How Many Questions Are on the DMV Test? (State-by-State Guide 2026)

March 29, 2026
DMV Guide

Quick Answer

The number of questions on the DMV written test varies by state, ranging from 16 to 50 questions. Most states have between 20 and 40 questions, and you typically need to score 70% to 85% to pass.

State-by-State DMV Test Questions and Passing Scores

Here is a complete breakdown for every state:

StateQuestionsPassing ScoreYou Can Miss
Alabama3080%6
Alaska2080%4
Arizona3080%6
Arkansas2580%5
California4683%8
Colorado2580%5
Connecticut2580%5
Delaware3080%6
Florida5080%10
Georgia4075%10
Hawaii3083%5
Idaho4080%8
Illinois3580%7
Indiana3484%6
Iowa3580%7
Kansas2580%5
Kentucky4080%8
Louisiana4080%8
Maine3080%6
Maryland2585%4
Massachusetts2572%7
Michigan5080%10
Minnesota4080%8
Mississippi3080%6
Missouri2580%5
Montana3382%6
Nebraska2580%5
Nevada5080%10
New Hampshire4080%8
New Jersey5080%10
New Mexico2572%7
New York2070%6
North Carolina2580%5
North Dakota2580%5
Ohio4075%10
Oklahoma5080%10
Oregon3580%7
Pennsylvania1883%3
Rhode Island2580%5
South Carolina3080%6
South Dakota2580%5
Tennessee3080%6
Texas3070%9
Utah5080%10
Vermont2080%4
Virginia3580%7
Washington4080%8
West Virginia2580%5
Wisconsin5080%10
Wyoming2580%5

Note: Question counts and passing scores can change. Always confirm with your state's DMV website before test day.

What Topics Are Covered?

Every state's DMV test covers the same general topics, though the specific questions vary:

  • Road signs and signals — Usually the largest section
  • Right of way rules — Intersections, pedestrians, emergency vehicles
  • Speed limits — School zones, residential areas, highways
  • Safe driving practices — Following distance, lane changes, passing
  • Alcohol and drug laws — BAC limits, penalties, implied consent
  • Parking rules — Parallel parking, no-parking zones, uphill/downhill
  • Tips to Pass on Your First Try

  • Read your state's driver handbook once. Every test question comes from this book. One full read gives you the foundation — don't try to memorize it.
  • Use SmartRecall to lock in the knowledge. After reading the handbook, switch to DMVPrep Pro's SmartRecall Method — 67 bite-sized lessons using spaced repetition. Much more effective (and more fun) than re-reading.
  • Take practice tests daily. Aim for at least one full test per day in the two weeks before your exam.
  • Focus on road signs. These are the most visual, easiest to study, and heavily tested.
  • Start free with DMVPrep Pro, then unlock all SmartRecall lessons and the Exam Simulator with a $9.99 Pass or $7/mo Premium.

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