California Teen Driver & Provisional License Test (2026)
Free practice tests built around the real provisional-license rules: permit hours, passenger and nighttime restrictions, phone and DUI law for drivers under 18.
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Real questions on permit requirements, passenger/nighttime restrictions, and teen DUI law.
Teen driver roadmap
The path from learner’s permit to full license, step by step.
See the official DMV Teen Driver Roadmap ↗Complete driver’s education
30 hours of classroom (or approved online) driver education, required before applying for a permit.
Apply for your permit
Apply at 15½ years old and pass the written knowledge test at a DMV office.
Practice the written test →Practice with a licensed adult
6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel training, plus 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night.
Take the driving test
Pass the behind-the-wheel driving test at a DMV office to get your provisional license.
Get your provisional license
You can now drive on your own, with passenger and nighttime restrictions in place for the first year.
Follow the restrictions
No passengers under 20 unsupervised, no driving 11 PM–5 AM, no phone use, zero-tolerance DUI, until age 18 or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in California?▾
You can apply for an instruction permit at 15½ years old, after completing driver education.
When do provisional license restrictions end?▾
They end at age 18, or 12 months after the provisional license was issued, whichever comes first.
Can a teen driver use a hands-free phone while driving?▾
No. California bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers under 18.
Who can ride as a passenger with a new teen driver?▾
For the first 12 months, passengers under 20 are not allowed unless a licensed driver 25 or older is also in the car (with a few specific exceptions).
Is this teen driver practice test free?▾
Yes, every test on this page is 100% free, unlimited, and needs no signup.