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Can you take the written driving test online in Texas?
I live in Texas and I don’t want to wait in line for my knowledge test. Is online testing available?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The DPS wait times can be daunting when there are a lot of people! Fortunately,you can do the written knowledge test online with a Texas DPS-approved driving school. Note that this will usually require you to enroll in a driver’s education course.
A typical driver’s education course will cover the following topics:
- Safe driving techniques
- Traffic signs and signals
- Proper emergency vehicle procedure
- Proper use of safety restraints
- Dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the consequences
If you are over 25 and do not wish to take a course, you can study the Texas Driver Handbook instead. If this is the case, you would need to complete the written test at the DPS with an appointment. To pass the written test, you will need a score of 70% or higher.
When visiting the Texas DPS, you should also bring proof of:
- Proof of U.S citizenship or lawful presence
- Proof of residency in Texas
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security number
- Texas vehicle registration and proof of insurance (for skills test)
Before you do your skills test, you will need to be put on an insurance policy to be an authorized driver for the vehicle you will test with. Getting
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