California Permit Practice Test
Get ready for the California knowledge test with a short course: a lesson, then questions, module by module.
The first 10 questions are free. No sign-in, no card.
Full course: one price, shown before you pay.
Not happy? Ask for a full refund within 7 days. Refund policy
Study course. It is not a state-approved driver education course.
The California knowledge test
To get a California instruction permit, you pass a knowledge test. It asks about traffic laws, road signs and safe driving, as the California Driver Handbook gives them.
The questions are multiple choice.
How the course works
- Each module starts with a short lesson. The slide text is on the page, with the handbook page for each point.
- Then you answer the questions of the module. After each answer, you see the correct answer, the reason and the handbook page.
- A timed final test comes after the modules, with questions from every module.
- The whole course is in English and in Spanish.
The modules
- Essentials: the rules people missFree
- Your permit and license
- Road signs
- Signals and pavement markings
- Right of way
- Speed, space and passing
- Turns, lanes and freeways
- Parking
- Sharing the road
- Alcohol, drugs and distraction
- Emergencies
Price
Module 1 is free. After 10 free questions, you choose to pay or to stop. Nothing is charged unless you pay.
Full course: one price, shown before you pay.
Not happy? Ask for a full refund within 7 days. Refund policy
Questions and answers
Is the California permit practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free: module 1, with its lesson and its questions. You need no sign-in and no card.
What does the full course cost?
The price shows on this page and on the payment page, before you pay. You can ask for a full refund within 7 days.
What is on the California knowledge test?
Traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules, as the California Driver Handbook gives them.
Where do the questions come from?
Each question cites one page of the official California Driver Handbook. After each answer, you see the reason and the handbook page.
Can I study in Spanish?
Yes. Every lesson and every question is in English and in Spanish. The link at the top of the page changes the language.
Is this the official test?
No. It is a study course with practice tests. It is not a state-approved driver education course, and it is not affiliated with any state agency.
Do I need an account?
No. You start without one. After you pay, you get a sign-in link by email, so you can open the course on another device.