Free DMV Practice Test for California Permit 2025 | CA

To get your California DMV instruction (aka provisional or learner’s) permit, you must be at least 15 1⁄2 years old, complete a driver education program if you’re under 18, and pass a vision screening and the DMV written test (knowledge test). The permit test consists of 46 multiple-choice questions covering information outlined in the state’s California DMV 2025 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 83% (38 out of 46 questions). If you’re a minor (under 18) and fail, you must wait seven days before retaking it (not including the day you failed). Using our free California DMV permit practice test helps you pass on your first attempt and ensure accuracy based on the state manual. By mimicking the official knowledge test and providing immediate feedback on missed questions, our tests speed the learning experience. The Instruction Permit is the first phase of California’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program for drivers under 18. At age 15½, teens can apply for it after completing a driver education course and at least 6 hours of professional driver training. During this stage, teens are allowed to drive when accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years old or older, or a certified driving instructor. At age 16, after holding the provisional permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night), teens can take the driving test to get a provisional license. This license comes with drive time and passenger restrictions for the first 12 months. After the 12-month period has passed, or they turn 18, they can obtain an unrestricted license.