California

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Based on the official DMV driver’s manual

Whether you’re cruising the streets of Los Angeles or Highway 1 outside Big Sur, the best way to get on the road is by taking our California DMV practice tests. They help you retain knowledge 73% better than studying the manual alone, whether you’re preparing for your Class C Instruction Permit test, driver’s license test, or senior citizens’ refresher test.

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How CA students are practicing (last 30 days)
Students practiced
26.1K
Number of unique learners who took at least one California practice test in the last 30 days.
Questions answered
1.6M
Total number of practice tests questions answered by California learners during the last 30 days.
Avg. session time
Median time a learner spends studying per session.
Weekdays activity
104% Average weekdays activity is compared to weekends; a higher value means more students study on weekdays.
Peak time
5PM on Mon
The most active study hour and weekday, based on all California sessions over the past 30 days.
Study intensity rank
#1 nationwide
California’s position among all U.S. states, ranked by average session duration
Updated every 30 minutes from anonymized California learner sessions on Driving-Tests.org. Methodology & data freshness
From knowledge to Behind-the-wheel

Practice with our simulators to bridge the gap before your road test.

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The more complicated stuff

The rules of the road are abundant. This set of tests helps you master complex driving scenarios and every ambiguous road sign you’ll ever encounter.

345 questions + Marathon
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The things that could get you in trouble

If you thought the DMV was bad, traffic court may just be worse, so let’s not go there. Master the details here - maximize safety and sanity for everyone on the road.

98 questions + Marathon
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The exam simulator

Includes 46 random questions from all topics and all prep areas.

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The extra support

Now that you’ve got all this Driver’s Ed knowledge in your brain, let’s keep it fresh. Take these downloadable guides and references with you on-the-go. Brush up whenever you need.

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The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

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Explore CA Driver's Handbook
Explore CA Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

End of theory exam preparation
Pass official DMV written exam

Once you reach this place with 80% Passing Probability, you will be ready to pass the official DMV written exam with ease and confidence.

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Helpful resources
Learner's Personalized Permit Checklist

We decode your state’s DMV rules into a simple, personalized checklist. Get on the road, stress-free.

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the California DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: