California · Updated for 2026
California Permit Practice Test
Practice for the DMV knowledge test with questions written from the California Driver Handbook. After every answer you see why it's right — so you learn the rule, not just the question.
15 free questions · no sign-up · works on your phone
Sample question
You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
A · Left, away from the curb
B · Right, into the curb ✓
C · Keep them straight
Facing downhill, point the front wheels into the curb. Also set the parking brake.
245
California questions
7
handbook chapters
80%
pass mark, like the DMV
$11.99
one time · no subscription
What the California knowledge test covers
The DMV builds the test from the California Driver Handbook. We organized our questions the same way.
Signals, Signs & Lane Markings
40 questions · lights, arrows, sign shapes, yellow and white lines
Lanes, Turns & Right-of-Way
40 questions · U-turns, merging, intersections, roundabouts
Sharing the Road
40 questions · trucks, buses, bicycles, emergency vehicles, work zones
Safe Driving & Emergencies
40 questions · following distance, skids, child seats, phones
Speed Limits & Parking
30 questions · school zones, hills, curb colors
Alcohol, Drugs, Insurance & Collisions
30 questions · BAC limits, DUI, reporting a collision
Licensing, Signals & Driver Record
25 questions · permit and provisional license rules, hand signals, points
How it works
1
Take the free test
15 questions with the answer and an explanation after each one.
2
See where you stand
Get your score against the 80% pass mark and review what you missed.
3
Practice until you're ready
Unlock every question, the exam simulator and your readiness score.
Full access
One payment. No weekly subscription, nothing to cancel.
$11.99 for 30 days
- ✓ All 245 California practice questions
- ✓ Exam simulator (46 or 36 questions) scored at 80%
- ✓ Explanations, mistake review and road sign drills
- ✓ Readiness score to know when you're ready
Secure checkout with PayPal or card. 7-day refund if it isn't helpful.
Questions
What score do I need to pass the California knowledge test?
The California DMV says the passing score is 80%. Our exam simulator uses the same mark.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. Ace My Permit is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the California DMV. Our questions are written by us from the California Driver Handbook, so you practice the same rules the test covers.
Is it a subscription?
No. Full access is one payment of $11.99 for 30 days. Nothing renews automatically.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install.
What if it doesn't help me?
Contact us within 7 days of your purchase and we'll refund you. See the refund policy.