Hello Julie- The CA online course is broken down into seven sections. Simply read through the course material at your own pace, on your own time. You must complete each chapter and read each page before moving forward through the program. You get unlimited opportunities to pass the quizzes after each section and you'll have TWO chances to pass the final exam. If you don't pass the final on the second attempt then the whole course resets itself and you start over from the beginning without paying again. The final exam is multiple choice and 25 questions. Please make sure to take your time when answering the final exam questions and remember to review the course material to double check your answers. Yes, you can save your final exam and take a break. When you return, your progress will have been saved. Likewise, you can take the course all at your own pace and take as many breaks as needed. We always save your place. The time it takes to finish the course will vary depending on the person. However, most people can complete everything within 2-4 hours altogether. Please also note that you are not required to take the course in one sitting, so you’re able to log in and out of the program while our system saves your progress. Upon completion, we will submit your electronic DMV certificate for the court so your speeding ticket will not count as a point on your record. Please let us know if you have any further questions. TrafficSchool.com-TVS #E1393 appreciates your business. Have a wonderful day!