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California DMV Permit practice test
Written knowledge test for a California driver's permit, from the official DMV handbook.
- 46 questions (36 for adults 18+)
- 83% to pass
- 3 attempts
- No signup to start
- Every answer includes a source note
- Updated September 22, 2026
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300 original questions mapped to the listed source topics. Bars show how many questions each topic gets.
Questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DMV snapshot Sep 2026) and official CA DMV sample tests.
Study plan
How to pass the California DMV Permit
The order that works: learn the rules, drill until they’re automatic, then use the benchmark to check consistency.
- 1
Master speed rules first: 65 mph highway default, 25 in districts, 15 in alleys
- 2
Drill right-of-way, intersections, and curb colors until they're automatic
- 3
Memorize the alcohol numbers: 0.08% adult, 0.01% under 21
- 4
Finish with timed 46-question practice benchmarks at 90%+ before test day
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Published California DMV threshold; the adult form has 36 questions and the under-18 form has 46.
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About these questions
Written by QuizCram from the official source and verified against its text — never copied from a real exam. Questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DMV snapshot Sep 2026) and official CA DMV sample tests.
- Questions last updated
- September 22, 2026
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- v9 · 300 questions
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- 20 questions with answers
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California DMV Permit FAQ
46 for applicants under 18, 36 for adults — both need 83% to pass, and every question comes from the Driver's Handbook.
Run the 46-question benchmark under no time pressure first, review every miss with its source note, then repeat until you clear 90% twice in a row.
You get three attempts per application. Read your score sheet — it shows which sections to drill — then come back and target those topics.
It is manageable if you study. The DMV handbook covers speed limits, right-of-way, road signs, and safe driving. QuizCram uses original practice questions based on those topics; review every miss rather than treating a practice score as a pass guarantee.
You need 83% correct. On the 46-question version (under 18) you must get 38 right, so you can miss up to 8. On the 36-question adult version you must get 30 right, so you can miss up to 6.
Yes. California offers the knowledge test in many languages, including Spanish. Check the DMV website or ask at your local office for the current list of available languages.
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