Topic 1 · Introduction
When reviewing the driver’s manual, you should:
- Only read the summary
- Take notes and highlight key terms — correct answer
- Ignore diagrams and examples
Why
Take notes and mark the key terms. Writing it down is what moves it from read to known.
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
- Who needs a Class C driver’s license in California?
- What should you do if you come across unfamiliar terms in the manual?
- Which of the following is an example of a light-duty truck?
- To pass the written DMV exam, you should:
- Which vehicle may NOT be operated with a Class C license?
- The DMV knowledge test helps ensure you: