Texas Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum Texas liability coverage for injury or death of one person?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026). 12 of the 20 Texas questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Texas or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the minimum Texas liability coverage for injury or death of one person?
- A $25,000
- B $60,000
- C $30,000
- D $55,000
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C. $30,000
Texas minimum liability insurance is $30,000 for injury or death of one person, $60,000 for two or more, and $25,000 for property damage. People often remember it as 30/60/25.
When does Texas law require you to use headlights?
- A From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or when you cannot see 1,000 feet
- B From sunset to sunrise only
- C Only when streetlights are off
- D From 1 hour after sunset, or when you cannot see 500 feet
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A. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or when you cannot see 1,000 feet
Headlights are required from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and anytime people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet. Rain and fog can trigger that rule in daytime.
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In good road conditions at 30 mph or less, what minimum following time does the Texas handbook give?
- A 2 seconds
- B 4 seconds
- C 1 second
- D 3 seconds
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A. 2 seconds
At 30 mph or less in good conditions, keep at least 2 seconds behind the car ahead; above 30 mph, keep 4 seconds. Add more time when the road is wet or crowded or your view is limited.
In Texas, when do traffic fines double in a construction or maintenance zone?
- A When workers are present anywhere in the zone
- B Only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- C Only when you are caught exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph
- D Only on interstate highways
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A. When workers are present anywhere in the zone
Texas doubles fines in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present anywhere in the zone. Slow down and expect workers and equipment to move unexpectedly.
How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Texas?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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B. No closer than 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars near corners hide pedestrians from turning drivers.