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California DMV Permit Knowledge Test
46
Total questions
Approx. 45 minutes
Exam Time
38
Passing Score 83% (You must get at least 38 out of 46 questions right)
$45
covers 3 attempts within 12 months
Getting Your California Provisional Permit: Your 5-Step Checklist
Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- You must be between 15 ½ and 17 ½ years old.
- You must have completed or be enrolled in a certified driver education program.
- You must pass a vision screening.
Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
What's the Easiest Way to Pass the California Permit Test?
Reading the California Driver's Handbook is important, but active learning is proven to be a more effective and faster way to study.
Studying the Handbook Alone
Covers all the material.
Passive, boring, and it's hard to know what's important for the 46-question test.
Studying the Handbook AloneUsing the Flashpath App
Active learning, realistic practice, progress tracking, and our Pass Guarantee.
Requires a smartphone.
Using the Flashpath AppBeyond the Permit: Your Complete California Driver's Toolkit
Printable California Cheatsheet (PDF)
Our free one-page PDF with the critical rules, restrictions, and road signs you must memorize.
Behind-the-Wheel Checklist
Ready for your driving lessons? View our guide on what to expect and how to prepare.
New Resident License Guide
New to California? Our step-by-step guide makes transferring your out-of-state license simple.
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