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. 46 questions, 83% 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 46 multiple-choice questions drawn from the California driver handbook. To pass the California exam, you need at least 38 correct answers - a 83% 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: You get 3 attempts at each knowledge test per application; a third failure of the same test voids the application and you must reapply. Under 18, you must wait 7 days to retake a failed knowledge test, not counting the day you failed; DMV publishes no wait for applicants 18 and over. CDL knowledge retakes have no waiting period and also allow 3 attempts per application. Knowledge retakes are free: the $9 non-commercial and $46 commercial retest fees apply only to the behind-the-wheel test. The at-home online test allows only 2 attempts, then you must test at a DMV office.
Try sample California DMV practice questions
These California-specific practice questions come from our bank of 373+. The real California written test draws from similar material in the official California driver handbook.
In California, the speed limit in a residential district is:
In California, the legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limit for drivers 21 and older is:
The safest hand position on the steering wheel is:
When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should:
What's included in the California exam simulator
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