California Permit Practice Test: Getting Your License (2026)

Question 1 of 14

If you are under 18, what is the minimum age to apply for a California instruction permit?

1. 15 years old
2. 15½ years old
3. 16 years old

Question 2 of 14

A driver under 18 with an instruction permit must practice with a California-licensed driver who is at least:

1. 18 years old
2. 21 years old
3. 25 years old

Question 3 of 14

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a driver under 18 complete before the drive test?

1. At least 50 hours
2. At least 20 hours
3. At least 100 hours

Question 4 of 14

If you are under 18, how long must you have your instruction permit before you can schedule the behind-the-wheel test?

1. 30 days
2. 6 months
3. 1 year

Question 5 of 14

During the first 12 months with a provisional license, you may not drive between:

1. 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
2. Midnight and 6 a.m.
3. 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Question 6 of 14

A provisional driver may not drive with passengers under 20 unless who rides along?

1. A parent, guardian, or another California-licensed driver at least 25 years old
2. Any passenger who is 18 or older
3. A friend who has a learner's permit

Question 7 of 14

A provisional driver must drive during restricted hours because of a medical need. What must they carry?

1. Their health insurance card
2. A note signed by their physician
3. Nothing, if the need is real

Question 8 of 14

How many attempts do you get to pass the knowledge test before you must reapply?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three

Question 9 of 14

A minor fails the knowledge test. How long must they wait before retaking it?

1. Seven days, not counting the day of the failure
2. One day
3. Thirty days

Question 10 of 14

A minor fails the behind-the-wheel drive test. How long must they wait before retaking it?

1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 30 days

Question 11 of 14

Can you use automated parallel parking or adaptive cruise control during the behind-the-wheel test?

1. Yes, any feature the car has may be used
2. Only adaptive cruise control on freeways
3. No, these driver assistance features are not permitted

Question 12 of 14

If you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within:

1. Ten days
2. Thirty days
3. Sixty days

Question 13 of 14

Your driver's license expired last week. Can you still drive?

1. Yes, there is a 30-day grace period
2. No, it is against the law to drive with an expired license
3. Yes, if you carry your renewal notice

Question 14 of 14

Who can cancel a minor's driver's license by submitting a form to DMV?

1. The minor's school principal
2. Any adult who rides with the minor
3. A parent or guardian