Is There a Final Exam in the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course
There is no separate final exam. The most significant assessment in the course is the 30-question DPS permit exam at the end of Module 1, which serves as the official written knowledge test for the Learner's Permit. Module 12 includes the last of the 12 module quizzes, which covers course-wide content and serves as the final assessment before the Completion Certificate is issued.
The DPS Permit Exam (Module 1) — The Main Assessment
The 30-question Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination at the end of Module 1 is the most consequential assessment in the course. Passing it generates the DE-964 Permit Certificate needed for the Learner's Permit application. It has a 24-hour cooldown if not passed on the first attempt.
Module 12 Quiz — The Last Assessment
After completing all content in Module 12 (Personal Responsibilities), the teen takes the 12th and final module quiz — 4 questions, 70% passing (3 of 4). Passing this quiz completes the course and triggers generation of the DE-964 Full Completion Certificate.
No Separate Cumulative Final
Unlike some states or course providers, there is no separate comprehensive final exam that tests all 24 hours of content. The 12 module quizzes collectively assess the full course, and the DPS permit exam covers the traffic law and road sign content.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Separate final exam | No |
Most significant assessment | DPS permit exam — Module 1 — 30 questions, 70% |
Last assessment | Module 12 quiz — 4 questions, 70% |
Completion Certificate triggered by | Passing Module 12 quiz |
DPS permit exam cooldown | 24 hours if failed |
Module quiz retake | Immediate — no cooldown |
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers the Full Completion Certificate? Passing the Module 12 quiz, having completed all prior modules and quizzes, and meeting the minimum 1,320-minute instructional time requirement.
Is the Module 12 quiz harder than the others? Module 12 covers the Texas Graduated Driver License system, crash reporting, financial responsibility, and personal driving responsibilities. The quiz format is the same as all other modules — 4 questions, 3 of 4 to pass.
Do I need to pass all 12 module quizzes to get the Completion Certificate? Yes. All 12 module quizzes must be passed to complete the course and receive the DE-964 Full Completion Certificate.
What about the DPS exam at the end of Module 1 — does that need to be passed to get the Completion Certificate too? Yes. The DPS exam is part of Module 1 completion. Module 2 does not unlock until the DPS exam is passed.