Original, independent applicant practice
California POST dispatcher practice tests
Choose one of 10 original tests with 95 questions, 13 sections and a 75-minute total timer, or an extended session with 138 questions, 20 sections and a 150-minute timer. These are our practice formats, not a replica of the official POST battery.
Choose a timed test · Read timing and scoring · Prefer untimed questions?
Know the session before starting
Timing, audio and saving your work
| Choice | Questions / sections | Timer and break | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests 1–10 | 95 / 13 | 75 minutes total; no scheduled break | Replay available for practice |
| Extended session | 138 / 20 | 150 minutes total, plus one 10-minute break with the main timer paused | One play per audio segment |
Test the browser voice before starting and use headphones if useful. Audio uses your device's speech synthesis; pronunciation and voice availability vary. Read each section's note-taking instructions. A text fallback is assisted practice and is identified in results. It does not establish that you performed an unaided listening task.
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What the practice result means
Raw accuracy is correct answers divided by all questions, including blanks. Adjusted points add 1 for a correct answer, 0 for a blank and subtract 1 ÷ (number of choices − 1) for an incorrect answer. For example, three correct answers, one wrong four-choice answer and one blank give 60% raw accuracy and about 2.7 adjusted points. These two measures describe this attempt; neither is an official POST T-score or hiring prediction.
After finishing, review missed items and the section breakdown. The existing “Practice weakest section” button starts a focused drill using that section. Retry remains available. A small section sample suggests what to review, rather than proving a permanent weakness.
Which skills are included?
| Area | Practice content |
|---|---|
| Written reasoning | Assigning units, evaluating facts, priorities, reading comprehension, sentence clarity |
| Audio and memory | Recalling facts, call-taking notes, oral directions, simultaneous checking/listening |
| Detail checking | Coded information, checking information and two practice booster sections |
| Extended round | Seven additional practice sections; same original engine, longer pacing challenge |
A separate original teaching example
Practice supported facts before adding a clock
The caller saw a blue hatchback leave the parking lot at 8:10. The caller did not see who was driving and did not read a license plate.
Which statement is supported?
- The driver owned the hatchback
- The plate began with B
- A blue hatchback left at 8:10
- The vehicle was stolen
Read the answer and reasoning
Answer C. The color, vehicle type and departure time were observed. Ownership, plate characters and theft were not established.
A vehicle leaving does not establish that it was stolen. A plausible story is still an assumption.
Prepare for the assessment your employer actually uses
The official POST battery has 11 separately timed subtests and takes about 2½–3 hours overall, including a break. The official format and employer requirements govern your assessment. Checked October 9, 2026: POST applicant FAQ and POST examinee guide (1996 publication).