得克萨斯州驾照
搬到美国后，在得克萨斯州拿到你的第一本驾照。
流程是这样的
- 1你到了你搬到了得克萨斯州，想在这里开车。
- 2学习许可你拿着学习驾驶许可（learner's permit）上路练车。
- 3笔试你参加笔试。
- 4路考你上车参加路考。
- 拿驾照考试通过，驾照就到手了。
费用
第一本驾照
发证或更新驾照是 $32。有效期不超过一年的非公民证件（non-citizen credential）是 $24，见习驾照或学习驾驶许可是 $15，限定用途驾照（occupational license）是 $10，更新 M 类（Class M）驾照是 $43。
持有美国心脏协会（American Heart Association）、美国红十字会（American Red Cross）或其他全国认可机构的有效 CPR（心肺复苏）证书，首次申领或更新驾照都免收费用——除非你的工作或职业执照要求你持有该证书。荣誉退伍、因服役致残达 60% 及以上并因此领取补偿金的退伍军人也免收费用。
这笔费用在申请时缴纳。
需要带的材料
- 仍在有效期内的证件你的美国护照（本式或卡式）、工作许可（I-766 表）、外国护照和永久居民卡（I-551 表）都必须有效、未过期。
你的社会安全号码（SSN）
提供你的号码，以及谁能看到
公共安全部（DPS）依据州和联邦法律收集并使用你的社会安全号码（SSN），用于身份识别。号码只会提供给政府机构，并且只用于《得克萨斯州交通法典》（Texas Transportation Code）授权的用途。
要求提供号码所依据的法律就印在申请表上：联邦社会安全和子女抚养费执行法规、REAL ID 规则、商业驾照规则、《得克萨斯州家庭法典》，以及《得克萨斯州交通法典》第 521.142 条和第 522.021 条。
你的社会安全号码存在 DPS 的数据库里，但绝不会印在你的驾照卡上。州法律把可以获得号码的对象限定为七个明确列出的接收方，包括州总检察长的子女抚养费部门、义务兵役登记系统（Selective Service System）、卫生与公众服务委员会（Health and Human Services Commission）、负责选民登记的州务卿，以及另一个州的发照机构。
申请驾照和身份证的人必须提供社会安全号码；申请选举身份证明（election identification certificate）的人则可自愿提供。
要参加的考试
视力检查
你必须至少每 16 年亲自去一次驾照办公室，接受视力检查，并更新照片、签名和指纹。
视力检查在驾照办公室进行。根据结果，你可能被要求开车时佩戴矫正眼镜；如果结果无法确定，会被转介给你的医生。
路考
你必须通过实际驾驶技能考试。
笔试有几次机会
每次付费申请，考试的每个部分都有三次机会。第三次仍未通过，就必须重新提交申请并再交一次费用。
如果笔试和路考没有一次通过，你的申请会保留 90 天。超过 90 天或三次考试不合格后，就需要重新申请并重新缴费。
三次机会是每个部分分开计算的，路考挂三次并不会用掉笔试部分的机会。第三次失败也不代表被拒之门外，只是需要重新申请、重新缴费。
笔试练习题
《得克萨斯州驾驶员手册》（Texas Driver Handbook，DL-7）的附录 C 收录了 C 类驾驶人的学习和复习题，并按章节标注。手册在 dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf。
使用翻译
得克萨斯州在每个县都提供西班牙语版考试，供无法用英语参加常规考试的申请人使用。但即使是西班牙语版考试，公路标志仍然是英文的，因为认读英文公路标志本身就是考试要考的内容之一。
路考当天带什么
谁陪你去
如果你还没有资格在得克萨斯州开车，必须由持有驾照的司机把车开到驾照办公室和考试区。如果你没拿到驾照，也必须由这位持照司机开车送你离开。
摩托车路考时，你必须带一辆载人汽车和一位持照司机来载考官——考官不会和你同骑。如果没带，公共安全部可以拒绝进行路考的任何部分。
考试用车和保险
侧方停车时可以用车辆的倒车影像，但不允许使用自动泊车功能。
挂着经销商临时纸牌照的车不能用于路考。
车辆必须与你申请的驾照类别相符，路考前还必须出示财务责任证明（evidence of financial responsibility），除非该车依据《得克萨斯州机动车安全责任法》（Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act）可以豁免。如果你还没有资格在得克萨斯州开车，必须由持有驾照的司机开车接送你参加考试。
去哪里办
谁来考你
公共安全部可以授权其他机构进行路考，包括驾驶教育机构。
经 DPS 在第三方技能考试（Third Party Skills Testing）项目下认证的驾驶学校，可以进行 C 类非商业驾照的路考。
你可以在 DPS 办公室完成考试，也可以通过第三方机构完成。
得克萨斯州公共安全部（Texas Department of Public Safety）对每位申请人进行考试。走认证驾驶学校的第三方路线，要求成年人已经持有有效的受限得克萨斯州驾照，所以刚来美国、第一次在得克萨斯州参加考试的人走不了这条路。
预约办理
你可以在 txdpsscheduler.com 预约。
DPS 在 dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm 的页面上有需要先阅读的重要信息，也提供预约入口。
办公室地点
DPS 发布了“驾照办公室地点”（Driver License Office Locations）页面，供查找办公室。
你可以在 dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm 找到离你近的办公室。
其他州
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每条出处，原文引用28 条出处
本页的每一条事实都引自发布它的页面，用的是原文的措辞。
“Sec. 521.421. LICENSE FEES; EXAMINATION FEES. (a) The fee for issuance or renewal of a license not otherwise provided for by this section is $32.”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年7月27日
“Sec. 521.1812. WAIVER OF CERTAIN FEES FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS WHO HOLD CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATION. (a) A person is exempt from the payment of any fee for the issuance of an original or renewal driver's license, as provided under this chapter, if at the time of the application for an original or renewal driver's license the person submits to the department satisfactory evidence that the person: (1) holds a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized association; and”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年7月27日
“Valid, unexpired U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-57.pdf核查于 2026年8月1日
“ǂ According to state and federal law, DPS collects and uses SSN ... information for identification purposes. This information is released to ... government agencies only for purposes authorized by the Texas ... Transportation Code.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-57.pdf核查于 2026年7月26日
“This information is solicited pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 405(c)(2)(C)(i), 42 U.S.C. section 666(a)(13)(A), 6 C.F.R. section 37.11(e), 49 C.F.R. section 383.153, Texas Family Code section 231.302(c)(1), and Texas Transportation Code sections 521.142 and 522.021.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-14A.pdf核查于 2026年7月26日
“(b) The department shall enter an applicant's social security number in the department's electronic database but may not print the number on the applicant's driver's license or personal identification certificate.”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年7月27日
“Disclosure of your social security account number is mandatory for identification card and driver license applicants, but voluntary for election identification certificate applicants.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-14A.pdf核查于 2026年8月1日
“A person must appear in a driver license office at least once every sixteen (16) years for a vision exam and to update the photo, signature and fingerprints.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“Your vision will be examined when you are at the driver license office. Depending on the results, you may be required to wear corrective lenses while driving if the lenses improve your vision and help increase the safety of your driving. If the results are inconclusive, you may be referred to your doctor.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月1日
“Pass the written knowledge and a practical driving skills test to demonstrate your understanding of traffic laws and safe driving practices.”
“On payment of the required fee, an applicant is entitled to three examinations of each element under Subsection (b) for each application to qualify for a driver's license. If the applicant has not qualified after the third examination, the applicant must submit a new application accompanied by the required fee.”
statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年8月4日
“If you do not pass the knowledge and driving exams on your first attempt, your application will be held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月1日
“(d) On payment of the required fee, an applicant is entitled to three examinations of each element under Subsection (b) for each application to qualify for a driver's license. If the applicant has not qualified after the third examination, the applicant must submit a new application accompanied by the required fee.”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年7月27日
“Appendix C: Study and Review Questions for Class C Operators”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“The department shall design and administer in each county of this state an alternate examination for Spanish-speaking applicants who are unable to take the regular examination in English.”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年8月3日
“If you are not eligible to drive in Texas, a licensed driver must drive the car to the driver license office and exam area. If you are not issued a driver license then the licensed driver must also drive you away from the driver license office.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“Sec. 521.166. MOTORCYCLE ROAD TEST REQUIREMENTS. (a) An applicant required to submit to a motorcycle road test must provide a passenger vehicle and a licensed driver to convey the license examiner during the road test. (b) The department may refuse to administer any part of the road test to an applicant who fails to comply with Subsection (a).”
tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年7月27日
“you may use the back-up camera on your vehicle for parallel parking; however, the use of an automated vehicle parking function will not be allowed”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“Dealers temporary cardboard tags may be used for demonstrating a vehicle for sale, or for transporting or servicing vehicles without a motor vehicle inspection. These vehicles may not be used for driver license driving exams.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“The driving exam is given only after all other exams are passed and evidence of financial responsibility is presented or the vehicle is exempt under the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日
“The department may authorize an entity described by Subsection (a), including a driver education provider described by Section 521.1655, to administer the examination required by Section 521.161(b)(2).”
statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm核查于 2026年8月4日
“The Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) program authorizes Driver Education schools that have been certified by the Department to administer the driving test for Class C non-commercial driver license applicants.”
“You may complete the testing requirements at the DPS office or with a Third Party provider .”
“Pass the written knowledge and a practical driving skills test to demonstrate your understanding of traffic laws and safe driving practices. You may complete the testing requirements at the DPS office or with a Third Party”
“To schedule an appointment, please visit our website at https://www.txdpsscheduler.com .”
“www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-57.pdf核查于 2026年7月26日
“Driver License Office Locations”
“Visit the DPS website at https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm to find an office near you and schedule your appointment.”
dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf核查于 2026年8月4日