California permit practice tests
5 free practice tests built like the DMV class c knowledge test (18 and over): 36 questions, 30 correct to pass. Every answer is explained and cites the page of the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600) it comes from.
Practice tests
- Practice test 136 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 236 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 336 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 436 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 536 questions · answers explained
- Road signs test25 sign and pavement-marking questions
The California knowledge test at a glance
| Official test | Class C knowledge test (18 and over) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 36 questions (commonly reported; not published by the state) |
| Passing score | 80% correct (30 of 36 on a 36-question test) |
| Minimum age for a permit | You must be at least 15½ to apply for a California instruction permit. Applicants under 18 also need a driver education certificate and a parent or guardian's signature. |
| Permit fee | The DMV charges a $46 application fee for an original Class C driver's license application. Its instruction permit page links to this fee. |
| Handbook used | California Driver's Handbook (DL 600) |
| Questions last checked | November 2, 2026 |
All California permit test facts, with sources · California Department of Motor Vehicles
How to use these tests
Take one test at a time and read the explanation after every question, including the ones you get right. The five tests share no questions, so working through all of them covers 180 different questions from across the handbook. If you miss a question, the citation tells you which handbook page to re-read.