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Rules change from state to state, so each test follows that state's driver handbook.
Free DMV permit practice tests for every state
Pick your state, answer practice questions, and read why each answer is right or wrong. You don't need an account.
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- State-specificFollows each state's handbook
- Every answer explainedSee why each option is right or wrong
Practice tests by state
Search for your state or pick one below to start a free practice test.
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Answers that teach
After every question, see why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
The right answer
You see which option is correct, even after you pick a different one.
Why it is right
A short reason, based on your state's driver handbook.
Why the others are wrong
Each wrong option gets its own explanation.
Sample question
A solid yellow line is on your side of the center line. What does it mean?
- You may pass if the road ahead is clear
- You may not pass
- CYou may pass at night only
- DThe road is closed
Not quite
Correct answer: B. You may not pass.
A solid yellow line on your side means no passing, even when the road ahead looks clear.
- Option A: A solid line means no passing, with or without traffic.
How the DMV written test works
The DMV written test is a set of multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving.
What the test covers
The written test, also called the knowledge test or permit test, checks that you know your state's traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules. Your state's official driver handbook is the main study source, and our practice questions are written from it.
- Traffic laws
- Road signs
- Safe driving
Written test or road test?
The written test checks what you know. The road test checks how you drive, in a car with an examiner. Our practice tests are for the written test.
- Written test
- Road test
DMV, BMV, DPS, or MVD?
Most states call the agency the DMV. Others use BMV, DPS, MVD, or a different name. Pick your state above and you get tests for that state, whatever its agency is called.
- DMV
- BMV
- DPS
- MVD
What you get with every free DMV practice test
Made for your phone
Tests show one question at a time, with large answers that are easy to tap.
Written from your state's handbook
Our questions are original. We write them from your state's official driver handbook, and each one links to the handbook section it comes from. Facts about the real exam, like the minimum age and the passing score, are checked against official sources and dated.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the DMV practice tests really free?
Yes. Every practice test is free, and you don't need an account. Your progress is saved in your browser only.
Which states can I practice for?
Practice tests are live for 51 states and districts, so you can practice for any state in the list above. Pick yours and start with the first test.
How many questions are on the real DMV test?
It depends on your state. Each state sets its own number of questions and its own passing score. Each state page lists the passing score with its official source, when the state publishes one.
How many questions can I miss?
That depends on your state's passing score. After each practice test, we show how many correct answers you needed and how many mistakes were allowed.
Are these the same questions as the real test?
No. We write original questions from your state's official driver handbook, so you practice the rules you'll be tested on. The wording will differ from the real exam.
Can I take the DMV test online?
Our practice tests are online and free, but they don't count toward your license. Whether you can take the real test online depends on your state, so check your state's DMV website.
What score do you need to pass the permit test in each state?
Each state sets its own written test. The table lists the passing score, the number of questions and the minimum permit age for 51 states and districts.
We checked the numbers without an asterisk against official sources between September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026. Each state page shows its own date and sources.
| State | Passing score | Questions | Minimum permit age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 30 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Alaska | 80% | 20 | 14 |
| Arizona | 80% | 30 | 15½ |
| Arkansas | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14 |
| California | 80% | 46 or 36 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15½ |
| Colorado | 80% | 25 | 15 |
| Connecticut | 80% | 25 | 16 |
| Delaware | 81% | 32 | 16 |
| District of Columbia | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 30 or 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 16 |
| Florida | 80% | 50 | 15 |
| Georgia | 75% | 40 | 15 |
| Hawaii | 80% | 30 | 15½ |
| Idaho | 85% | 40 | 14½ |
| Illinois | 80% | 35 | 15 |
| Indiana | 80% | 50 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Iowa | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 35 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14 |
| Kansas | 80% | 25 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 80% | 40 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Louisiana | 80% | 40 | 15 |
| Maine | 80% | 30 | 15 |
| Maryland | 88% | 25 | 15¾ |
| Massachusetts | 72% | 25 | 16 |
| Michigan | 70% or 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 50 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14¾ |
| Minnesota | 80% | 40 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Mississippi | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 30 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Missouri | 80% | 25 | 15 |
| Montana | 82% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 33 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14½ |
| Nebraska | 80% | 25 | 15 |
| Nevada | 80% | 25 | 15½ |
| New Hampshire | 80% | 40 | 15½No permit |
| New Jersey | 80% | 50 | 16 |
| New Mexico | 70% | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| New York | 70% | 20 | 16 |
| North Carolina | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| North Dakota | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14 |
| Ohio | 75% | 40 | 15½ |
| Oklahoma | 75% | 20 | 15 |
| Oregon | 80% | 35 | 15 |
| Pennsylvania | 83% | 18 | 16 |
| Rhode Island | 70% | 40 | 16 |
| South Carolina | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 30 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| South Dakota | 80% | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 14 |
| Tennessee | 80% | 30 | 15 |
| Texas | 70% | 30 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |
| Utah | 80% | 50 | 15 |
| Vermont | 80% | 20 | 15 |
| Virginia | 80% | 40 | 15½ |
| Washington | 80% | 40 | 15 |
| West Virginia | 76% | 25 | 15 |
| Wisconsin | 80% | 50 | 15 |
| Wyoming | 80% (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 25 (commonly reported, not published by the state) | 15 |