DMV Practice Test by State

State-specific DMV practice tests built from the official state driver's handbook. Choose your state to start practicing — no sign-up required.

14 states supported18–50 questions70–83% to pass

All 14 states

State DMV test requirements at a glance

The real DMV test varies widely by state. Here's exactly what to expect in each one.

DMV written test requirements by state
State	Questions	Passing score	Agency	Action
Arizona	30	80%	Arizona Motor Vehicle Division	Start test
California	46	83%	California Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Colorado	25	80%	Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Florida	50	80%	Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	Start test
Georgia	40	75%	Georgia Department of Driver Services	Start test
Illinois	35	80%	Illinois Secretary of State	Start test
Nevada	50	80%	Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
New Jersey	50	80%	New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission	Start test
New Mexico	25	72%	New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division	Start test
New York	20	70%	New York State Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Ohio	40	75%	Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Pennsylvania	18	83%	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation	Start test
Texas	30	70%	Texas Department of Public Safety	Start test
Washington	40	80%	Washington State Department of Licensing	Start test

Frequently asked questions

Which state has the hardest DMV test?: Among the 14 states we cover, California and Pennsylvania both require 83% to pass — the highest passing threshold. However, the "hardest" test depends on how you measure: California has the most questions (46), while Pennsylvania has the fewest (18) but you can only miss 3. New York is often seen as the easiest with just 20 questions and 70% to pass.
Are DMV test questions the same in every state?: No. Every state writes its own driver's handbook and test. Universal rules like stop signs, right-of-way, and alcohol limits appear in every state — we have 117 of these in our General Knowledge test — but traffic laws, speed limits, and license requirements vary state by state.
Can I take another state's DMV practice test?: Absolutely. If you're planning to move, it helps to study the destination state's rules ahead of time. All 14 of our state practice tests are free and accessible without signing up.
How many questions are on the DMV test in my state?: It varies: New York has 20, Colorado and New Mexico have 25, Arizona and Texas have 30, Illinois has 35, Georgia, Ohio, and Washington have 40, California has 46, and Florida, New Jersey, and Nevada have 50. Pennsylvania has the shortest test at 18 questions.
Do all states require a written DMV test?: Yes. Every U.S. state requires a written knowledge test before issuing a learner's permit or driver's license. The test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices from the official state driver's handbook.

State DMV test requirements at a glance

The real DMV test varies widely by state. Here's exactly what to expect in each one.

DMV written test requirements by state
State	Questions	Passing score	Agency	Action
Arizona	30	80%	Arizona Motor Vehicle Division	Start test
California	46	83%	California Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Colorado	25	80%	Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Florida	50	80%	Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	Start test
Georgia	40	75%	Georgia Department of Driver Services	Start test
Illinois	35	80%	Illinois Secretary of State	Start test
Nevada	50	80%	Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
New Jersey	50	80%	New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission	Start test
New Mexico	25	72%	New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division	Start test
New York	20	70%	New York State Department of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Ohio	40	75%	Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles	Start test
Pennsylvania	18	83%	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation	Start test
Texas	30	70%	Texas Department of Public Safety	Start test
Washington	40	80%	Washington State Department of Licensing	Start test

Frequently asked questions

Which state has the hardest DMV test?

Among the 14 states we cover, California and Pennsylvania both require 83% to pass — the highest passing threshold. However, the "hardest" test depends on how you measure: California has the most questions (46), while Pennsylvania has the fewest (18) but you can only miss 3. New York is often seen as the easiest with just 20 questions and 70% to pass.

Are DMV test questions the same in every state?

No. Every state writes its own driver's handbook and test. Universal rules like stop signs, right-of-way, and alcohol limits appear in every state — we have 117 of these in our General Knowledge test — but traffic laws, speed limits, and license requirements vary state by state.

Can I take another state's DMV practice test?

Absolutely. If you're planning to move, it helps to study the destination state's rules ahead of time. All 14 of our state practice tests are free and accessible without signing up.

How many questions are on the DMV test in my state?

It varies: New York has 20, Colorado and New Mexico have 25, Arizona and Texas have 30, Illinois has 35, Georgia, Ohio, and Washington have 40, California has 46, and Florida, New Jersey, and Nevada have 50. Pennsylvania has the shortest test at 18 questions.

Do all states require a written DMV test?

Yes. Every U.S. state requires a written knowledge test before issuing a learner's permit or driver's license. The test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices from the official state driver's handbook.