Chapter 1: Your License to Drive [pg. 3 How to Get Your Driver License in Texas]

What is Step 1 to get your driver's license in Texas?

Take a driver education course.

What is Step 2 to get your driver's license in Texas?

Take the written test.

What is Step 3 to get your driver's license in Texas?

Prepare for your driving test.

You will bring a certificate from passing the written test along with other required documents to the DMV to obtain an adult permit.

Is it required to show proof that you completed the set number of behind-the-wheel practice at the DMV as an adult?

No, but call the DMV to ask to be sure.

You need to take a driving test and pass it in order to get your license.

True

What should you do if you've never been behind the wheel or not comfortable with your driving skills?

It's recommended and often required that you get a permit before obtaining an official driver's license so you can practice driving with the permit.

What is the main benefit of having a learner's permit?

You can practice driving & return to the DPS with confidence when you're ready to ace the driving test.

What is Step 4 to get your driver's license in Texas?

Schedule a driving test & complete the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course within 90 days of your driving test.

What is ITAD?

Impact Texas Adult Drivers course - a free ONLINE one-hour video course about the dangers of distracted driving.

You need to complete the ITAD within 90 days of your driving test.

Where can you take the ITAD?

Online for free.

What is Step 5 of obtaining your driver's license in Texas?

Take the driving test to get your Texas license. Pass the [behind-the-wheel test] and receive your driver's license.

When will your Texas driver license expire?

After 6 years. (I will be 27 then)

What is the most beneficial time frame for renewing your driver's license?

To renew your license from one year BEFORE the expiration date.

What happens if you put off renewing your driver's license and drive with an expired driver's license?

You will be subjected to fines & traffic violations.

Where can you renew your license?

Online, by mail, or in person at the DMV.