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In California, if you’re under 18 or have never held a driver’s license before, you must obtain an instruction permit to practice driving under supervision before applying for a driver’s license. To be eligible, you must be at least 15½ years old, complete an approved driver education course (if under 18), pass a vision exam, and pass the official knowledge test. You may take the knowledge test online or at a DMV field office.
The California DMV knowledge test has 46 multiple-choice questions based on the official driver’s manual (California DMV Driver’s Handbook 2026: Interactive Manual w/Audio). To pass, you must answer at least 38 correct (83%).
This is our second California Permit Practice Test. It’s based on the official driver’s manual and current for May 2026. Topics include driving emergencies, freeway driving, headlights, lanes, parking, passing, pavement markings, road signs, and roundabouts.
If you get stuck on a question, our AI Assistant can give you a hint or explain the question. If you still miss it, the Assistant will provide the correct answer and an explanation. We also offer a California DMV Permit Test Study Guide with last-minute tips, document checklists, and frequently missed questions.
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We build our practice questions from the current 2026 CA Driver Handbook and refine them using patterns recent test‑takers report.
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We mirror recurring themes (e.g., right‑of‑way traps, sign look‑alikes) and use similar distractors and wording styles.
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