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:
| State | Questions | Passing Score | You Can Miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Alaska | 20 | 80% | 4 |
| Arizona | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Arkansas | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| California | 46 | 83% | 8 |
| Colorado | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Connecticut | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Delaware | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Florida | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| Georgia | 40 | 75% | 10 |
| Hawaii | 30 | 83% | 5 |
| Idaho | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| Illinois | 35 | 80% | 7 |
| Indiana | 34 | 84% | 6 |
| Iowa | 35 | 80% | 7 |
| Kansas | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Kentucky | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| Louisiana | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| Maine | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Maryland | 25 | 85% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | 25 | 72% | 7 |
| Michigan | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| Mississippi | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Missouri | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Montana | 33 | 82% | 6 |
| Nebraska | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Nevada | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| New Jersey | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| New Mexico | 25 | 72% | 7 |
| New York | 20 | 70% | 6 |
| North Carolina | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| North Dakota | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Ohio | 40 | 75% | 10 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| Oregon | 35 | 80% | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 83% | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 80% | 6 |
| Texas | 30 | 70% | 9 |
| Utah | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| Vermont | 20 | 80% | 4 |
| Virginia | 35 | 80% | 7 |
| Washington | 40 | 80% | 8 |
| West Virginia | 25 | 80% | 5 |
| Wisconsin | 50 | 80% | 10 |
| Wyoming | 25 | 80% | 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:
Tips to Pass on Your First Try
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