DrivingPractice + Mock
California DMV — Learner Permit Test
Official knowledge test — pass 83% (38/46)
60
Minutes
20
Questions
98,441
Learners
74%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance
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.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint
What this exam covers
01Traffic signs
30%6 questions
02Right of way
25%5 questions
03Speed limits
20%4 questions
04DUI & alcohol
15%3 questions
05Parking rules
10%2 questions
The experience
What to expect on test day
Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare
Driving study playbook
Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.
01
Read the official handbook before touching practice tests. The wording matters.
02
Road signs are high-frequency — build visual flashcards for any you miss twice.
03
Take at least three full-length timed mocks before your real test.
04
Hazard perception rewards anticipation — actively predict what could go wrong.