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California DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice the exact format California uses until test day feels routine. Every question cites the California Driver Handbook.

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415 practice questions to help you master the California DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

California requirement to pass

46 questions on the real test, 83% passing score (38 of 46), time limit not published

Last verified August 2026 · California Driver Handbook

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

California Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~45 min
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California Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~45 min
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California Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

25 questions~45 min

California Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

25 questions~45 min

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How hard is California's test, really?

13th hardest of 51.

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general knowledge

During the first 12 months, California provisional license holders under 18 may not carry passengers who are:

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in California is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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46-question test that mirrors the real California DMV exam. 83% to pass.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The California DMV written knowledge test has 46 multiple-choice questions if you're under 18, or 36 questions if you're 18 or older. Either way, you need to score 83% to pass - that's 38 out of 46 for teens or 30 out of 36 for adults.
You need an 83% score to pass. For applicants under 18, that means 38 correct out of 46 questions. For adults 18 and older, it's 30 correct out of 36. This is one of the higher passing thresholds in the country.
Attempts are capped at 3 per application. You must wait 7 days before retaking the knowledge test.
You must wait 7 days before retaking the knowledge test. Study the California Driver Handbook and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
The California DMV application fee is $38. This covers the written test and permit issuance if you pass. The fee is non-refundable, and it covers all 3 test attempts within that application.

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