California Defensive Driving Practice Test
Practice 25 questions on defensive driving in California - adverse weather, sharing the road, safe following distance, and emergency situations.
What this California practice test covers
- Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
- Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
- Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
- Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards
The actual California DMV knowledge test has 46 questions, and you need at least 38 correct (83%) to pass. This practice test is based on the California Driver Handbook. The test fee is $38. Tests are administered Computer touchscreen kiosk at DMV office. Online testing is available in California.
Try sample California questions
These questions come from our bank of 373+. The real California written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.
A booster seat should be used:
As a car driver in California, if a motorcycle is lane splitting near you, you should:
If you see a pedestrian standing at the curb near a crosswalk, you should: