California DMV Practice Test 2026 — Free CA Permit Test

California DMV Knowledge Test 2026

The California DMV knowledge test has 46 multiple-choice questions. You need to answer at least 38 correctly (83%) to pass. The test is offered at all DMV field offices and can be taken in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Japanese, and other languages.

What's on the California Test?

Questions come from the California Driver Handbook and cover: traffic signs and pavement markings, right-of-way rules, speed limits (including school zones at 25 mph unless posted), safe driving practices, DUI laws (0.08% BAC for adults, 0.01% for under 21), and rules for roundabouts.

California-Specific Rules to Know

• Right on red: permitted after a full stop unless a sign says otherwise.
• HOV lanes: require 2+ occupants unless you have a CARPOOL permit. Motorcycles may always use HOV lanes.
• Yellow light: you must stop if you can do so safely.
• Three strikes: if you fail all 3 attempts within 12 months, you must reapply and pay again.

Booking Your CA DMV Appointment

Book online at dmv.ca.gov. Appointment wait times vary by county — Los Angeles offices often have 2–4 week waits, while smaller counties may have same-week availability.