The Texas
driver handbook.
Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.
Open the official handbookYour reading path.
- 01Road signs & signals
Recognize the message before you reach the sign.
- 02Right of way
Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.
- 03Safe driving
Build space, awareness, and good decisions.
- 04Parking & stopping
Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.
- 05Rules of the road
Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
Before your appointment.
Texas teen learner licenses require driver-education classroom completion and a knowledge exam unless already completed in the course.
A learner license requires a licensed adult age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.
Texas prohibits all cell-phone use for a learner-license holder, including hands-free use except for an emergency.
Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with Texas Department of Public Safety before you go.