Skip to main content

How Many Questions Are on the Texas DPS Exam

The Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination has 30 multiple-choice questions set by the Texas Department of Public Safety. You need at least 21 correct (70%) to pass.

Updated today

The Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 21 correct (70%) to pass. Both the question count and the passing score are set by the Texas Department of Public Safety — they are the same for all Texas driver license applicants, whether testing online through this course or in person at a DPS office.

Who Sets the Exam Parameters

This is the official Texas DPS exam — Driving Logic administers it as part of the course but does not author the questions or set the passing standard. The 30-question format and 70% passing score are DPS requirements that apply statewide.

What the Questions Cover

Questions draw from the full range of Texas driving knowledge:

  • Texas traffic laws and right-of-way rules

  • Road signs — regulatory, warning, and guide signs

  • Traffic signals and pavement markings

  • Speed limits and safe driving practices

  • Alcohol and drug laws

  • Sharing the road safely

All content tested on the exam is covered in the course. The course is built around the Texas Driver Handbook, which is the official basis for the exam.

Exam Format

  • 30 questions — all multiple-choice

  • Not timed — take as long as you need on each question

  • Passing: 21 or more correct (70%)

  • Results shown immediately after submission

  • Attempts: 3 maximum — must repurchase course after 3 failures

Quick Facts

Detail

Information

Total questions

30

Format

Multiple-choice

Passing

21 of 30 correct (70%)

Set by

Texas Department of Public Safety

Timed

No

Results

Shown immediately after submission

Attempts

3 maximum

After 3 failures

Must repurchase course

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Driving Logic decide how many questions are on the exam? No. The 30-question format and 70% passing score are set by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Driving Logic administers the exam as the final lesson but does not control its content or parameters.

Is this the same exam I would take at the DPS office? Yes. It is the same official Texas DPS written knowledge examination. Passing it online through this course means you do not need to take the written test again at the DPS.

How long does the exam take to complete? Most students complete the 30-question exam in 20–30 minutes. There is no time limit, so take as long as you need on each question.

Can I go back and change answers during the exam? Yes. You can review and change your answers before final submission.

What happens if I do not pass? You have 3 attempts total. After a failed attempt, your score and topic areas to review are shown immediately. Review the relevant course content, then retake the exam. After 3 failed attempts, you must repurchase the course.

Did this answer your question?