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2019 California
DMV Handbook

About the California DMV Written Test

Number of questions on the test
46 Questions
Number of correct answers needed to pass
38 (83%)
Test failure rate
55%
License cost
$36 for the Class C license
Minimum age to take the test
15½ –17½ years old with either a Certificate of Completion of Driver Education or a provisional license
Number of times per application fee you may take the knowledge test
3 times (must wait 7 days between tries)
How is the test administered
At the DMV on a computer using a touchscreen application.

Pass/Fail Rates For Various Study Resources

CA DMV Handbook

Pass Rate:
45%
Source: CA DMV AB 60 Statistics
Length:
132 pages
Format:
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Cost:
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Pass Rate:
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Length:
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Pass Rate:
98%
Length:
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Note: DMV Cheat Sheet & practice test pass rates based on actual user data from over 1.2M customers.

Important California DMV Resources

  • California DMV Website
  • Online Services
  • Drivers License Application
  • Local DMV Offices
  • Commercial Driving Test Offices
  • Hours of Operation:
    • DMV field offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (except holidays).
  • California DMV Saturday Hours
  • Get An Appointment

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  • Requirements for getting your license
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