California driver's license practice tests
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Pick a topic, answer short quizzes with illustrations for signs and signals, and review the explanations.
- California Driver Handbook · 2025
- 504 questions
- 99 with illustrations
Practice by topic
Each topic has its own questions and its own score.
Licensing basics
Age rules, permits, license types, the testing process, and renewals.
Signals & vehicle controls
Signaling, horns, headlights, and what to do if your vehicle breaks down.
Pavement markings
Yellow and white lane lines, yield lines, and what each one allows.
Freeway driving
Merging, exiting, passing, and carpool (HOV) lanes.
Parking rules
Parallel parking, hill parking, illegal parking, and colored curbs.
Sign shapes and colors
What every sign shape and color means before you even read it.
Road signs
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs you will see on California roads.
Traffic signals
Red, yellow, and green lights and arrows, and how to use a roundabout.
Right of way & turning
Who goes first at intersections, and the rules for turning safely.
Railroad & light rail crossings
Safety rules for crossing train tracks and sharing the road with light rail.
Pedestrian rights
Crosswalk rules and a driver's duty to yield to people on foot.
Sharing the road
Safely sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, and buses.
Speed & following distance
The basic speed law and how to judge a safe following distance.
Seat belts & child safety
Seat belt requirements and child car seat rules.
Distracted driving
California's cell phone and handheld device laws while driving.
Emergencies and special situations
Breakdowns, hazardous conditions, and other special driving situations.
Emergency vehicles & work zones
Yielding to emergency vehicles and slowing down in work zones.
Alcohol & drugs
DUI laws, BAC limits, and the consequences of driving impaired.
Financial responsibility & insurance
Insurance minimums, what to do after a collision, and vehicle registration.
Driving record & points
How points on your record work and when your license can be suspended.
Seniors and driving
Renewal rules and safe-driving considerations for older drivers.
Test yourself
Mix everything together, or retry what you got wrong.
Exam simulator
25 random questions from every topic, like a mini exam.
Challenge bank
Questions you missed come back here until you get them right.
The official knowledge test is multiple choice. You are allowed three attempts to pass before you must reapply. It is offered in English and several other languages.
Background & resources
Historical notes and official links from the manual that aren't quiz questions, but are part of the full picture.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
Is this an official California government website?
No. Official Driving Test is an independent, free educational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the California DMV or any government agency.
What languages are the practice questions available in?
Every question, answer choice and explanation on this site is written in English, العربية, Español, 中文, Tiếng Việt, دری, پښتو, Kiswahili, Français, हिन्दी, Հայերեն, and you can switch between them at any time.
What is the source for these practice questions?
All questions are original and based on the official California DMV manual, "California Driver Handbook" (2025 edition).
How many California practice questions are on this site?
504 original practice questions across 21 topics, covering the entire manual.
Do I need to create an account to use this site?
No. The site is completely free and does not require any sign-up. Your scores are saved locally in your own browser only.