Question 1

Is DMVSOS really free to start?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can practice 20 questions per state, per language, per category without signing up. No credit card, no email required to start. If you want unlimited practice, paid passes are one-time payments (no subscription): Moto $19.99, Auto $29.99, CDL Pro $49.99. Each gives 30 days of unlimited access.

Question 2

Are these the actual DMV exam questions?

Accepted Answer

No. Nobody legitimate has the real exam questions. We write practice questions from each state's official Driver Handbook — the same source the actual DMV exam draws from. Format, difficulty, and topic coverage match the real test. Under every question we cite the exact handbook section.

Question 3

Which US states do you cover?

Accepted Answer

All 50 US states plus Washington DC. Every state has its own question bank built from that state's current Driver Handbook. We update when the handbook updates.

Question 4

Which languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

English, Spanish (Español), Russian (Русский), Ukrainian (Українська), and Chinese (中文). Every question, every answer option, and every explanation is translated into all 5 languages. You can switch language mid-test from the top-right corner.

Question 5

Do you offer the Commercial Driver License (CDL) test?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CDL Pro pass includes General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles sections. Specific endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus) are coming. CDL Pro includes our Pass Guarantee: if you score 85%+ on practice and fail the real DMV test, we refund or extend 90 days.

Question 6

Is there a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. Passes are one-time payments for 30 days of access. After 30 days the pass simply expires. No automatic renewal, no recurring charges. If you need more time you can extend for $9.99 for another 30 days.

Question 7

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Full refund within 24 hours of purchase, no questions asked. Just message us. CDL Pro also has a Pass Guarantee: 90-day extension or refund if you fail the actual DMV test after scoring 85%+ on our practice.

Question 8

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

Only if you want to save progress across devices or upgrade to a paid pass. Practice tests work without signup. Account is via Google or magic-link email (no password).

Question 9

Can I download the official Driver Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for free. We mirror the official PDF for every US state at /manuals. For ~22 states we also have translated versions in multiple languages. The PDF is the same one published by the state DMV.

Question 10

How do you compare to DriversEd, Aceable, or Driving-Tests.org?

Accepted Answer

Three differences. (1) We support 5 languages including Russian and Ukrainian, while most competitors are English-only. (2) We charge one-time, not monthly. (3) DMVSOS is run by one founder. You can reach me personally via Telegram or email and I reply within 4 hours.

Question 11

How can I report a wrong answer or bad translation?

Accepted Answer

Every question has a small 🐛 Report button under the explanation. Tap it, pick a reason (wrong answer, bad translation, unclear, etc.), optionally add a comment. The report pings me directly via Telegram. I fix it the same day or the next.

Question 12

Is my payment information secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We never see or store your card details. All payments go through Stripe (PCI Level 1 compliant). We only see the last 4 digits of your card for support purposes.

Question 13

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

DMVSOS is run by Evgenii, a solo founder based in the US. The platform is hosted on Vercel + Supabase. Customer support is via Telegram (@dmvsos_support_bot) or email (maindmvsos@gmail.com).

Question 14

How often are questions updated?

Accepted Answer

We update when state Driver Handbooks change (typically once a year per state). New states' handbooks added when official versions go live. Bug reports from users are reviewed daily and fixed immediately if confirmed.

Question 15

Can I take the test on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. dmvsos.com is mobile-first design. Most users practice on their phone. iOS and Android work in any browser.