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California DMV — Learner Permit Test

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California DMV — Learner Permit Test

Official knowledge test — pass 83% (38/46)

20-question mock30 min74% pass markUnited States

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

01
Eligibility
Must be at least 15½ to apply for an instruction permit, or 16+ for a provisional licence.
02
Complete driver ed
If under 17½, complete a state-approved driver education course (online or classroom).
03
Make a DMV appointment
Book online — walk-ins accepted but slow. Bring required documents (ID, residency, SSN).
04
Pass the knowledge test
46-question multiple-choice test on traffic laws and signs. Pass mark: 38/46 (83%).
05
Vision + photo + permit
Pass vision check, take a photo, receive your instruction permit. Begin supervised driving.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Traffic signs
29%6 questions
02Right of way
24%5 questions
03Speed limits
19%4 questions
04DUI & alcohol
14%3 questions
05Parking rules
14%3 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the California DMV — Learner Permit Test practice test free?

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How many questions are in the California DMV — Learner Permit Test quiz?

Each California DMV — Learner Permit Test attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 60 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the California DMV — Learner Permit Test test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the California DMV — Learner Permit Test?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 74%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.