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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on official California Driver's manual

Free CA DMV Diagnostic Test 2024

Dude, like, you’re stoked to hit the road and soak up all the cool things California has to offer. It doesn’t matter which way you’re heading. NorCal. SoCal. It’s all good! However, without a California driver’s license, you’ll be off to a gnarly start to your plans. Like, you don’t just need to worry about gridlock on the 405, the bro on his phone, or getting tossed around by Santa Ana. You’re going to need to know how to safely navigate your ride and understand your responsibilities as a driver. For real! If you’re going to get legit, you better start planning to learn the rules of the road. The good news is there is a resource with a proven track record that’s all about it.

Our free California DMV Diagnostic Driving practice test strategically prepares you to take your California driver’s license knowledge test. You’ll need to answer 80% of the 46 questions correctly to receive a passing score. What makes this practice test so rad? The practice test includes 15 of the most commonly missed questions, just like the ones on the official test. This approach helps you budget your time wisely because you’re not wasting time on questions you probably already know. You’ll find yourself cruising your way to passing your official knowledge test on the first attempt.

While you might think a study guide could provide you with the same success, note that a study guide mainly assists you in memorizing the correct answer for a short time. The practice test is based on the most recent California Driver’s Handbook (California DMV Driver's Handbook 2024: Interactive Manual w/Audio) and is up to date as of December 2024. You’ll get a real assessment of how prepared you are to take the official test by receiving immediate feedback on any questions you answer incorrectly. Even better, you will be provided with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. This study method helps you retain the information longer and apply it to the questions that need it.

Don’t get put outta pocket by lesser resources! You can find all types of practice tests for other U.S. states and Washington D.C. at https://driving-tests.org/academy/drivers-license.

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

4.08 out of 5 • 2617 votes
5 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual CA DMV exam

46

questions

38

correct answers to pass

83%

passing score

15 ½ y/o

minimum age to apply

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