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Free DMV Driving Practice Test for California 2023

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Welcome to our FREE CA Driver's License Practice Test! This comprehensive and user-friendly practice test is designed to familiarize you with the types of questions you can expect on the actual California Driver's License Test. Our online test is not only free and easy to use, but it also provides instant results accompanied by in-depth explanations to help you learn and understand the material. Start practicing today and take a confident step toward acing your California Driver's License Test!

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What to expect on the real California DMV test:

To obtain a California driver's license, applicants must first pass the California DMV test. The process differs for minors and adults. Minors under 17½ years old must first obtain a learner's permit, complete a driver's education course, submit an application form, and pass a written knowledge test. If 17½ or older, applicants can apply for a permit without completing driver's education or training but must still pass the knowledge test. At 16 years old, minors who have met all requirements, including 50 hours of driving practice, can apply for their license.

For new adult drivers (18+), driver's education or training is not required. Applicants must apply for a permit, provide proof of identity and residency, pay the license fee, and pass a written knowledge test. After practicing with a licensed adult, they can take the driving skills test to obtain an unrestricted license.

New California residents with an out-of-state license have 10 days to apply for a California driver's license. They must provide identification, proof of residency, and pass a written knowledge test and vision exam.

 

California Driving Test Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. What are the requirements to obtain a California learner's permit?

    To obtain a learner's permit, applicants must be at least 15 ½ years old, complete a driver's education course, submit a Driver License & ID Card Application (DL 44/eDL 44) form, and pass a written knowledge test at the DMV.

  2. What is the minimum age to apply for a California driver's license?

    The minimum age to apply for a California driver's license is 16 years old, provided that the applicant has held a learner's permit for at least six months and completed the necessary driver's training and practice hours.

  3. How many questions are on the California written knowledge test, and what is the passing score?

    The written knowledge test consists of 46 questions for applicants under 18, and 36 questions for those 18 and older. To pass, applicants must answer 38 of the 46 questions correctly (or 30 out of 36 if over 18) to achieve the required 83% passing score.

  4. What restrictions apply to a provisional driver's license?

    With a provisional driver's license, drivers can only operate a vehicle between 5 AM and 11 PM, and can only carry passengers under 20 years old if accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, or adult 25 years old or older in the passenger's seat. These restrictions are lifted after one year without a traffic violation.

  5. How long do new California residents have to obtain a California driver's license?

    New California residents with an out-of-state license have 10 days to apply for a California driver's license.

  6. How many attempts are allowed for the written knowledge test and driving test?

    Applicants have three attempts to pass both the written knowledge test and the driving test. If unsuccessful after three attempts, they must complete the application process again and repay the application fee.

  7. Are there any special requirements for adult applicants (18+) who have never held a driver's license before?

    Adult applicants who have never held a driver's license do not need to complete driver's education or training. However, they must apply for a permit, provide proof of identity and residency, pay the license fee, and pass a written knowledge test. While driving with a permit, they must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver in the passenger's seat at all times.

  8. Can I take the California DMV written knowledge test in languages other than English?

    Yes, the California DMV written knowledge test is available in multiple languages. However, you must begin the test before 4:30 pm to ensure adequate time for completion.