Free state-specific practice
California Permit Practice Test
Start with ten California-focused questions, then use every explanation to see which handbook topics deserve another look.
10 questions. No account. No card.
Your route to the test
- Check the official California Department of Motor Vehicles source.
- Take the free 10-question Rollio sample.
- Continue with state-specific practice and readiness work.
California exam facts
California publishes an 80 percent passing requirement but does not publish one current fixed question count for every applicant version. Rollio uses a 40-question simulation and applies that published percentage as a 32-correct target.
- Question count
- 40-question Rollio simulation
- Passing format
- The official source does not publish a fixed question count. This 40-question Rollio simulation uses California's handbook topics. It applies the state's published passing rule as a 32-correct target.
- Timing
- The official source does not publish a time limit for this test.
What is different in California
California applicants can encounter different knowledge-test versions, so Rollio does not label 40 questions as a universal live-test count.
The practice target follows the percentage California publishes while keeping the simulated question count clearly labeled.
Topics to practice
- Lane markings and safe turns
- Right-of-way and pedestrians
- Impaired driving and safety rules
Official source and verification
Source: California Department of Motor Vehicles
Verified 2026-07-21.
California publishes an 80% passing score, but not a current fixed question count.
Rollio writes original practice questions and links explanations back to state handbook sections where available. These are not questions copied from a live exam.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the California permit test?
The official source does not publish a fixed live-test question count. Rollio uses a 40-question simulation for practice.
What score is needed to pass the California permit test?
The official source does not publish a fixed question count. This 40-question Rollio simulation uses California's handbook topics. It applies the state's published passing rule as a 32-correct target.
Is the California permit test timed?
The official source does not publish a time limit for this test.
Can I take the free Rollio sample without an account?
The free sample contains 10 California-focused practice questions and does not require an account or payment card.
What does a free Rollio account unlock?
A free account expands practice to 20 questions.
What does Rollio Pro add, and is it a subscription?
A free account expands practice to 20 questions. A one-time Pro pass unlocks the full California bank, timed drills, state-format mock exams, and weak-spots review. It is not a subscription.