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California DMV Permit Practice Test

Free 46-question practice test based on the official California driver's handbook. Pass your California DMV permit test on the first try.

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California DMV Test Facts

Questions on the real test

multiple choice

Passing score

83%

39 correct

Our practice test

46 Q

free, no sign-up

Issued by

California Department of Motor Vehicles

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Driver's Handbook

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What's on the California DMV permit test?

The California DMV written permit test has 46 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official California driver's handbook. You must answer at least 39 correctly (83%) to pass. Topics include:

Road signs — regulatory, warning, guide, and construction signs
Traffic laws — right-of-way rules, speed limits, and signaling
Safe driving practices and defensive driving
Parking rules and vehicle operation
DUI/DWI laws and penalties
School zone and emergency vehicle rules

Our 46-question practice test pulls from the same question bank your California DMV office uses — you'll see familiar material when you take the real thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the California DMV permit test?: The California DMV permit test has 46 multiple-choice questions. You need to answer at least 39 correctly (83%) to pass.
Is this practice test the same as the real California DMV test?: Our practice test uses the same question bank the California DMV draws from — it mirrors the real test's format, topics, and difficulty.
Is the California DMV practice test free?: Yes. The practice test is 100% free with no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests across all categories, download the DMV Help app.
How many times can I retake the California practice test?: As many times as you like — the practice test is unlimited. For the real California DMV exam, retake policies vary; check with your local California DMV office for rules on waiting periods and retake fees.
Can I take the California DMV test in other languages?: California's DMV offers the real written test in multiple languages, and our practice test is available in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese). Check your California DMV office for the languages available for the official exam.

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What's on the California DMV permit test?

The California DMV written permit test has 46 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official California driver's handbook. You must answer at least 39 correctly (83%) to pass. Topics include:

Road signs — regulatory, warning, guide, and construction signs

Traffic laws — right-of-way rules, speed limits, and signaling

Safe driving practices and defensive driving

Parking rules and vehicle operation

DUI/DWI laws and penalties

School zone and emergency vehicle rules

Our 46-question practice test pulls from the same question bank your California DMV office uses — you'll see familiar material when you take the real thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the California DMV permit test?

The California DMV permit test has 46 multiple-choice questions. You need to answer at least 39 correctly (83%) to pass.

Is this practice test the same as the real California DMV test?

Our practice test uses the same question bank the California DMV draws from — it mirrors the real test's format, topics, and difficulty.

Is the California DMV practice test free?

Yes. The practice test is 100% free with no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests across all categories, download the DMV Help app.

How many times can I retake the California practice test?

As many times as you like — the practice test is unlimited. For the real California DMV exam, retake policies vary; check with your local California DMV office for rules on waiting periods and retake fees.

Can I take the California DMV test in other languages?

California's DMV offers the real written test in multiple languages, and our practice test is available in 11 languages (English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese). Check your California DMV office for the languages available for the official exam.