When entering a highway from an on-ramp, who has the right of way?

The larger vehicle, such as a truck

Whoever reaches the merge point first

A yellow sign showing a truck tilted on two wheels warns of:

A curve where trucks may tip over

A steep downhill grade for trucks

A road with soft shoulders ahead

If you begin to skid on ice or a slippery surface, you should:

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

Brake firmly and hold the wheel straight

Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction

Shift to neutral and pull the parking brake

Free Texas DPS Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026

25 questions70% to passExplanations includedFree

—Real test questions

70%Pass score

This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Public Safety (DPS) written knowledge exam, whose length the agency does not publish; to pass you need 70% correct. These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DPS tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

A motorcycle coming toward an intersection has its turn signal blinking. What should you do before pulling out in front of it?

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Inside this test

What's on the Texas Practice Test 2

The DPS does not publish how many questions are on the real Texas knowledge test, and to pass you need 70% correct. Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 46 questions, scored against a practice target of 70%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 18
Traffic laws 11
Safe driving 6
Right of way 5
Emergencies 2
Parking 2
Alcohol & drugs 1
Vehicle equipment 1

46 questions in the pool, 9 of them written specifically for Texas. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.

1. You are driving inside a roundabout when an ambulance with its siren on comes up behind you. What should you do?
- A. Stop right where you are in the circle
- B. Leave the circle first, then pull over (correct)
- C. Speed up and go around the circle again
- D. Pull onto the center island and stop
Why: Do not stop for an emergency vehicle while you are in the roundabout's circle. Clear the circle first, then pull over so it can pass. On the approaches and exits, pull over as you normally would.
Source: official Texas driver handbook, p.50 (PDF p.56), Driving in a Modern Roundabout
2. A Texas learner license holder must drive with a licensed driver in the front passenger seat. What are the minimum requirements for that driver?
- A. Age 18 with six months of driving
- B. Age 25 with three years of driving
- C. Age 21 with one year of driving (correct)
- D. Age 19 with two years of driving
Why: The supervising driver must be at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, sit beside the learner, and stay alert - not intoxicated or asleep.
Source: official Texas driver handbook, p.1 (PDF p.7), Learner License (Instruction Permit)
3. What does this sign warn drivers about?
- A. The speed limit is 12 mph
- B. Lanes are 12 feet wide ahead
- C. Low clearance under a structure (correct)
- D. Trucks need 12 feet to stop
Why: The low clearance sign shows the height of a bridge or overpass ahead. Do not go on if your vehicle is taller than the height shown.
Source: p.63 (PDF p.66), Warning signs
4. An angry driver is tailgating you, honking and making rude gestures. What is the best response?
- A. Tap your brakes to make the driver back off
- B. Gesture back so the driver knows you are upset
- C. Speed up to stay ahead of the angry driver
- D. Avoid eye contact and let the driver get by (correct)
Why: Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and move out of the way so the situation does not get worse.
Source: official Texas driver handbook
5. What does this sign require you to do?
- A. Stop fully even when the road is clear of cars
- B. Slow down, yield, and stop only if needed (correct)
- C. Go first - cross traffic must yield
- D. Merge without changing your speed
Why: This is a YIELD sign. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians. A full stop is required only if necessary.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2A.05, Table 2A-1 Use of Sign Shapes; 2B.05
6. Traffic ahead of you is moving slowly. May you use the shared center left-turn lane to drive around it?
- A. Yes, if no oncoming vehicle is using it
- B. Yes, as long as you signal left first
- C. No - the lane is only for vehicles turning left (correct)
- D. Yes, but only for a distance of one block
Why: A shared center lane is reserved for left turns by traffic from both directions. Using it for through travel or to pass other vehicles is not allowed.
Source: official Texas driver handbook

More Texas facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Texas permit practice test page.

Texas DPS Test Info

Questions on real test: Not published by the DPS
Passing score: 70%
Correct needed: 70% correct
Minimum age: 15 years old
Testing agency: Department of Public Safety

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this Texas Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 70% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DPS exam.