-family passengers under 21 may a Texas teen have in the vehicle?
- None
- One (Correct answer)
- Two
- Three
Correct answer: One
During the first 12 months with a provisional license, Texas teens may carry only one non-family passenger under age 21.
Question 4: Between what hours are Texas provisional license holders restricted from driving, with limited exceptions?
- 10 PM to 5 AM
- 11 PM to 5 AM
- Midnight to 5 AM (Correct answer)
- Midnight to 6 AM
Correct answer: Midnight to 5 AM
Texas provisional license holders may not drive between midnight and 5 AM unless the purpose is school, work, or a medical/family emergency.
Question 5: If a Texas teen with a provisional license receives a traffic conviction during the first year, what is required?
- Automatic 30-day license suspension
- Completion of a driving safety course (Correct answer)
- Retaking the full driving test
- Six additional months holding a learner's permit
Correct answer: Completion of a driving safety course
Texas requires teens who receive a traffic conviction in their first provisional license year to complete a driving safety course as a corrective measure.
Question 6: How long must a Texas teen hold a learner's license before becoming eligible for a provisional license?
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 9 months
- 12 months
Correct answer: 6 months
Texas teens must hold a learner's license for a minimum of 6 months before they may apply for a provisional license.
Question 7: At what age does a Texas provisional license automatically convert to a full, unrestricted Class C driver's license?
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
In Texas, a provisional license transitions to a full, unrestricted driver's license when the holder turns 18.
TX DMV License Types and Restrictions 3
At what minimum age may a Texas resident apply for a learner's license?