Driving Test
Driving test applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the time of their test appointment.
TPST Driving Test
Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) locations are driving schools authorized by the TX DPS to administer the driving test. These locations will have shorter wait times.
DPS Driving Test
Taking the driving test with DPS will require you to make an appointment at least 60 days in advance. If you are in a rush to get your license you can get it done faster by going the TPST route.
Required Documents Based On Your Category
Want a smoother driving test experience? You will need to bring the right documents. Check out our list, arranged by category.
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Teen Driver's Ed Course
(ages 16 – 17)
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Adult Driver's Ed Course
(ages 18 – 24)
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25 and Older
(No Driver's Ed required)
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Had Learner's
License for Six Months
Look on the back of your driving permit to see when your six months is over. You are allowed
to test anytime after this date. - DE 964
Certificate
This certificate is issued by DrivingQuest if you completed our parent taught course. If you completed
your 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a driving school then you would obtain it through the driving school. - ITTD
Certificate
This certificate is emailed to you after completing the online ITTD Course. Click Here to take this course.
- Parent Log
If you do not have it you may download it here
- Vehicle
Insurance
Every insurance card is different. Please make sure insurance is active and not expired.
Students name does not have to be on policy.
- Learners
License
This restricted license is given to you by the DPS office once you submit your 6 Hour
Adult Driver Education certificate. - ITYD
Certificate
This certificate is emailed to you after completing the online ITYD Course.
Click Here to take this course. - Vehicle
Insurance
Every insurance card is different. Please make sure insurance is active and not expired.
Students name does not have to be on policy.
- Learners
License
This temporary restricted license is issued by the drivers license office upon completion of
the Road Rules and Road Signs exam. This exam is taken at DPS or through an Adult Drivers Ed program. - ITYD
Certificate
This certificate is emailed to you after completing the online ITYD Course.
Click Here to take this course. - Vehicle
Insurance
Every insurance card is different. Please make sure insurance is active and not expired.
Students name does not have to be on policy.