California Learner's Permit (Car) Practice Test

Practice the full Learner's Permit (Car) question set for the California knowledge test, written from the California Driver Handbook - not from a generic national bank. Every question comes with an instant explanation and its handbook topic, so you learn the rule behind the answer instead of memorizing letters.

Free and unlimited. Every answer is explained, and your progress is saved only in your browser — no account needed.

How it works

Answer one question at a time. You will see immediately whether you were right, plus a short explanation and the manual topic for every question. At the end you get your score and can re-drill only the questions you missed.

200 questions · Topics: Road Signs & Traffic Signals, Speed Limits & Following Distance, Right-of-Way & Intersections, Lane Use, Turning & Passing, Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties, Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions, Sharing the Road, Parking & Stopping Rules, Adverse Conditions & Emergencies, Licensing, Insurance & Vehicle Requirements.

About this practice test

This set drills the Learner's Permit (Car) topics from the official California handbook: road signs & traffic signals, speed limits & following distance, right-of-way & intersections, lane use, turning & passing, alcohol, drugs & dui penalties, seat belts, child restraints & distractions, sharing the road, parking & stopping rules, adverse conditions & emergencies, licensing, insurance & vehicle requirements. The real California test is given by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); its format is summarized on the California state page.

When this set feels easy, switch to the California Exam Simulator for a timed run at the real question count, or review with California flashcards.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the California Learner's Permit (Car) test?

Adults (18+) take a 36-question test and need 30 correct. Applicants under 18 take a 46-question version and need 38 correct. Our simulator uses the adult 36-question format.

What score do I need to pass?

You need at least 30 of 36 questions correct (83%).

How much does the California test cost?

Class C original application fee: $46 (covers the knowledge test attempts allowed within 12 months).

Are these the actual test questions?

No. These are original practice questions written from the same public handbook the real test covers. They are designed to teach the material, not to reproduce the exam.

Exam facts on this page come from: California DMV driver handbooks index and the official DMV licensing fees page.