California DMV Exam Simulator
A full-length mock exam: California does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. New questions every attempt.
How this simulator works
- Knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
- No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
- You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the California test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
- Questions are drawn fresh from the full California bank each time.
How the real California knowledge test works
California does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full California bank every time.
Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.
Sample questions from this test
What is the youngest age at which a California teen can be issued a provisional instruction permit?
- A 14 and a half years old
- B 15 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 15 and a half years old
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D. 15 and a half years old
California minors can get an instruction permit once they are at least 15½ and have completed driver education. The permit stage comes first so you can build supervised experience before you can be licensed at 16.
As an adult California driver, which point total can lead to a license suspension as a negligent operator?
- A 4 points in 36 months
- B 4 points in 12 months
- C 3 points in 12 months
- D 6 points in 36 months
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B. 4 points in 12 months
California counts points over rolling periods: 4 points in 12 months, 6 in 24 months, or 8 in 36 months can lead to suspension. Most moving violations are worth one point, so a few tickets in a single year add up fast.
If you are 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive a regular car in California?
- A 0.10% or higher
- B 0.04% or higher
- C 0.05% or higher
- D 0.08% or higher
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D. 0.08% or higher
For drivers 21 and older in a regular vehicle, the per se limit is 0.08% BAC. You can still be arrested below that level if alcohol impairs your driving, so the only truly safe amount is none.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in California?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 5 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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A. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire station driveway. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
What does California's Basic Speed Law say?
- A You may exceed the limit by 5 mph to pass safely
- B Always drive at exactly the posted speed limit
- C Drive at the speed most other drivers are using
- D Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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D. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
Under the Basic Speed Law, you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, whatever the posted limit. Traffic, road surface, weather, and pedestrians or bicyclists all affect what speed is safe.