Topic 1 · Introduction
What is the best way to prepare for both the knowledge test and real-world driving?
- Only practice driving
- Study the manual and practice applying the concepts — correct answer
- Rely on other drivers’ advice
Why
Study the handbook and practice applying it. The same understanding serves both.
Practise this in the real format
Reading one answer is not the same as sitting the test. The simulator runs the first-time adult form: 36 questions, 6 mistakes allowed, 83% to pass.
Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
More from Introduction
- If you fail the written test, what should you do?
- Which of these is NOT included in the Class C written test?
- What agency administers the California driving tests?
- Steering with one hand is acceptable:
- Who should you discuss difficult concepts with while studying?
- For the knowledge exam, what is important besides memorization?