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What Is the Passing Score for the Texas DPS Exam

The Texas DPS exam requires 70% or higher — at least 21 of 30 questions correct. This is a statewide standard set by the Texas Department of Public Safety, not a Driving Logic threshold.

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You must answer at least 21 of 30 questions correctly to pass the Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination. That is a 70% passing score. This standard is set by the Texas Department of Public Safety and applies to all Texas driver license applicants statewide — it is not a Driving Logic threshold.

Who Sets the Passing Score

The 70% passing standard is a DPS requirement. It is the same score required whether you take the exam online through a TDLR-approved course or in person at a DPS driver license office. Driving Logic administers the exam as part of the course but does not control the passing standard.

What Happens When You Pass

Once you answer 21 or more questions correctly, the exam is complete. Your ADEE-1317 certificate is generated and emailed to you immediately. You do not need to take the written test again at the DPS driver license office.

What Happens If You Do Not Pass

If you score below 70%, you do not pass on that attempt. Your score and the topic areas where you missed questions are shown immediately. Review the relevant course content and retake the exam. You have 3 attempts total. After 3 failed attempts, you must repurchase the course to try again.

Quick Facts

Detail

Information

Total questions

30 multiple-choice

Passing score

70% — at least 21 of 30 correct

Set by

Texas Department of Public Safety

Attempts

3 maximum

After 3 failures

Must repurchase course

Certificate issued

Immediately after passing

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I get exactly 21 correct? 21 of 30 is exactly 70% — that is a passing score. Your ADEE-1317 certificate will be generated immediately.

Will I see my score immediately after the exam? Yes. Your score is displayed immediately after you submit. If you pass, your certificate is issued. If you do not pass, your score and topic areas to review are shown.

Is 70% the same standard used at the DPS office? Yes. The 70% passing standard is set by the Texas Department of Public Safety and applies to all Texas driver license knowledge test takers.

Does my score appear on my ADEE-1317 certificate? No. The certificate confirms you passed the exam but does not display your specific score.

What if I don't pass within my 3 attempts? You must repurchase the course. A new enrollment starts fresh — your prior lesson progress does not carry over.

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