California DMV Written Knowledge Test

The California DMV Written Knowledge Test evaluates applicants' understanding of California traffic laws, road signs, signals, and safe driving practices required to obtain a Class C driver's license. Adult applicants must answer at least 30 of 36 questions correctly (83%) to pass.

28
Questions
20 min
Time Limit
83%
To Pass
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Exam Rules

  • You can skip questions and return to them later
  • Flag questions for review before submitting
  • No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
  • Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
  • 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
  • Timer auto-submits when time runs out
  • Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds