Free California CDL practice test with real commercial driving questions. Prepare for your California CDL exam — General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat, and all endorsements. Updated for 2026.
The California DMV CDL knowledge test has 50 questions for General Knowledge, with additional 20–30 question tests for each endorsement (Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, etc.). You need 80% to pass each section. California's 46-question test requires 38 correct (83%) — a higher threshold than most states.
The California DMV knowledge exam tests your understanding of California traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. DriveAce covers every topic you'll encounter on test day.
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The California DMV CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions. You need 80% (40 correct) to pass. Each CDL endorsement — Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger, School Bus — has an additional 20–30 question test, each also requiring 80%.
DriveAce covers all major California CDL endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat (Hazardous Materials), Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, Passenger Vehicles, and School Bus. All practice questions are based on California DMV CDL requirements.
Yes — DriveAce offers free CDL practice questions for California. Study General Knowledge and endorsement-specific questions that mirror the real California DMV CDL exam. Full access to all practice questions is available for a one-time $19.99 fee.
You need to score 80% on the California CDL General Knowledge test and each endorsement test. DriveAce practice tests use the same 80% passing threshold, so you always know when you're ready for the real exam at the California DMV.
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