California Permit Test Coach
Licenses and permitsQuestion 13 of 229

How many tries do you get on the knowledge test before you must reapply?

  1. Two
  2. Three
  3. Four
  4. Five
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Correct answer: Three

You have three attempts to pass. After that you must apply again.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 3. The Testing Process: Driver’s License Tests, page 5

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026