California driving test practice
Free California practice test questions based on the California Driver Handbook — covering speed limits, right of way, signs and signals, alcohol and drug laws, sharing the road with trucks, bicycles and pedestrians, and safe driving in California weather and traffic. Take the practice test to learn with explanations, then try the timed exam simulator with the real pass mark.
California practice test & exam simulator
Practice mode with instant explanations, plus a timed simulator: 36 questions, pass mark 30.
Start the California testThe real test at a glance
| Questions on the real test | 36 (adult) |
| Correct answers needed | 30 (83%) |
| Our practice bank | 50 original questions |
| Handbook | California Driver Handbook (DMV) |
Common questions
What score do I need to pass the real California written test?
Real test: 36 questions, at least 30 correct to pass (adult applicants). Applicants under 18 write a 46-question test and need 39 correct. Our exam simulator uses the same format and pass mark, so a pass here is a good sign for test day.
Where do I take the real California test?
At any California DMV office. Bring the documents and fees listed on the official website, and confirm current requirements before you go — they change from time to time.
Are these the real test questions?
No. Real exam questions are not published by any state. Ours are original practice questions written from the official California Driver Handbook, covering the topics the real test draws from: speed limits, right of way, signs and signals, alcohol and drug laws, sharing the road with trucks, bicycles and pedestrians, and safe driving in California weather and traffic.
How should I prepare?
Read the official handbook once through, then practise here until you pass the exam simulator twice in a row. Use practice mode to review the explanations for every question you miss.