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California DMV Permit Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the California DMV Permit exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 22+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 5 chapters

  1. 1Traffic Signs & Signals22% of the exam
  2. 2Rules of the Road & Right of Way24% of the exam
  3. 3Safe Driving & Sharing the Road18% of the exam
  4. 4Speed & Conditions16% of the exam
  5. 5Alcohol, Drugs & California Points/GDL20% of the exam

Practice what you read

Reading is step one; recalling it under exam pressure is what passes. Drill free California DMV Permit practice questions, then sit a full timed mock exam.

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with California Driver's Handbook (dmv.ca.gov). Last updated: August 2026.

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