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Practice the written tests and the new spoken English check, out loud. Every answer shows where it is in the California handbook.

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A practice question with the right answer, the explanation and its handbook section

Why drivers get stuck

Since September 14, 2026, California checks your spoken English: 15 questions and 4 road signs, out loud, in 30 minutes. Most study apps only cover the written tests.

Free apps show full-screen ads between questions. In some, one tap on Back ends your practice exam.

How it works

  1. 1Pick your testGeneral Knowledge, an endorsement, or the English check.
  2. 2PracticeAfter each question, see the right answer and the handbook section. Answer the English check out loud.
  3. 3Take a timed examSame number of questions and passing score as the DMV test. When you pass every time, you’re ready.

What you get

  • Practice for the English checkHear the question, answer out loud, and see if your answer was in English, on topic and correct. Road signs too.
  • No adsNothing between you and the next question.
  • Exams that don’t close by accidentBack asks before you leave. Close the app and pick up where you left off, timer and all.
  • Handbook section on every answer519 questions from the California Commercial Driver Handbook. Check any answer yourself.
  • Report a wrong answerThink an answer is wrong? Report it right from the question, and we’ll check it.
  • Know when you’re readyEach test shows your readiness, from Warming up to Ready, and what to do next.
  • Track your weak spotsSee which questions you keep missing. Sign in to keep your progress on your phone and computer.

Pricing

Pay once. Nothing renews. Changed your mind? Full refund within 48 hours.

Free

$0

30 General Knowledge questions, some from every endorsement, and English check drills. No account needed.

Weekly

$6.99

7 days of everything, including timed exams and the full English check. Good for a test this week.

Monthly

$14.99

30 days of everything, about $3.50 a week. Enough time for your permit, endorsements and the English check.

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Questions

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The DMV doesn’t publish its questions. Ours are written from the California Commercial Driver Handbook, and every answer shows the handbook section, so you can check it yourself.

Does the app grade the English check like the DMV examiner?

It checks the same three things the examiner looks for: is your answer in English, on topic and correct? Then it shows you a good answer. It’s practice. Only the examiner decides if you pass.

Who takes the spoken English check?

New CDL applicants in California take it before the road test. Drivers stopped by the CHP for English proficiency get a test date about 7 to 14 days later.

Do I need an account?

No. You can start practicing right away, and your progress stays on your phone. Sign in with email or Google to keep it on every device.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once for 7 or 30 days, and the pass ends on its own. Nothing renews, so there’s nothing to cancel. Need more time? A new pass starts when the current one ends.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. If you change your mind, write to support@otrcdlprep.com within 48 hours of buying for a full refund.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, in the browser on any phone or computer. Add it to your home screen and it opens like an app.

Is there Spanish?

The topic drills for the English check have Spanish hints you can show or hide. The questions themselves are in English, because the tests are.

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