Licensing
1 · Your license
Age, GDL, classes, restrictions, renewals.
0.00 m · 44.66 m if you master this set · 14 cards · Elenchus · seeded from DL-7 · Texas DPS Driver Handbook, January 2026
- 01
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What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case?
Back
25. Anyone younger than 25 must complete an approved driver education course.
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- 02
Front
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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A fine of up to $200.
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- 03
Front
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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Corrective lenses (A), licensed driver 21+ in the front seat / LOFS (B), daytime only (C), speed not over 45 mph (D), no manual-transmission CMV (E), and the other codes in Appendix E.
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- 04
Front
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?
Back
Renew on time anyway. The notice is a courtesy; the responsibility stays with you.
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- 05
Front
Under what conditions may your driver license be suspended?
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Mandatory suspensions include DWI, a drug offense, intoxication manslaughter or assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing death or serious injury, certain felonies, a subsequent school-bus pass, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while license invalid, an altered or fictitious license, racing, and others in Chapter 1. DPS may also suspend for repeated traffic convictions, ALR (BAC 0.08+ or a refusal), or a failed medical review.
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- 06
Front
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, occupying the seat beside the learner, and not intoxicated, asleep, or otherwise unable to watch and respond.
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- 07
Front
If the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire?
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On the holder’s 18th birthday.
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- 08
Front
To what agency and within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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DPS, within 30 days.
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- 09
Front
What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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Suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial — for DWI and drug offenses, repeated traffic convictions, ALR, failure to appear, child support, medical ineligibility, an incomplete application, or a withdrawn parental authorization for a minor.
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- 10
Front
What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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Class A: 18+ (17 with driver education) — combination 26,001+ lbs GCWR with a trailer over 10,000 lbs. Class B: 18+ (17 with DE) — single vehicle 26,001+ lbs GVWR. Class C: 18+ (16 with DE, or 15 with a hardship) — cars and light combinations not in A or B, including autocycles. Class M: 16 with classroom DE plus motorcycle training (15 for 250 cc or less with hardship or DE). A, B, and C do not authorize a motorcycle.
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- 11
Front
GDL Phase One — how long must a learner / hardship license be held?
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A minimum of six months before a provisional license. A suspension during Phase One extends that six months by the days the license was invalid.
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- 12
Front
GDL Phase Two passenger rule until age 18?
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No more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.
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- 13
Front
GDL Phase Two night rule until age 18?
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No driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. except for work, a school-related activity, or a medical emergency.
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- 14
Front
Wireless-device rule for drivers under 18?
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No wireless communication device, including hands-free, except in an emergency.
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