Topic 1 · Introduction
Which statement about passing the DMV written exam is TRUE?
- Guessing is the best strategy
- Careful study is essential for passing — correct answer
- You don’t need to read the handbook
Why
There is no shortcut. Careful study of the handbook is what passes the test and what makes you a safer driver.
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
- What is the first step toward getting a Class C driver’s license in California?
- Studying which document is essential for passing the written DMV test?
- Which vehicle requires a Class M license rather than Class C?
- On test day, what is recommended for best results?
- For which of these would you need a different license class than Class C?
- A Class C license is for: