FullCA · Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
California driving test prep
Roundabouts, colored curbs, and the Basic Speed Law — prep for how the DMV actually tests.
Your readiness
Complete your first practice set to calculate readiness — for both the permit exam and the road test.
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Interactive scenarios
15 playable now — drive the decision, watch the outcome.
Permit practice test
301 CA-specific questions, explained, with manual references.
Exam simulator
Exam-style practice: 46 questions, 45-minute clock, 38 to pass.
Road test prep
A readiness checklist from official test criteria, the straight-line backing coach, and the instant-fail watchlist.
Unlock California
- ✓ Every practice question — the full bank, no daily cap
- ✓ All interactive scenarios, crashes included
- ✓ Unlimited timed exam simulator attempts
- ✓ Progress syncs across your devices — phone, laptop, any browser (up to 4 at a time)
- ✓ Full road test prep, straight-line backing coach included
- ✓ Permit-exam pass guarantee — fail the written exam, get a refund
Study guides
✅ How this content is checked
All 301 CA questions were reviewed against the California Driver's Handbook (© 2025 DMV), and every question cites the section it comes from. Last reviewed: August 2026. Spotted something off? Tell us at support@getfullpass.com — corrections are logged on our updates page.
Common questions
How many questions are on the California permit test?
46 multiple-choice questions, drawn at random. To pass you need 38 of 46 correct (83%). A 46-question timed practice simulator. The DMV's own knowledge exam is untimed and its format can vary by applicant and transaction — our 45-minute clock builds pacing and confidence.
What topics does the CA DMV permit exam cover?
The major areas identified in the official handbook: Rules of the Road; Road Signs, Signals & Markings; DUI & Traffic Penalties; Instruction Permits & Provisional Licensing.
How many languages is the CA permit exam offered in?
Multiple language options are available; availability depends on the testing method and transaction.
Does the California license require more than the written test?
Yes — after the written permit exam you must pass a driving test with a DMV examiner. In California, the graded skill areas include pre-drive checklist, turns & intersections, lane changes, straight-line backing, speed control, observation.
Worth knowing in California
- California's drive test has NO parallel parking — you'll back in a straight line along the curb for three vehicle lengths instead.
- The pre-drive checklist is graded: you must locate and demonstrate controls, including the three hand signals, before leaving the lot.
- Provisional rules bite: for the first 12 months, no driving 11 p.m.–5 a.m. and no passengers under 20 without a driver 25+ aboard.
- The knowledge exam is untimed at the DMV — our simulator adds a clock for pacing practice.
- Automated parking and lane-keeping features must stay off during the drive test; backup cameras may be used but don't replace head checks.