DMV Permit Practice Tests
Pass your learner's permit or driver's license written test on the first try.
Source: State DMV driver handbooks (public domain).Practice tests
Practice Test
Practice mode with explanations, or full mock exam — 30 questions, 80% to pass.
25 questions per testRoad Signs
Practice mode with explanations, or full mock exam — 25 questions, 80% to pass.
25 questions per testRules of the Road
Practice mode with explanations, or full mock exam — 25 questions, 80% to pass.
Practice by state
Each state DMV uses slightly different rules and procedures. Practice with state-specific notes by selecting your state below.
About the DMV Permit exam
Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.
How we built these practice tests
Every question in our DMV Permit bank was written by the 247SimpleTests Editorial Team using the current version of State DMV driver handbooks (public domain).. We do not scrape questions from other test-prep sites; we write originals that test the same knowledge in different language. Each question lists the source section it was drawn from. Full methodology →
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Practice test FAQs
Is the DMV Permit practice test free?
Yes. All 80 practice questions across every DMV Permit topic are free, with no sign-up, account, or payment required.
How many DMV Permit practice questions are there in total?
This section has 80 original practice questions across 3 topic areas, each with a full explanation written by our editorial team.
Does DMV Permit practice cover my state?
Yes — select your state above for state-specific notes alongside the core practice questions, which are written from the applicable official handbook or manual.
Is there a study guide for the DMV Permit exam?
Yes, see our DMV Permit exam guide for the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study tips.
Do the DMV Permit practice questions include answer explanations?
Yes. Every question includes a detailed explanation of the correct answer, so you learn the underlying material rather than memorizing answers.