California DMV Practice Test 2026

California DMV practice test: 617 free practice questions (38 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Updated

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617 practice questions

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Units

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    Traffic Signs & Signals154 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge92 questions
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    Sharing the Road68 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving62 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving58 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance48 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections39 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties36 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules30 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation27 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3 questions
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Practice question bank

617questions
11topics
84with a picture
154in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals154General Driving Knowledge92Sharing the Road68Highway & Freeway Driving62Bad Weather & Night Driving58Speed Limits & Following Distan…48Right of Way & Intersections39Impaired Driving & Penalties36Parking & Stopping Rules30Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…27Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (25% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. What is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?

    • Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
    • Barrier. ✓
    • Carpool/High-Occupancy (HOV) lane.

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: B · Source: dmv.ca.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  2. When is it required for you to obey directions from a crossing guard?

    • At all times. ✓
    • During school hours only.
    • Only when children are present in front of a school.

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: A · Source: dmv.ca.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  3. Which of the following is true about large trucks?

    • They are made of many trailers, which make them more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
    • They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles. ✓
    • They have large and powerful emergency brakes, which gives them the capability to stop quickly.

    Sharing the Road · Answer: B · Source: dmv.ca.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  4. When is it legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?

    • If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
    • It is not legal under any conditions. ✓
    • If there are two or more one-way lanes.

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: B · Source: dmv.ca.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Californianot verified yetnot verified yet617
Arizona3024 (80%)483
Nevada2520 (80%)648
Oregon3528 (80%)538
Nevada648California617Oregon538Arizona483license-test.com
California ranks 2 of 4 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many practice questions does this California DMV practice test have?

617 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (154), General Driving Knowledge (92), Sharing the Road (68). 84 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official California driver handbook (dmv.ca.gov) and include 38 official sample questions published by the agency. Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for California.

Is the California DMV practice test free?

Yes. All 617 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified

Updated: · 38 official sample questions · Official driver handbook