By the ChowChow Labs editorial team · Updated November 7, 2026 · How we check our content
1. Read the handbook once, all the way through
The Texas Driver Handbook is free from DPS and is the authority on these rules. Then go back to the parts you found hard.
2. Learn signs by shape and color
Outline and color often tell you the answer before the symbol does.
3. Keep a one-page list of numbers
Parking distances, headlight distances and following times are easy to mix up. Review them daily.
4. Study your mistakes, not just your score
A good score means less if you keep missing the same topic. Use your Incorrect Answers list and Stats page to find patterns.
5. Read all four choices
Two answers can look right. Watch for words like “always,” “never” and “only.”
6. Choose the safest option when stuck
If a question stumps you, ask what keeps everyone safest. It is often the right answer.
Checked against the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, revised January 2026). Laws change, so check Texas DPS for the current rules before you rely on a number. Sources: Texas Driver Handbook.
Next: About the Texas knowledge exam. DPS or DMV, the 70 percent mark, and what happens if you do not pass.