California DMV Practice Test 2024 CA Written Permit Test [PDF]

California DMV Practice Test 2024 CA (California) Written Permit Test [PDF]: The Department of Motor Vehicles, California is responsible for issuing driving licenses on behalf of the Department of the cabinet-level California State Transportation Agency. Try our free California DMV Permit Practice Test for free. It will help your written exam preparation better. In addition, you can download a printable PDF for further study.

Before you can get a driver’s license in California, you need to pass a knowledge test. This test shows that you understand driving laws and feel comfortable behind the wheel. It covers everything from driving basics to the rules of the road and safe driving habits.

California DMV Practice Test 2024

Studying for the California DMV written test can be overwhelming. That’s why we created a “California DMV Practice Test 2024” version of the official California Driver Handbook that makes learning the most commonly tested topics simple, easy, and fun.

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DMV Practice Test 2022-2023 California

DMV Practice Test 2022-2023 California
License Type: Common for all
Test Type: Knowledge Test
Total Question: 46
Passing Marks: You need to correct 38 Answers out of 45

1 / 20

When driving, you should:

A) Constantly scan your surroundings for situations that could cause an accident.

B) Fix your gaze on the center of the road immediately in front of you.

C) Focus only on the car in front of you.

2 / 20

One important fact to know about large trucks is:

A) They can stop more quickly than smaller cars.

B) They can speed up quickly.

C) They take longer to stop than smaller passenger vehicles.

3 / 20

If a school bus stops ahead of you and turns on its flashing red lights, you are legally required to:

A) Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing before continuing to drive.

B) Go around the bus on the right if you have enough room.

C) Pass the bus on the left.

4 / 20

It is illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle in California if their blood alcohol level (BAC) is _______ or higher.

A) 0.08%

B) 0.05%

C) 0.03%

5 / 20

How often should you check your tire pressure?

A) At least once a month or before a long road trip.

B) Every six months

C) Every three months.

6 / 20

If you are driving after sunset or before sunrise, you must:

A) Turn on your windshield wipers.

B) Turn on your fog lights.

C) Turn on your low-beam headlights.

7 / 20

A safe following distance in good driving conditions is:

A) 2 seconds

B) 4 seconds

C) 1 second

8 / 20

Managing space is a defensive driving skill that involves:

A) Leaving enough room between you and the car in front of you or to the sides of you.

B) Understanding the meaning of road signs and signals.

C) Knowing when to turn on your headlights.

9 / 20

If you are involved in a “fender bender” or minor collision:

A) You must stop and exchange information with the other driver.

B) You don’t need to stop if you hit a parked car with no passengers inside.

C) You don’t need to stop if no one appears injured.

10 / 20

If you are issued a traffic citation, you must:

A) Offer money to the officer in exchange for canceling the ticket.

B) Appear in court or pay a fine.

C) Make excuses or cry to get out of the ticket

11 / 20

You are required by law to _______ when entering a road construction zone in California.

A) Honk the horn.

B) Turn on your high-beam headlights.

C) Turn on your low-beam headlights

12 / 20

If a police car turns on its siren behind you, you should:

A) Stop immediately in the middle of the road.

B) Turn on your right turn signal and look for a safe place to pull over.

C) Continue driving until you reach a public parking lot.

13 / 20

Why is it important to adjust the driver’s seat?

A) To be able to reach the pedals and see clearly out the windshield.

B) To make sure you’ll be comfortable.

C) So that the person sitting behind you has enough legroom.

14 / 20

In California, traffic violations stay on your driving record for at least

A) 12 months

B) 36 months

C) 24 months

15 / 20

When are you required to wear a seat belt?

A) Only when driving on multi-lane highways.

B) Any time you are driving at any speed.

C) Any time you are driving faster than 25 mph.

16 / 20

A traffic signal with a steady red light means:

A) You may turn left if there is no oncoming traffic.

B) You must yield to oncoming traffic, but you do not have to stop if no one is coming.

C) You must stop at the white line or before the intersection if no line is present.

17 / 20

California’s Basic Speed Limit Law says:

A) You should never drive faster than is safe for conditions.

B) It is okay to drive faster than the posted speed limit to keep up with traffic flow.

C) You should always drive the posted speed limit.

18 / 20

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a school zone is:

A) 25 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 5 mph

19 / 20

Which of the following increases your chances of being involved in a crash?

A) Both A and B.

B) Driving when you are tired.

C) Looking at your phone.

20 / 20

The speed limit when driving through a blind intersection (with no stop sign or signal) is:

A) 30 mph

B) 45 mph

C) 15 mph

Your score is

The average score is 88%

California DMV Practice Test 2024 PDF

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CA Motorcycle (Two/Three Wheeler)

California DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 2024 with Study Guide [PDF]

CA CDL (Commercial Driver License)

California DMV CDL Practice Test 2024 [PDF] with Endorsement test

Topics covered in our CA Written Permit Test [PDF]

1. Preparing to drive
2. Driver & passenger safety
3. California speed limits 4. Driving skills
5. California driving laws
6. Sharing the road
7. Traffic signals, and
8. Road signs

We have also added the following full-length practice test that is designed to simulate a real California DMV written exam. We wish you the best of luck on the exam and as a new driver!

DMV Driver’s License Tests

Here is an overview of the driver’s license tests:

Vision Test: DMV tests all applicants to make sure they can see well enough to drive.

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Test: You will be tested on your driving ability to show that you can safely handle a vehicle.

California DMV Written Test 2024

In California, Permit Test Questions are taken from the CA driver’s handbook Study Guide. Please thoroughly study the Study Guide before taking the examination. An 80% or higher score is required to pass the written test.

You need to understand traffic laws and safety to get your driver’s license. When you apply for an original driver’s license, you must pass a knowledge test.

Test	California DMV Practice Test
Administered by	California DMV
Total Questions	25
Question Type	MCQs
Exam Mode	Online Test
Minimum Passing Marks	Must correct 38 answers out of 46
Time Limit	No Limit
Negative marking	NO penalty for incorrect answer

California Learner’s Permit

The first milestone on the road to getting your California driver’s license (DL) is to obtain your provisional instruction permit, sometimes called a “learner’s permit.” This is for people who are learning to drive and working on the requirements to get a DL.

If you are under 18 years old, you are a minor. You can apply for a minor’s (provisional) instruction permit and a provisional driver’s license with the approval of your parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

	Instruction Permit	Instruction Permit	Motorcycle Instruction Permit
Age	15 ½ but under 18.	at least 18.	at least 15 ½.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) sign	✓	✗	✓
Fees	$39	$39	$39
Vision Test	✓	✓	✓
Knowledge Test	✓	✓	✓

CA DMV License Types

There are four types of noncommercial DLs:

Basic DL (Class C)
Motorcycle (Class M1 or M2)
Travel trailer/fifth wheel (Noncommercial Class A)
Housecar/motorhome (Noncommercial Class B)

California DMV Study Guide

It covers everything from driving basics to the rules of the road and safe driving habits. We created this driver’s handbook to help you prepare for your test. The test questions are all taken from this handbook. The handbook also has resources like details about California DMV, making changes to your driver’s license, and more.

Before you can get a DL in California, you’ll need to pass relevant knowledge and drive tests to show that you understand the rules of the road and are comfortable driving the vehicle that the license will allow you to drive. We put together these resources to help you prepare for these tests.