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.
In your language · Answers cite the manual page · Free, no sign-up
- California Driver Handbook · 2025
- 502 questions
- 242 with illustrations
Why practice here
From the official state manual
Every answer cites its source in the manual
Exam simulator
40 timed questions drawn from all topics
In your language
9 languages
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Practice by topic
Each topic has its own questions and its own score.
Licensing basics - California
Age rules, permits, license types, the testing process, and renewals.
StartSignals & vehicle controls - California
Signaling, horns, headlights, and what to do if your vehicle breaks down.
StartPavement markings - California
Yellow and white lane lines, yield lines, and what each one allows.
StartFreeway driving - California
Merging, exiting, passing, and carpool (HOV) lanes.
StartParking rules - California
Parallel parking, hill parking, illegal parking, and colored curbs.
StartSign shapes and colors - California
What every sign shape and color means before you even read it.
StartRoad signs - California
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs you will see on California roads.
StartTraffic signals - California
Red, yellow, and green lights and arrows, and how to use a roundabout.
StartRight of way & turning - California
Who goes first at intersections, and the rules for turning safely.
StartRailroad & light rail crossings - California
Safety rules for crossing train tracks and sharing the road with light rail.
StartPedestrian rights - California
Crosswalk rules and a driver's duty to yield to people on foot.
StartSharing the road - California
Safely sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, and buses.
StartSpeed & following distance - California
The basic speed law and how to judge a safe following distance.
StartSeat belts & child safety - California
Seat belt requirements and child car seat rules.
StartDistracted driving - California
California's cell phone and handheld device laws while driving.
StartEmergencies and special situations - California
Breakdowns, hazardous conditions, and other special driving situations.
StartEmergency vehicles & work zones - California
Yielding to emergency vehicles and slowing down in work zones.
StartAlcohol & drugs - California
DUI laws, BAC limits, and the consequences of driving impaired.
StartFinancial responsibility & insurance - California
Insurance minimums, what to do after a collision, and vehicle registration.
StartDriving record & points - California
How points on your record work and when your license can be suspended.
StartSeniors and driving - California
Renewal rules and safe-driving considerations for older drivers.
StartTeacher, tutor or librarian?
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Test yourself
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Exam simulator
40 random questions from every topic, like a mini exam.
30 Hardest Questions
Close numbers, exceptions and easy-to-confuse rules. Take your time.
Saved questions
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Road sign library - California
Every sign, signal and marking the California driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
Flashcards
Read a question, think of the answer, then flip the card.
Where do I stand?
A short check with questions from every topic that shows which topics to practice first.
Challenge bank
Questions you missed come back here until you get them right.
Cheat Sheet Free
The 80 most exam-relevant facts on one free page.
The knowledge test at a glance
- To pass
- 80% or better
- Test languages
- More than 40 languages
- Youngest age for a learner permit
- 15 years and 6 months
- If you fail
- 3 tries per application
The 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official California government website?
No. Driving Test Practice 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, हिन्दी, Հայերեն, Русский, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, 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 California DMV driver manual, "California Driver Handbook" (2025 edition).
How many California practice questions are on this site?
502 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.