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Introduction
The Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, is committed to creating a faster, easier, and
friendlier driver license experience and a safer Texas. One step toward achieving these important goals is to continu
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ously improve the
Texas Driver Handbook
by providing you with accurate information on traffic laws, clear images
of road signs, examples of common driving situations, and general safety tips. We have also included special tips to
emphasize important information you need to know.
Although the
Texas Driver Handbook
has been revised, its primary purpose remains the same: 1) to help you qualify
for a Texas driver license, and 2) to help you become a safer driver.
The information contained in this handbook is not an official legal reference to Texas traffic laws. The information
provided is only intended to explain applicable federal and state laws you need to understand in order to success
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fully operate a motor vehicle in Texas. If you would like to know the actual language of any traffic or criminal laws
referenced in this handbook, please refer to the Texas Transportation Code and Texas Penal Code.
Once you receive your Texas driver license, keep this handbook as a reference on traffic safety and update it as
needed. The Texas Legislature meets every two years and regularly makes changes to traffic laws. For the most cur
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Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this handbook or if you need additional information.
Phone Number:
(512) 424 -260 0
Customer Support page:
Mailing Address:
Te
xas Department of Public Safety
Driver License Division
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0300
If you prefer, you can contact your local driver license office directly. Please refer to Appendix B in this handbook
to locate a driver license office in your area.
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Please contact us at least five to seven business days prior to your visit to allow us time to accommodate your request.
If you are in need of assistance but fail to receive reasonable accommodations, you may have grounds for a grievance.
DPS Grievance Procedures can be found in the 37 Texas Administrative Code §1.41, /
and
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age, or disability.
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Texas Driver Handbook
is the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety and
may not be changed, reproduced, or transmitted for distribution without written consent.


Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Your License to Drive
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Who May Drive a Motor Vehicle in Texas?
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Ty
pes of Texas Driver Licenses
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C
lasses of Driver Licenses
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3
F
ees and Driver Licenses for Veterans
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5
I
dentification (ID) Cards
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5
Me
dical and Emergency Information
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5
O
rgan Donation
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6
Voluntary Contributions
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6
H
ow to Obtain a Texas Driver License
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6
D
river Education
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7
Penalties for Driving Without a License
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9
Re
strictions Placed on a License
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9
R
eplacement (Duplicate) or Change of a Driver License or ID Card
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10
R
enewing a License
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10
S
uspensions and Revocations
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11
Ca
ncellations
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13
C
ourt-Ordered Suspensions, Revocations, and Cancellations
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13
D
enials
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14
Driving While License Invalid (DWLI)
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14
P
enalties for Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses by Minors
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14
O
ccupational License (Essential Need License)
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15
D
river Responsibility Program (DRP)
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15
Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration
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18
Vehicle Inspection
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18
Required Equipment for Vehicles
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18
E
quipment You Must Not Have
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9
Optional Equipment for Vehicles
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9
Registration of Vehicles
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9
Chapter 3: Safety Responsibility
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21
The Liability Insurance Law
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21
E
vidence of Financial Responsibility
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21
F
ailure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility
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21
Chapter 4: Right-of-Way
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Right-of-Way at Intersections
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Y
ield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
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25
Y
ield Right-of-Way to School Buses
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Y
ield the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians (Persons on Foot)
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26
Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signs
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Wa
rning Signs
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R
egulatory and Warning Signs
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Guide Signs
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Railroad Warning Signs
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Pav
ement Markings
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B
arrels
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Hearing Impaired
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Co
nstruction and Maintenance Devices
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O
bey Warning Signs and Barricades
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40
Slow
-Moving Vehicle Emblem
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Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning
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1
Signaling
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Pa
ssing
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1
Turning
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Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing
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Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle
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Do N
ot Park or Stand a Vehicle
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D
o Not Park a Vehicle......................................................................................................................45
Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits
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48
Speed
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Speed Limits
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Slow Down or Move Over
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S
treet Racing
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Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations
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Headlights
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Hi
ghway Driving
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C
ontrolling a Car in Special Situations
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W
inter Driving
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R
oundabouts
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Floods
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S
hare the Road with Trucks (Large trucks and truck-tractor combinations)
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54
S
hare the Road with Motorcycles
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55
S
hare the Road with Light Rail
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S
hare the Road with Bicycles
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D
istracted driving
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Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability
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The Number One Killer is Alcohol
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58
Te
xas Tough Alcohol-Related Laws for Minors
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Texas Alcohol-Related Laws for Adults
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61
K
now Your Legal Limit
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Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes
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Crash Resulting in Injury to, or Death of a person
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Cr
ash Resulting in Damage to a Vehicle
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C
rash Involving an Unattended Vehicle
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63
C
rash Resulting in Damages to a Fixture, Landscaping, or Structure
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H
it-and-Run Crashes
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A
iding the Injured
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Chapter 12: Pedestrian Safety
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Laws and Safety Tips for Pedestrians
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La
ws and Safety Tips for Motorists
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Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety
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65
Bicycle Traffic Laws
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65
S
hared Lane Marking
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Bi
cycles Must Be Properly Equipped
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66
B
icycle Safety Guidelines
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R
iding in Wet Weather....................................................................................................................
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Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips
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Defensive Driving
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67
S
afety Belts
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Vehicles with Open Beds
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67
W
hen Stopped by Law Enforcement
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68
F
alse Identification Offense
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68
R
oad Rage
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Neighborhood Electronic Vehicles and Motor Assisted Scooters
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69
S
peed Reduces Your Field of Vision
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69
Y
our Keys to Safe Driving
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69
T
ransporting Cargo and Materials
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70
C
arbon Monoxide
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70
S
teering Lock Operation
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71
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
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72
Ap
pendix B: Driver License Offices
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78
Full-Time Driver License Offices
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78
S
cheduled Driver License Offices....................................................................................................
78
Mega Center Offices
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78
Appendix C
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84
Study and Review Questions for Class C Operators
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84
Appendix D: Fees
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