Texas 2026 Driving Laws Quiz
10 questions on the most-tested rules in the January 2026 DL-7 revision.
1. What's the passing score on the Texas DPS knowledge exam?
A. 80%
B. 75%
C. 70% ✓
D. 60%
Why: "You must score a grade of 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam" (DL-7 Chapter 1).
2. Standard adult license validity (ages 18 to 84):
A. 4 years
B. 6 years
C. 10 years
D. 8 years ✓
Why: Most non-commercial driver licenses for persons 18 and older are valid for eight years (DL-7 Chapter 1 fee table).
3. Adult driver license fee per DL-7:
A. $50
B. $33 ($32 license + $1 admin fee) ✓
C. $25
D. $40
Why: Age 18 to 84: $33 = $32 license + $1 administrative fee (DL-7 Chapter 1 fee table).
4. License validity at age 85+:
A. 2 years ✓
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
Why: Age 85+: $9 fee, expires after two years (DL-7 fee table).
5. ALR (Administrative License Revocation) reinstatement fee:
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $125 ✓
Why: Administrative License Revocations (ALR) require a $125 reinstatement fee (DL-7 Chapter 1).
6. Texas minimum liability insurance amounts:
A. $20,000 / $40,000 / $15,000
B. $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000
C. $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000 ✓
D. $50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
Why: Texas minimums per DL-7 Chapter 2: $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000.
7. Per the 2026 DL-7, vehicle safety inspection is:
A. Required each year for all motor vehicles registered in Texas ✓
B. Eliminated entirely
C. Required only for commercial vehicles
D. Optional for new vehicles
Why: "All motor vehicles registered in Texas must be inspected each year at an official motor vehicle inspection station" (DL-7 Chapter 2).
8. The DL-7 lists which online portal for license renewal?
A. realid.dps.texas.gov
B. txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl ✓
C. drivers.texas.gov
D. dl.texas.gov
Why: DL-7 Chapter 1: "https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/, by mail, or by phone at 1-866-DL-RENEW."
9. How often must a Texas driver appear in person for vision exam and photo update?
A. Every 4 years
B. Every 8 years
C. Every 12 years
D. At least once every 16 years ✓
Why: "A person must appear in a driver license office at least once every sixteen (16) years for a vision exam and to update the photo" (DL-7 Chapter 1).
10. Required course before the driving exam (per DL-7):
A. ADE-1317
B. DE-964
C. Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) ✓
D. Texas Defensive Driving
Why: "All driver license applicants must complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) course appropriate for their age group prior to taking the driving exam" (DL-7 Chapter 1).