DMV Permit Practice Test
2008+ real permit questions covering all 50 states + DC, free forever. Take a full test, a 10-question diagnostic, or an adaptive mock right here — no signup, progress saved on this device.
Depending on your state, this exam is called the permit test, the DMV written test, or the knowledge test — it's the same multiple-choice exam, and the practice here matches your state's format.
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Pick your state in the test above and this page uses that state's configured format. Where a state publishes its own official count and passing score, the snapshot above shows it with the date we checked it; where it does not, these practice settings apply.
Practice modes on this page
Ten questions across the whole test. It ends with the topics costing you the most points.
Drills built from what you actually missed, not a fresh random set.
Every question you got wrong comes back until you get it right.
25 questions in your state's format, scored the way the real test is.
What "ready" means here
Readiness on this site is an estimate from your own practice on this device — how much of the material you have covered and how you scored on it. It is not a probability of passing, and we do not publish one: read how we would have to measure a pass rate before believing anyone else's. Readiness rises fastest by clearing weak topics, which is what the diagnostic exists to find.
Follow the guided permit Study Path
Study the test in a clear order with 12 focused modules and topic-specific questions. Verified video lessons appear automatically as they are added.
Start the Permit Study PathIf you did not pass
Failing once is common and it is recoverable. Most states set a waiting period before a retake and some charge a retake fee — both are on your state's requirements page. Then come back here and run missed-question review before another full simulation: repeating the same test without fixing the topic repeats the same result.
Retake rules, fees and what to bring, by state. Your state's page below links to its own agency handbook.
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Sample DMV permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- A. Stop, then proceed when safe
- B. Slow down and proceed with caution
- C. Yield to cross traffic
- D. Slow down but do not stop
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A. Stop, then proceed when safe — A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign - you must come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 4 — Highway Traffic Signals — Highway Traffic Signals · verified 2026-08-01
Double solid yellow lines on a road mean:
- A. Passing is allowed with caution
- B. Lane ends ahead
- C. No passing from either direction
- D. Passing allowed on the right only
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C. No passing from either direction — Double solid yellow lines mark the center of a two-way road where passing is too dangerous from either side. The double line means the sight distance is too short or traffic too heavy for any driver to safely pass.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 3 — Markings — Pavement and Curb Markings · verified 2026-08-01
What is the minimum following distance in good weather?
- A. 3 seconds
- B. 2 seconds
- C. 5 seconds
- D. 1 second
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A. 3 seconds — The three-second rule helps ensure adequate space to stop safely. Increase this in poor conditions.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Safe Driving — Tailgating and Following Distance · verified 2026-05-17
If you miss your exit on a highway:
- A. Back up on the shoulder
- B. Make a U-turn across the median
- C. Continue to the next exit
- D. Stop and check your GPS
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C. Continue to the next exit — Never back up or make illegal maneuvers on a highway. Continue to the next exit and reroute safely.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
Questions last verified 2026-05-17 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Permit guides
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the DMV permit test?
Practice settings vary by state. This site uses around 25 questions with a 80% study target; confirm the official format with your state agency.
Is this permit practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do the questions come from?
State driver handbooks and federal regulations are the reference base. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study in Spanish?
Yes — the DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish, and the whole app works in Spanish.
