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Free California Driver’s Handbook Practice Test (2025)

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
  • Based on official California Driver's manual
  • Triple-checked for accuracy
  • Updated for July 2025

Are you struggling to understand driving theory? We’ll help you master this subject so you can become a safe and responsible driver. Traditional learning methods are quickly being replaced by students who prefer a smarter approach to their learning phase. They use practice tests to evaluate their knowledge and learn from their mistakes. We designed our California Driver’s Handbook Practice Test to help you learn driving theory efficiently. It consists of 20 multiple-choice questions based on the official California Driver’s Handbook (California DMV Driver's Handbook 2025: Interactive Manual w/Audio).

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. However, we recommend ignoring your score during your first few practice sessions. Unlike other practice tests that reveal your score at the end, ours updates in real time. This way, you’ll be immediately notified if you make a mistake. Before you proceed to the next question, you will receive a detailed explanation that helps you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer. Please note this feedback in a notebook or notebook app and revisit the material during future practice sessions.

The answer popularity feature can be activated from the “Test settings” menu on the left side of the page. With this function, you’ll see the percentage of users who selected each answer. Pay attention to the difficult questions where misconceptions are common. You can ask our automated assistant for personalized help. See why certain answers are incorrect and avoid making the same mistakes. You don’t have to answer all the questions in order to finish an active session. You can use the “Restart test” button in the top-right corner to wipe your current progress and begin a new session with a randomized set of questions.

Mastering driving theory takes time and effort. With the right tools and consistent practice, you can build the knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the official written knowledge exam on your first attempt and drive safely on California’s roads. Our practice tests are available 24/7, so you can train with them as often as your schedule allows.

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  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
  • Triple-checked for accuracy

What you need to know

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Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
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What to expect on the actual CA DMV exam

46

questions

38

correct answers to pass

83%

passing score

15 ½ y/o

minimum age to apply

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