Texas permit test: laws, points & insurance

Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 8 questions.

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What is the minimum Texas liability coverage for injury or death of one person?

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  1. 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.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 24

  2. What is the minimum property-damage liability coverage required in Texas?

    • A $15,000
    • B $30,000
    • C $50,000
    • D $25,000
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    D. $25,000

    Texas requires at least $25,000 of liability coverage for property damage you cause. Together with $30,000 and $60,000 for injuries, this is the 30/60/25 minimum.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 24

  3. An officer asks for proof of insurance. Which of these does Texas accept?

    • A Your insurance card displayed on your phone
    • B A receipt showing you paid for vehicle inspection
    • C Your vehicle's registration sticker
    • D A verbal statement naming your insurance company
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    A. Your insurance card displayed on your phone

    Texas accepts an image on a wireless device showing the information from a standard proof-of-insurance form. You must furnish this evidence to an officer on request or to anyone in a crash with you.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 24

  4. What is the fine for a first conviction of driving without proof of financial responsibility (insurance) in Texas?

    • A $175 to $350
    • B $25 to $200
    • C $350 to $1,000
    • D $500 to $1,250
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    A. $175 to $350

    A first conviction for driving without evidence of financial responsibility brings a fine of $175 to $350. A second conviction adds license suspension, higher fines and possible vehicle impoundment.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 24