DRIVING EXAM CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
provisional license - Answer-all original licenses, other than a learner license, issued to
any individual who is under 18 years of age will
have "PROVISIONAL" printed on it. The license will expire on the individual's 18th
birthday, and a mini-
mum $15 fee is required. Non-commercial driver licenses issued to any individual who
is 18 years of age or older will be valid for six years. A $24 fee is required for the
license, and a $1 administrative fee will be added to transactions made in-person or
online.
fees and drivers license for veterans - Answer-veterans who are honorably discharged
and receive compensation for a service-related disability of at 60%+ are exempt from
paying driver license and ID card fees. Individuals applying for a CDL and those
individuals who are required to register as a sex offender are not eligible. The veteran
must meet all other licensing requirements.
individuals who operate any of the following vehicles are exempt from getting a CDL but
may need a Class A or Class B driver license - Answer-1. firefighter or emergency
vehicle
2. military vehicle
3. recreational vehicle
4. a vehicle that is owned, leased, or controlled by an air carrier.
5. a vehicle used to transport seed cotton modules or cotton burrs.
6. a vehicle for a farm.
class A license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. any vehicle or combination of vehicles described under a Class B or Class C driver
license; and
2. a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
of 26,001
lbs. or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) towed is
in excess
of 10,000 lbs.
18+, $25, expiration: 6yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
class B license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. any vehicle included in Class C;
2. a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs.+ and any
such
vehicle towing either a vehicle with a GVWR that does not exceed 10,000 lbs. or a farm
trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 lbs.
,3. a bus with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or more including the driver.
18+, $25, expiration: 6yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
class C license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. a single vehicle or combination of vehicles that are not included in Class A or Class B
2. A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 lbs.
towing a trailer
not to exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed
20,000 lbs.
18+, $25, expiration: 6 yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
15 with an approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 16th bday.
class M license - Answer-permits a person to drive a motorcycle or moped.
18+, $33, 6yrs.
under 18, $16, on their 18th bday.
endorsement, $16, expired with license.
renewal, $9, varies.
minimum age to drive a motorcycle - Answer-16 with completion of the classroom
drivers course(32 hrs), & DPS approved basic motorcycle operator training course(16
hrs). drivers of are under 18 must hold a class c license.
minimum age to drive a moped - Answer-15 with parental permission, completion of the
classroom drivers course(32 hrs), & DPS approved basic motorcycle operator training
course(16 hrs).
minimum age to drive a motor-driven cycle of 250 cc or less - Answer-15 with DPS
approval of a MRDL or the completion of the classroom drivers course(32 hrs) & DPS
approved basic motorcycle operator training course(16 hrs).
commercial driver license - Answer-individuals who hold a valid CDL may drive all
vehicles in
the class for which that license is issued including their personal vehicle. any vehicle
that requires an
endorsement (i.e. school bus, hazardous material, etc.) may not be driven unless the
proper endorsement
appears on the CDL. authorization to drive a motorcycle must be printed on the CDL.
any person whose driver license is currently suspended, cancelled, revoked, denied, or
disqualified in Texas or in any other state is not eligible for a CDL.
class A CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any combination of vehicles with a
gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs.+ if the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) towed exceeds 10,000 lbs.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate). $61. expiration: 5yrs.
, class B CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs.+, any one of those vehicles towing a vehicle that
does not exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR, and any vehicle designed to transport 24
passengers or more, including the driver.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate), $61, expiration: 5yrs.
class C CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any single vehicle or combination of
vehicles that is not a Class A
or Class B if either vehicle is:
1. designed to transport 16-23 passengers including the driver.
2. used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the vehicle to be
placarded.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate), $61, expiration: 5yrs.
nonresident CDL - Answer-For individuals who meet the requirements for a nonresident
CDL, DPS may issue a:
1. Temporary, 60-day nonrenewable, nonresident CDL to an individual who does not
have a social
security number.
2. Nonresident CDL to an individual who presents a valid social security number.
ID - Answer-DPS can issue an ID card with a photograph of the applicant. ID cards
have a distinguishing number similar
to a driver license and are maintained in the driver record file. ID cards are displayed in
a vertical format for
individuals who are under 21 years of age and are horizontal for individuals who are 21
and over. Applicants
must provide documents in accordance with our ID card policy requirements.
any person of age, $16(59yrs-) $6(60yrs+), expiration: 6yrs(59yrs-) no expiration(60+).
on the reverse side of the card, state law requires for DPS to print the statement: -
Answer-"directive to physician has been filed at telephone #"
"emergency contact number"
to add medical information to the card put: - Answer-1. name of your physician.
2. emergency contact number.
3. name of medication that may cause allergic reaction.
organ donation - Answer-If you choose to be an organ donor, a small
red heart with the word "donor" will be printed in the lower right corner on the front of the
card to indicate
your desire to be an organ donor. Cards issued
after September 1, 1997, which indicate a person's wish to
be a donor shall be conclusive evidence of a decedent's status as a donor and serve as
consent for organ, tis-
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
provisional license - Answer-all original licenses, other than a learner license, issued to
any individual who is under 18 years of age will
have "PROVISIONAL" printed on it. The license will expire on the individual's 18th
birthday, and a mini-
mum $15 fee is required. Non-commercial driver licenses issued to any individual who
is 18 years of age or older will be valid for six years. A $24 fee is required for the
license, and a $1 administrative fee will be added to transactions made in-person or
online.
fees and drivers license for veterans - Answer-veterans who are honorably discharged
and receive compensation for a service-related disability of at 60%+ are exempt from
paying driver license and ID card fees. Individuals applying for a CDL and those
individuals who are required to register as a sex offender are not eligible. The veteran
must meet all other licensing requirements.
individuals who operate any of the following vehicles are exempt from getting a CDL but
may need a Class A or Class B driver license - Answer-1. firefighter or emergency
vehicle
2. military vehicle
3. recreational vehicle
4. a vehicle that is owned, leased, or controlled by an air carrier.
5. a vehicle used to transport seed cotton modules or cotton burrs.
6. a vehicle for a farm.
class A license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. any vehicle or combination of vehicles described under a Class B or Class C driver
license; and
2. a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
of 26,001
lbs. or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) towed is
in excess
of 10,000 lbs.
18+, $25, expiration: 6yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
class B license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. any vehicle included in Class C;
2. a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs.+ and any
such
vehicle towing either a vehicle with a GVWR that does not exceed 10,000 lbs. or a farm
trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 lbs.
,3. a bus with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or more including the driver.
18+, $25, expiration: 6yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
class C license - Answer-permits a person to drive:
1. a single vehicle or combination of vehicles that are not included in Class A or Class B
2. A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 lbs.
towing a trailer
not to exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed
20,000 lbs.
18+, $25, expiration: 6 yrs.
17 with completion of a driving course or approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 18th bday.
15 with an approval of a MRDL, $16, on their 16th bday.
class M license - Answer-permits a person to drive a motorcycle or moped.
18+, $33, 6yrs.
under 18, $16, on their 18th bday.
endorsement, $16, expired with license.
renewal, $9, varies.
minimum age to drive a motorcycle - Answer-16 with completion of the classroom
drivers course(32 hrs), & DPS approved basic motorcycle operator training course(16
hrs). drivers of are under 18 must hold a class c license.
minimum age to drive a moped - Answer-15 with parental permission, completion of the
classroom drivers course(32 hrs), & DPS approved basic motorcycle operator training
course(16 hrs).
minimum age to drive a motor-driven cycle of 250 cc or less - Answer-15 with DPS
approval of a MRDL or the completion of the classroom drivers course(32 hrs) & DPS
approved basic motorcycle operator training course(16 hrs).
commercial driver license - Answer-individuals who hold a valid CDL may drive all
vehicles in
the class for which that license is issued including their personal vehicle. any vehicle
that requires an
endorsement (i.e. school bus, hazardous material, etc.) may not be driven unless the
proper endorsement
appears on the CDL. authorization to drive a motorcycle must be printed on the CDL.
any person whose driver license is currently suspended, cancelled, revoked, denied, or
disqualified in Texas or in any other state is not eligible for a CDL.
class A CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any combination of vehicles with a
gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs.+ if the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) towed exceeds 10,000 lbs.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate). $61. expiration: 5yrs.
, class B CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs.+, any one of those vehicles towing a vehicle that
does not exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR, and any vehicle designed to transport 24
passengers or more, including the driver.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate), $61, expiration: 5yrs.
class C CDL - Answer-permits a person to drive any single vehicle or combination of
vehicles that is not a Class A
or Class B if either vehicle is:
1. designed to transport 16-23 passengers including the driver.
2. used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the vehicle to be
placarded.
21yrs old(interstate) & 18yrs old(intrastate), $61, expiration: 5yrs.
nonresident CDL - Answer-For individuals who meet the requirements for a nonresident
CDL, DPS may issue a:
1. Temporary, 60-day nonrenewable, nonresident CDL to an individual who does not
have a social
security number.
2. Nonresident CDL to an individual who presents a valid social security number.
ID - Answer-DPS can issue an ID card with a photograph of the applicant. ID cards
have a distinguishing number similar
to a driver license and are maintained in the driver record file. ID cards are displayed in
a vertical format for
individuals who are under 21 years of age and are horizontal for individuals who are 21
and over. Applicants
must provide documents in accordance with our ID card policy requirements.
any person of age, $16(59yrs-) $6(60yrs+), expiration: 6yrs(59yrs-) no expiration(60+).
on the reverse side of the card, state law requires for DPS to print the statement: -
Answer-"directive to physician has been filed at telephone #"
"emergency contact number"
to add medical information to the card put: - Answer-1. name of your physician.
2. emergency contact number.
3. name of medication that may cause allergic reaction.
organ donation - Answer-If you choose to be an organ donor, a small
red heart with the word "donor" will be printed in the lower right corner on the front of the
card to indicate
your desire to be an organ donor. Cards issued
after September 1, 1997, which indicate a person's wish to
be a donor shall be conclusive evidence of a decedent's status as a donor and serve as
consent for organ, tis-
