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Original practice questions on road signs, traffic rules, right-of-way, and safe driving — written from California's own public driving law (the California Vehicle Code).

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Every California question stands on California's law.

Impaired driving · California

A driver age 21 or older is legally over the limit once their blood alcohol concentration reaches which level?

A0.05%
B0.08%
C0.10%
D0.12%
California Vehicle Code § 23152(b)
Road signs · California

A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign at an intersection requires a driver to do what?

ASlow down and proceed if it looks clear
BCome to a complete stop
CYield to traffic on the left only
DStop only when other cars are present
National sign standard (MUTCD) · used by every state
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Straight from California's own law

Three of the 30 free sample questions — each one cites the exact California law it is built on.

California · Speed & prima-facie limits

Unless a lower limit is posted, the maximum speed limit on most California highways is:

A55 mph
B60 mph
C65 mph
D70 mph
From the law:Except as provided in Section 22356, no person may drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 65 miles per hour.
California Vehicle Code § 22349(a)
California · Speed & prima-facie limits

You turn onto a rural road with one lane in each direction, no center median or divider, and no speed-limit signs for miles. The fastest you may legally drive is:

A50 mph
B55 mph
C65 mph
DThere is no limit until a sign is posted
From the law:no person may drive a vehicle upon a two-lane, undivided highway at a speed greater than 55 miles per hour unless that highway, or portion thereof, has been posted for a higher speed
California Vehicle Code § 22349(b)
California · Speed & prima-facie limits

You are driving down a residential street lined with homes and driveways. No speed-limit signs are posted. Unless conditions require you to go slower, the most you may legally drive is:

A20 mph
B25 mph
C30 mph
D35 mph
From the law:Twenty-five miles per hour: (1) On any highway in any business or residence district unless a different speed is determined by local authority or the Department of Transportation
California Vehicle Code § 22352(b)(1)
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California practice test — FAQ

How many California practice questions are there?

657 original practice questions plus 30 free sample questions — every one written and verified from California's own driving law.

Are these the official California test questions?

No. DriveTestIQ is independent and not affiliated with any government agency. Every question is original, written and verified from California's public driving law.

Is there a free California practice test?

Yes — 30 free sample questions, no account or card needed.

How much does full access cost?

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What topics do the California questions cover?

Road signs and signals, right-of-way, speed and parking rules, licensing, impaired driving, and safe-driving practice — each grounded in California law.

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