California DMV Permit Test 2026
California’s DMV knowledge test runs 46 questions for teens (38 to pass) and 36 for adults (30 to pass). The application fee is roughly $41, the minimum age is 15 years and 6 months, and the DMV will not start a new test after 4:30 PM. This guide covers the format, paperwork, three-attempt rule, and the 50-supervised-hour clock that starts the moment you pass.










