California driving syllabus: every topic for new drivers
15 topics in 4 parts. Each topic says what you should be able to do and know, explains it in plain English and ends with questions to test yourself. Based on the official California driver manual, written in our own words. Always confirm current fees and rules with the California licensing agency.
Learn it topic by topic
Work in order, or jump to what you are practising this week.
Getting licensed in California
Graduated licence stages, the permit, the knowledge test, supervised practice and driver education in California.
- California graduated driver licence stages
- Getting your California learner permit
- The California knowledge (permit) test
- Supervised practice and driver education in California
California rules of the road
The rules that matter most in California: speed, right of way, turning, signs and sharing the road.
- California speed limits and key traffic laws
- Right of way, turns and intersections in California
- Signs, signals and markings in California
- Sharing the road in California
Safety, penalties and the law in California
Impaired driving, phones, seat belts, points and what to do after a crash in California.
- Drunk and drugged driving laws in California
- Seat belts, child seats and phone laws in California
- Points, tickets and licence suspension in California
- Crashes, insurance and registration in California
The road test and after you pass in California
The road test, restrictions after you pass, moving to California and renewals.
- The California road test
- After you pass in California: restrictions and your licence
- Moving to California, REAL ID and renewals
One quiz, every topic
Random questions drawn from every topic in a random order. Great for the week before your test.