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California Real Estate Salesperson
Administered by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) · 135-hour pre-license requirement
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California licensing exam practice
Practice tests for state-issued professional licenses in California, including real estate salesperson and broker licensure (administered by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)) and commercial driver licensing (issued through the California DMV).
135 hoursRE pre-license education
Every 4 yearsRE license renewal
CAState code
State-specific practice tracks
Each track below is tailored to California rules, statutes, and the candidate handbook published by the relevant state board. Practice variants include answer explanations and reference the appropriate California statute or regulation.
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California Real Estate Broker
Broker upgrade for licensed salespersons in California · renewal every 4 years
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California CDL General Knowledge
Required for Class A, B and C CDLs · issued by California DMV
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California CDL Air Brakes
Required for any vehicle with air brakes · California DMV testing
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California CDL HazMat (H) Endorsement
Includes TSA security threat assessment · California DMV testing
About California licensure
To become a licensed real estate salesperson in California, candidates must complete 135 hours of approved pre-license education, pass a background check, and pass the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing exam (typically administered by Pearson VUE or PSI). Licenses must be renewed every 4 years, with continuing-education hours required each cycle. Brokers must hold an active salesperson license and additional broker pre-license education before sitting for the broker exam.
Commercial driver licensing in California is issued by the California DMV in accordance with FMCSA standards. Knowledge tests cover general commercial driving, plus endorsement-specific tests for air brakes, hazardous materials (with TSA threat assessment), passenger transport, school bus, tank vehicles and double/triple trailers. The skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control and road test) is administered after passing the knowledge tests and obtaining a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).