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  • Updated for January 2025
  • Based on official California Driver's manual

Free California DMV Road Signs Permit Practice Test 2025

In California, complex highway systems may overwhelm beginner drivers who lack behind-the-wheel experience. Cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco often see congestion, especially during rush hours. Before you venture out onto the Golden State’s roads, you must arm yourself with patience and recall the knowledge gained during your learning phase. Those who are just getting started with learning driving theory should read the official DMV driver’s manual (California DMV Driver's Handbook 2025: Interactive Manual w/Audio). Use this resource to learn and memorize the most common road signs found in California and their meanings.

Our California DMV Road Signs practice tests can help you pass the official written knowledge exam on your first attempt. The most determined students should practice with this tool on a daily basis. Through repetition, you increase your knowledge and develop a better understanding of the road signs described in the official driver’s manual. Each practice test has been updated for January 2025 and comes with several features. The most notable feature is the immediate feedback provided for each question. A detailed explanation of the correct answer helps you identify mistakes, which are pointed out as soon as they occur.

If your wireless mouse runs out of battery charge during a training session, you can continue taking the practice test by using your keyboard. The “Shift+?” key combination displays a list of keyboard shortcuts you can use at your convenience. Our helpful AI coach will be present during each training session, ready to help whenever you require assistance. Stuck on a difficult question? Request a hint to nudge you in the right direction. Additionally, the automated assistant can provide real-life examples and scenarios showcasing the use of the respective road sign.

Start today and train with our California Road Signs practice tests for several weeks. Note down your score and see how it naturally improves with time. Once you consistently achieve scores above 83%, you can show up at the DMV location to take the official written knowledge test with confidence.

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

3 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual CA DMV exam

46

questions

38

correct answers to pass

83%

passing score

15 ½ y/o

minimum age to apply

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