Written Knowledge Test
How many questions are there?
Never licensed: 50-question closed-book test
Previously licensed: 25-question open-book test
If you fail the test
Number of attempts: You can take the test twice in one day
Fees: After three attempts, you’ll need to pay another fee
To retake a test
- if you already applied for a license or permit
- Schedule an appointment for your re-test
- No new application is needed
- Bring your receipt or no-privilege document
Make appointment to retake written test
Take a practice test
- This 30-question test will give you an idea of what to expect on your test at the office.
Go to practice test
Some applicants can take the written knowledge test in a language other than English
- Only for some applying for a new or renewed regular (Class D) driver license or learner permit.
Who CAN take the test in another language?
- Applying for a regular or limited term driver license only
Who CANNOT take the test in another language?
- Other limited-term applicants
- Driving privilege card applicants
- Applicants who cannot establish lawful presence
- Commercial driver license applicants
Languages available
The languages recommended by the Division of Multicultural Affairs are:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Dari
- French
- Korean
- Swahili
- Dari
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Somali
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Tongan
- Ukraine
- Vietnamese