Free Texas Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

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What this test covers

This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:

Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (7 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.

Every question here applies nationwide.

Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.

Questions on this test

1. If your car goes into deep water, you should try to escape:

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Answer: Through a window before the car sinks

Get out through a window quickly, before water pressure makes doors impossible to open.

2. When backing out of a parking space, you should:

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Answer: Look over your shoulder and back slowly, watching for people and cars

Look behind you and back slowly, watching for pedestrians and vehicles.

3. Using a hand-held phone while driving:

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Answer: Distracts you and increases crash risk

Phone use is a major distraction and raises crash risk — use hands-free or wait.

4. A black-on-white sign of this shape is a:

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Answer: Regulatory signs that tell you the law

Black-on-white rectangular signs are regulatory — they tell you a traffic law you must obey (e.g., speed limit).

5. A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn:

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Answer: Red

Yellow means red is coming — stop if you safely can.

6. Because large trucks need much more distance to stop, you should never:

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Answer: Cut in front of a truck and then brake

Cutting in front of a truck and braking is dangerous — it can't stop as quickly as you can.

7. If your car begins to hydroplane, you should:

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Answer: Ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

Ease off the accelerator, keep the wheel steady, and avoid hard braking until the tires grip again.

8. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: A traffic signal ahead — be prepared to stop

A signal-ahead sign warns a traffic light is coming up; be ready to stop.

9. At which of these locations must you NOT pass?

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Answer: At intersections, railroad crossings, and bridges

Do not pass at or near intersections, railroad crossings, bridges, tunnels, or on hills/curves with limited sight.

10. If another driver is aggressive or angry toward you, you should:

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Answer: Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and give them room

Don't engage. Stay calm, let them pass, and get distance from an aggressive driver.

11. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: A stop sign ahead

A stop-ahead warning means a stop sign is coming up; slow down and prepare to stop.

12. A 'NO OUTLET' sign means the road you are entering:

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Answer: Leads only to a dead-end area with no through streets

No Outlet means the road (and those it connects to) don't lead through.

13. On a road with a solid yellow line on your side of the center, you may:

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Answer: Not pass — cross only to turn left into a driveway or road

A solid yellow line on your side means no passing; you may cross it only to turn left.

14. Children near the road are unpredictable, so you should:

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Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop

Kids can dart into the road — slow down and be ready to stop near them.

15. Leaving space to the sides of your vehicle helps you:

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Answer: Have an escape path if a hazard appears

Side space gives you somewhere to go if a hazard suddenly appears.

16. If your brakes suddenly fail, you should:

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Answer: Pump the pedal, then use the parking brake gradually and downshift

Pump the brakes to try to build pressure, downshift, and apply the parking brake gradually while steering to safety.

17. What does this sign mean?

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Answer: Stop

An octagon is used for only one sign: STOP. Come to a full stop.

18. Passing on the right is permitted only when:

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Answer: The vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room, or on a multilane road

You may pass on the right only when a vehicle is turning left (with room) or on a road with two or more lanes each way.

19. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: Divided highway ends / two-way traffic

Opposing arrows warn of two-way traffic ahead (e.g., a divided highway ending). Keep right.

20. There is no amount of alcohol that is proven 'safe' before driving because:

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Answer: Even small amounts impair skills you need

Impairment begins with the first drink — the safest amount before driving is none.

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