Our California DMV practice tests are the best way to prepare for your 2026 CA instruction permit exam. These free practice tests include realistic California questions, instant explanations, and one-question-at-a-time practice to help you learn faster and pass the real California DMV written knowledge test with confidence.
To get your learner’s permit or driver license in California, you must pass a written knowledge exam based on the California Driver Handbook. The test covers California traffic laws, right-of-way rules, speed limits, lane markings, safe driving, and California-specific rules such as the Basic Speed Law, school zone speed limits, HOV lane rules, and cell phone and texting bans while driving.
Our California practice tests show one question at a time with instant answers and short explanations so you can learn faster and remember more.
Each full test includes 50 multiple-choice questions. You also have a 25-question Quick Test and four Mini Tests for short daily practice. Aim for 90% or higher scores on these practice tests before taking the real California DMV written exam.
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Fast 12-question drills to lock in key California rules.
These practice tests follow the California Driver Handbook so you can learn the exact rules that appear on the real California DMV written test.
Topics include: California speed limits and the Basic Speed Law, school zones, right-of-way, lane use and lane changes, HOV/carpool lanes, stopping for school buses and crosswalks, DUI limits and penalties, cell phone and texting laws, and California road signs and signals.