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.
Driving Test
Driving Test applicants must be at-least 16 years of age by the time of test appointment
TPST Driving Test
Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) locations are driving schools authorized by TxDPS to administer the driving test. These locations will have less wait times and can tested from one day to the next.
Find TPST Location
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 doing the TPST route.
Find DPS Location
Required documents based on your category:
Applicants who completed a:
Teen Drivers Ed course
(ages 16 - 17)
Had Learners License for Six Months
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.
Applicants who completed an:
Adult Drivers Ed course
(ages 18 - 24)
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.
Applicants who are:
25 and older
(No Drivers Ed required)
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.