California DMV Practice Exam - Simulate the Real California Written Test
Prepare for the California DMV written test with an exam simulator that mirrors real conditions. 50 questions, 80% passing score, same format - know exactly what to expect on test day at the California DMV.
Exam Rules
- Questions are drawn randomly from all topics
- No hints or explanations during the exam
- You cannot go back to previous questions once answered
- Use the Skip button to defer difficult questions - they'll return at the end
- Your results and score will be shown after you complete all questions
These are practice questions based on the official handbook, not actual DMV test questions.
How the California DMV written test works
The California DMV written knowledge test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions drawn from the California driver handbook. To pass the California exam, you need at least 40 correct answers - a 80% passing score. The California test covers road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices specific to California.
The California DMV requires an appointment before you can take the written test. Schedule ahead to avoid delays.
In California, the written test is offered in 13 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean (+8).
If you don't pass: 3 attempts per application. Under 18: wait 7 days between attempts. 18+: can retake the next business day. After 3 failures, must reapply and pay the fee again.
Try sample California DMV practice questions
These California-specific practice questions come from our bank of 444+. The real California written test draws from similar material in the official California driver handbook.
What is the minimum age to obtain a CDL for intrastate (within California only) commercial driving?
In a vehicle with air brakes, the air compressor is typically driven by:
When coupling a tractor to a trailer, the correct height for the trailer should be:
California's BIT (Biennial Inspection of Terminals) program requires commercial vehicle fleets to:
What's included in the California exam simulator
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