Ace Your California DMV Permit Test
Free to try, then $4.99 one-time. No ads, no subscription, no sign-up. 350 questions for the California permit test (the DMV written test), from the official 2025 California Driver's Handbook, in 11 languages, and studying works offline.
Take a free 36-question practice test →
Everything You Need to Pass the California DMV Written Test
All 350 questions come from the official California Driver's Handbook (2025, DL 600), and each one cites the page its answer is on.
Exam Simulation
Take a timed 36-question simulation with a pass mark of 30. Applicants under 18 sit a 46-question version at the DMV, drawn from the same handbook.
Flexible Practice
Pick 10, 20, or 36 questions per session and go at your own pace.
Readiness Score
An adaptive gauge that tracks your progress and tells you when you're ready for the real test.
Topic Filtering
Focus on any of the 11 topics. Lane markings, right-of-way, DUI law, or whatever you keep getting wrong.
Missed Questions Review
Every question you miss gets saved so you can come back to it. Fix the weak spots instead of re-reading the whole handbook.
100% Offline
No account, no internet. Your data stays on your device, and you can study anywhere.
Pass Your Test in Three Simple Steps
Three steps between you and the California DMV knowledge test. None of them take long.
Download the App
Get Drive Prep from the App Store or Google Play and pick California. Free to try, $4.99 once to unlock the rest. No subscriptions, no ads.
Start Practicing
Pick a practice mode, choose from the 11 topics, and decide how many questions you want per session.
Track Your Progress
Watch your readiness score climb and see which topics still need work. You'll know when you're ready for the real thing.
See the App in Action
From your first practice test to tracking your progress, this is what studying with Drive Prep CA looks like.
Home Dashboard
Choose Your State
Test Setup
Practice Question
Answer Explanation
Test Results
Missed Questions
Progress Analytics
Home Dashboard
Choose Your State
Test Setup
Practice Question
Answer Explanation
Test Results
Missed Questions
Progress Analytics
Perfect for Every California Driver
Teen with a fresh driver ed certificate, adult applying for the first time, or new to the state: Drive Prep CA covers the whole California knowledge test.
First-Time Test Takers
New to driving in California? Work through all 350 questions across 11 topics and walk in ready to pass on the first try. You get three attempts per application, so make the first one count.
Nervous Test Takers
Test nerves? The readiness score tells you when you're actually prepared. Practice until it says so, then go.
Busy Schedules
Short on time? Pick a quick 10-question session or a full 36-question exam. Study on the bus, or in the ten minutes before bed.
Multilingual Learners
Still learning English? Study in the language you think in. The whole app and all 350 questions are translated into Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Polish.
California DMV Tips & Guides
Practical guides for the knowledge test, the drive test, and the DMV visit itself.
Failed the California Permit Test? The Seven-Day Wait, the Three-Attempt Rule, and the Retake
Three attempts per application, then a new application and a new fee. Seven days between tries if you are under 18. Why the retake goes the same way for people who only reread the handbook.
Read more →Taking the California Permit Test Online: Who Qualifies, What You Need, and Why the Two Attempts Count
California lets first-time applicants, including teens, take the knowledge test from home with a webcam. Same questions, two attempts that count toward your three, and the office visit still happens. When it is worth it.
Read more →DMV Permit Visit Checklist
Don't get sent home over a missing document or an unsigned application. Track everything you need in one interactive checklist, saved right in your browser.
Common questions about Drive Prep CA
What is Drive Prep CA?
Drive Prep CA is the California edition of the Drive Prep mobile app, for the California DMV knowledge test (the written permit test). It has 350 practice questions written from the official California Driver's Handbook (2025 edition, DL 600), each citing the handbook page, in 11 languages.
Does Drive Prep CA work offline?
Yes, studying is 100% offline. There is no internet connection or account needed, and every question and all of your progress data are stored on your device. Only the one-time purchase needs a connection.
How many questions does Drive Prep CA have?
350 practice questions covering all 11 topics on the California test, every one of them based on the official California Driver's Handbook and cited to its page.
How is the exam simulation scored?
The simulation is a timed 36-question test with a pass mark of 30 correct. On the real test, applicants under 18 answer 46 questions and may miss no more than 8; adults take a shorter version. The questions come from the same handbook either way.
What languages is Drive Prep CA available in?
Drive Prep is available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Polish. Every California question is translated into all of them.
How much does Drive Prep CA cost?
Drive Prep is free to download and try: a sample of every topic, unlimited practice tests and one full exam simulation. Unlocking the full question bank is a one-time $4.99 purchase that covers every state the app supports, including ones added later. No subscriptions, no ads, no ad tracking. Your progress stays on your device.
What topics does Drive Prep CA cover?
All 11 topics on the California knowledge test: signs and lane markings, rules of the road, safe driving, alcohol and drugs, speed limits, parking, emergencies, sharing the road, licensing, the point system, and insurance. Practice sessions can be filtered by topic.
Ready to Pass Your California DMV Test?
Download Drive Prep and start on the 350 questions from the official California Driver's Handbook. Study offline, watch your readiness score climb, and walk into the test knowing you're ready.
Free to try. One $4.99 payment unlocks every question in every state, including states added later. No subscription, no ads.