Free California DMV Practice Test (2026)
Learn the rules, practice with instant feedback, then take a timed California exam simulation. Every question includes an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
California permit test at a glance
The California knowledge test has 46 multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs and safe driving. You need at least 38 correct answers (83%) to pass. Most applicants also take a vision screening on the same visit.
Applicants under 18 answer 46 questions; adults 18+ apply for an adult permit. You get 3 attempts per application, and minors must wait 7 days after a failed test.
Tip: Finish all 8 learning modules, then take the exam simulation until you score 90%+ three times in a row. That gives you a safe margin on test day.
How this practice test works
- Learn: each module starts with short lessons on one topic.
- Practice 5 questions: tap an answer to see right away if it is correct, with a clear explanation.
- Fix your mistakes: missed questions come back at the end of the round until you get them right.
- Move to the next module and repeat: learn, then test.
- Take the timed exam simulation, which uses the California format when published, and review every mistake.
How to get your California learner's permit
- Check eligibility: minimum age 15 years 6 months.
- Gather documents: proof of identity, Social Security number and California residency. Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian consent.
- Visit the DMV: pay the fee and pass the vision screening.
- Pass the knowledge test: 46 questions, 38 correct to pass.
- Practice supervised driving and follow your permit restrictions before the road test.
Topics covered on the test
- Traffic signs, signals and pavement markings
- Right-of-way and intersections
- Speed limits, following distance and night driving
- Turning, passing and lane changes
- Parking, school buses and railroad crossings
- Alcohol, drugs and California DUI laws
- Sharing the road with trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the California permit test?
The California permit test has 46 multiple-choice questions.
What score do I need to pass the California permit test?
You need 38 correct answers, about 83%.
How old do you have to be to get a permit in California?
The minimum age is 15 years 6 months.
How should I study for the California permit test?
Read the official California driver handbook, work through each learning module above, and take the timed exam simulation until you score 90% or higher several times in a row.
Are these practice tests free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round, exam simulation and statistic is 100% free, with no sign-up required.
Are these the real California DMV questions?
No website can publish the exact exam. Our questions are based on the rules taught in state driver handbooks and cover the same topics and format as the real test.
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Official California sources
- Official California driver handbook
- California Department of Motor Vehicles: permit and knowledge test information
Test facts were checked in September 2026 against official California Department of Motor Vehicles sources where published. Rules change, so always confirm with the official California driver handbook and the California Department of Motor Vehicles. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency.
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