PermitlyPermit practice with every answer explained. No paywall.
340+ practice questions · 44 road signs · Full practice tests
Permitly helps you study for your learner's permit written test. Work through 340+ questions on road signs, right-of-way, lanes and parking, safe driving, alcohol and the law, and emergencies, and see why each answer is right as soon as you pick it. Sign questions come with the sign drawn right in the app.
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Answers and explanations locked behind a subscription. What's the point of practicing if you can't see why you got it wrong?
Sign questions with only a description and no picture, plus typos and two identical answer choices
Permitly keeps every question and explanation open, and shows every sign as a picture 🚦
Know it before test day
Answer, learn why, and retry what you missed
340+ practice questions
Road signs & markings, right-of-way & signals, lanes/turns/parking, safe driving, alcohol & the law, and emergencies.
Every answer explained
Pick an answer and see right away why the correct one is right. Nothing is locked behind a paywall.
44 road signs, drawn
Regulatory, warning, work zone and guide signs drawn in the app, so you learn them by shape and color.
Full practice tests
46 questions from every topic with an 80% practice pass mark. Real pass marks vary by state. See where you stand.
Missed questions, saved
Every question you miss is saved automatically. Retry until you get it right, or take a signs-only test.
Test-day countdown
Days left to your test and a readiness score based on the questions you currently get right, topic by topic.
Question of the day widget
One question a day on your home screen, plus optional morning and evening study reminders.
English and Spanish
Questions and explanations in English and Spanish. No sign-up, and your progress stays on your phone.
See it in action
Practice, readiness, road signs and practice tests
See every answer. No paywall.
Test-day countdown and readiness
44 U.S. road signs, drawn
46-question practice test, 80% practice pass mark
How it works
Pick your state and test date
Your countdown starts right away. No account needed.
Practice 10 at a time
Work through a topic in short sets and read the explanation for each answer. Misses are saved.
Take a full practice test
Check your score on a 46-question test, then retry your missed questions to raise your readiness.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the permit test?
It depends on your state. Most states give a multiple-choice test of roughly 20 to 50 questions. Permitly's full practice test draws 46 questions from every topic so you can practice at test length. Check your state's official driver handbook or DMV website for the exact number.
What score do I need to pass?
It varies by state, but many states set the passing mark around 80% (the range is roughly 70% to 85%). Permitly scores its practice tests at 80% to pass. Your state's official handbook lists the exact requirement — find your state's motor vehicle agency at usa.gov/state-motor-vehicle-services.
Is this app official?
No. Permitly is an independent study app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles or government agency, and it does not replace your state's official driver handbook or knowledge test. Rules can differ by state, so always check your state's official handbook before your test.
Can I practice road signs?
Yes. Permitly draws 44 U.S. road signs in the app, grouped into regulatory, warning, work zone and guide signs. Sign questions show the sign itself, and there's a signs-only test where you look at the sign and pick what it means.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the app, pick your state and test date, and start your first 10 questions. Your answers, scores and missed questions are stored on your device.
Are questions available in Spanish?
Yes. Practice questions and explanations are available in English and Spanish, and the app menus are translated into many more languages.
Is anything locked behind a paywall?
No. Every question, explanation, practice test and missed-question review is available without a subscription. The app is supported by ads.
Are the questions specific to my state?
Permitly's questions cover the rules of the road and signs that are common across U.S. states. Some details, such as certain speed limits and laws, differ by state, so study alongside your state's official driver handbook.
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