Free California permit practice tests
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Questions built from the official California driver manualBuilt from the official California manualFree tests
Open to everyone. Take them as many times as you like.
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California quick practice test
20 mixed questions to warm up.
20 questionsStart - Test 2Free
California road rules and markings
Signs, lines and pavement markings.
20 questionsStart - Test 3Free
California traffic signals test
Lights, turn signals and crossings.
15 questionsStart - Test 4Free
California right-of-way test
Who goes first at stops, turns and circles.
20 questionsStart - Test 5Free
California speed and highway test
Speed limits, merging and exits.
15 questionsStart
Premium tests
The full exam-style tests. You can read about each one before you upgrade.
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California parking and pedestrians test
Parking distances, curbs, crosswalks and buses.
20 questionsUnlock - Test 7Premium
California defensive driving test
Following distance, weather and staying alert.
25 questionsUnlock - Test 8Premium
California permits and licenses test
Ages, practice hours, curfew and the tests.
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California alcohol and drugs test
BAC limits, DUI rules and impairment.
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California Full Exam Simulator
200 questions, 50 per exam, different every time.
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Study the California manual
Read the source the real test is written from, then print a one-page cheat sheet.
Why exam-style questions matter
Knowing the rules is half of it. The other half is recognizing how the test asks about them.
Practice the way the test asks
The real written test uses set wording and answer choices that are close together. Questions written in that style take away the surprise.
Built from the official manual
Every question comes from the California driver manual, with the source named, so you can check what you learned.
Every answer explained
A wrong answer is the best lesson. You see the right one straight away, with the reason, and can retake until it sticks.
Common questions
Are these the exact questions on the real California test?
No website can promise that, because the state does not publish its real test questions. Our questions are written in the same style as the real written test, cover the same topics, and are built from the official California driver manual, so the wording and the format feel familiar on test day.
Do I need an account to practice?
No. Free tests open right away with no sign-up. An account lets you save your progress and see which topics need work.
What do I get with Premium?
Every Premium test, practice with no ads, and progress tracking. You can pay once for a short pass or for lifetime access, so there is nothing to forget to cancel.
Where should I study besides these tests?
Read the official California driver manual, which is where the real test questions come from. You can find it on the official California site.
Official source: California driver information