California DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the California DMV Driver License Knowledge Test exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the California DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Road signs
Traffic lights
Right of way
Lane use
Impaired driving
Sharing the road
Licensing rules
Parking rules
Driver records
Safe driving
Speed limits
Sources for these terms (19)
- Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued) - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued) - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Section 6: Navigating the Roads (Continued) - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued) - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tips for Driving Safely Around Large Trucks or Buses (FMCSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2C · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bicycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Motorcycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 23 U.S.C. 161, Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors (U.S. Code, 2024 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026 - California DMV · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Distracted Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the California DMV Permit Test Exam
The California DMV written knowledge test is the exam you must pass to earn an instruction permit or driver license in California. It is drawn entirely from the official California Driver Handbook, covering road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, speed limits, sharing the road, impaired driving, and provisional-license rules. The test is multiple choice, and the DMV passing score is 80%. The $46 application fee covers up to three attempts at the test.
Exam sponsor: California Department of Motor Vehicles. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
No strict time limit at most California field offices
Passing Score
80%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the California DMV Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the California DMV Permit Test vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 California DMV Permit Test terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the California DMV Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the California Department of Motor Vehicles content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the California DMV written test?
The DMV does not publish a fixed question count for the original driver license knowledge test. It is a multiple-choice test, and every question is drawn from the official California Driver Handbook published by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
What score do I need to pass the California DMV permit test?
The DMV passing score is 80%. If you do not pass, your $46 application fee allows up to three attempts, and minors must wait seven days, not counting the day of the failure, before retaking a failed knowledge test.