texas drivers license

[Collie 122]

hey folks,

I'm studying at the moment for my texas drivers license so that when the time comes when I do eventually finish the AOS process, I can get my ssn and take the test, even though I can drive for up to a year on my UK license.

What are your experiences of the written and practical test for those of you who have taken it?

Thanks,

Kat

[Kopa 3]

My husband received his texas drivers license 4 months after arriving here. He didn't speak English well at the time and actually failed the written test twice . Luckily they were willing to give him an oral test with translation. I have had several foreign friends take the regular written exam and practical test with no problems. The questions are very simple! All in all it is VERY easy to pass especially for you since you are a native speaker of English! The only thing to worry about is the parallel parking

Kopa

[Mousie 0]

I did my Texas driver test within 2 weeks of arriving here, it was quite straightforward and I got a score of 98% for the driving part (failed to stop completely at a signal before red turn on right)

You should check with the DPS as to the validity of your UK drivers licence as I was told it was only valid for me to drive in Texas for 30 days, hence my rush to get it done

You do not need a SS number to do the test, I did it without , just had to fill out a waiver form and all was fine.

I have recently moved house (a year later) and when I went to get a new licence for change of address, I just added my SS number to my information then. (I actually got my SS no. about 2 weeks after doing my driving test)

hope this helps

Nick

[Mousie 0]

Driver license information is here:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administratio...vingtotexas.htm

To get a license without a SS no. you will need to fill out a form DL13 (Social Security Affidavit)

Nick

[yogib37 3]

just remember dont drive on the sideways in texas.. That is how you can tell a native texan

you will be fine

[ceresa 3]

ugh.. this is something i gotta do aswell.. ive been here 8 months and havnt done it yet. I hate driving here ! I hardly do any because whenever we go out my husband drives (Im still scared of those big rock trucks ) and I work just 3 miles down the road in the country so thats no help !

whats the driving test like?

[ladybutterfly 0]

I cant speak about the Texas written test but I did mine for California a couple of weeks ago. I was really surprised as I thought there would be computers with touch screens for the written test, all I had was a piece of paper with 39 multiple choice questions and you have to cross the correct answer. All I can advise is read the handbook several times, as all the questions will be from the handbook. In California the pass rate is 32/39, I got 31/39 the first time but was able to retest straight away at no extra charge. I think you are allowed up to 3 retests. I have my driving test next Monday, will let you know how it went!

[Mousie 0]

My Texas written test was on computer, I think it was 30 multiple choice questions, but it stopped as soon as you got the pass mark of 70%.

Therefore the minimum number of questions is 21 if you get none wrong, but you answer more questions if you get some wrong, up to the possible maximum of 30

[yogib37 3]

in virgina.. the test is on the computer

you have to take two test.

the first on is only 10 questions on road way signs and you have to have 100% to pass if you pass then you go to part 20 which is 25 questions and need 80% to pass

on part 1 if you get too question 3 and then anwser #4 wrong.. that is it.. you fail and end of test.

yogi

[Collie 122]

Well its definitely 1 year to be able to drive. I had this verified today when I had to show my license after I got crashed into

just going to post about it now.

Kat

[silvanski 1]

I went for my DL shorlty after receiving my SSN.

I flunked the written test the first time hehe (some details that are different from Belgium and I wasn't aware that you're allowed to skip questions) I passed the road test fluently.

Edited May 19, 2006 by Silvanski

[Janet22 0]

Can i go to any Texas DMV and ask for this SSN Affidavit or is it only available in certain ones?

[J*C*H*2007 0]

I will be having my written exam this month, can you all guys give me some tips or sample of questions for written test?

Thank you!

[ChasingAmy 0]

I am from Ontario Canada and am moving to Nacogdoches when I get my Visa. Are there lots of differences between Ontario and Texas driving? I've driven in Texas a lot and haven't noticed any yet.

[Aubrey 10]

I am from Ontario Canada and am moving to Nacogdoches when I get my Visa. Are there lots of differences between Ontario and Texas driving? I've driven in Texas a lot and haven't noticed any yet.

A lot less snow...