Q&A for How to Pass the Texas Driving Test

As a new driver, choose a location without unexpected hazards such as children playing in the street, like an industrial area on the weekends. The next step would be driving safely in a neighborhood setting. When you're finally confident in controlling the vehicle, try driving on two lane streets with higher speeds.

You turn the blinker on as you pull up to the spot to begin parking and leave it on until you've fully maneuvered into the space. When you are ready to leave the spot, you turn the blinker on immediately to indicate you will be pulling out.

Yes, absolutely.

Yes. Parallel parking and regular parking (forwards and backwards) are mandatory parts of the test.

No, you can take it at any state DPS office.

If you fail on your 3rd try, you must resubmit an application and pay the fee again. Basically, start the process over again. There is no limit on the number of times you can go through this process, however.

A teen does not get tested by their parents, only trained by them. Likewise, you can learn to drive with any adult who knows how to drive. Either way, the actual test has to be taken at a DPS location.

If your license has been expired for 2 years or more, you will be required to retake the written and driving test.

Yes. If you drive with both feet, you will not be allowed to take your test.

You will need to have someone who is licensed and insured to drive your car take you to the test.

Yes, definitely. It is the second part of the test. The instructor will check your vehicle, then before you go on the open road, you will be required to parallel Park. If you fail the parallel park, you fail instantly.

No, you don't.

The DPS uses the customary system of feet, but the examiner will give you an instruction about 100-120 feet before a turn.

Yes, it is mandatory to look in your rear view window when backing up a vehicle.

Only if it is after your third try or past 90 days after your application date. The application date will be shown on your receipt.

Yes. You can take these in separate locations, even in a different county. For instance, you may want to take your written test in your hometown and the driving portion in a smaller county where the schedule is less heavily booked.

It's safer to use just one foot. If you use two feet, you run the risk of pressing both pedals in at the same time, which will be bad for the vehicle.

According to most driving sites, if you lightly tap the curb, it is points off; if you hit the curb hard or drive up over the curb, it is an automatic fail.

No, the vehicle simply has to be insured. Have a paper copy of current insurance, as a digital form will not be accepted.

According to the Texas DPS (you can find this on their website), you must be on the vehicle's insurance or you will not be able to take the road test.

As soon as you are able to make an appointment. Check with your local DMVs, as appointments are often cancelled, and you can squeeze in.

You have two tries, and after that you fail the test.

You can find all of the necessary test information on the Texas DPS website. A lot of sites have practice tests you can take too.

Yes, be sure to check the oncoming traffic to the right, as you're turning left. Do not use your peripheral vision. Physically snap your head to the right and back left.

No, you are only allowed to use your right foot at all times, otherwise your test is invalid.

Yes, but only if you are in the rightmost lane.

Yes. As long as you have the certificate for passing the written test, then you are able to go to another place to take the road test.

You take a written exam when you take your permit test. There is only a practical exam when you take your driving test.

Yes, she will still need to take the behind-the-wheel exam for getting her first driver's license.

Clear up the problem in the state it was suspended. Due to the compact agreement between states, if you are suspended in one state, you cannot obtain a license in another state, until the suspension is cleared.