The last step to getting your Texas driver's license is passing the driving test. While the prospect of taking the test may make you nervous, stay calm. The more you know about what to expect, the better prepared you'll be to pass. We've outlined the process below to give you an overview of how the testing will be.
The road portion of the Texas driving test is always conducted with the student in the driver seat and a Department of Public Safety customer service representative (CSR) in the passenger seat. He or she will evaluate your driving skills and ask you to perform specific driving tasks (more information below on this). As soon as your test is over, your CSR will explain any mistakes you may have made, including tips on what you could or should have done. He or she will let you know if you've passed or failed — and if you have not successfully passed, your CSR will explain the retesting process.
The test will officially begin with the CSR looking over the vehicle you will take your test in. You must provide your own vehicle. The CSR will make sure it's legal and that it has passed an inspection.
Here are some guidelines to follow for the driving portion of the test. Be sure to follow all the instructions given by you CSR. Remember that he or she will not ask you to do anything illegal. And don't carry on a conversation with your CSR during the test — it's an official examination and he or she will be too busy evaluating you to talk.
During testing, all drivers are evaluated on four basic skills:
In addition to these four basics, there are many other areas your CSR will expect you to be proficient in, including these:
You will fail the test if you perform any of the following: