answer:No it’s not odd, especially in big East Coast cities. Rural America, it is unusual. 1. The written test is really not hard, there are lots of people without any smarts that have driver’s licences, 2. Yes, multiple choice, in California three choices. As a general principle, choose the one that is most safe for everyone. 3. No, in CA you can’t miss more than 5 out of 36 (I could be off by one or two, but it is not 100% at all.)