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California DMV practice test in Spanish, and other languages

DMV has four free Class C sample tests in Spanish, in the same three-choice format as the real test. They're the only Spanish practice tests California's DMV publishes, and the handbook they're based on is a free Spanish PDF. The knowledge test itself, DMV says, comes in a variety of languages.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Where can you find the California DMV practice test in Spanish?

On DMV's sample tests page, listed as Examen #1 to #4. Each one has 10 questions. Study them with the Spanish edition of the California Driver's Handbook, since every question on the real test comes from the handbook.

DMV: Examen de muestra #1 (Spanish) ↗DMV: California Driver's Handbook in Spanish (PDF) ↗DMV: All sample tests ↗

Can you take the California DMV test in Spanish?

DMV's fact sheet on licensing (revised June 2020) says the knowledge test is taken on a touchscreen in a variety of languages, or in certain cases on paper or as an audio test. DMV's current pages don't list those languages. Its December 2023 news release said the online version of the test came in 35 languages. If you need a particular language, ask when you book.

Other languages DMV covers

As of October 2026. The motorcycle and commercial handbooks also come in Spanish; their sample tests are English only.

WhatLanguages besides English
Class C sample testsSpanish, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and ASL
Driver's Handbook (PDF)Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Vietnamese, and an ASL video series
Online license applicationSpanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese

The driving test (examen de manejo) and interpreters

An interpreter can help you during the pre-drive check of your car, but can't ride with you during the driving part. Only the examiner goes along. The handbook warns that the examiner may give you two or more instructions at once, so practice simple English driving directions, like turn left, change lanes and pull over, before the day.

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Sources: California DMV · California DMV news release · California Driver's Handbook, Section 3 and 3 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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