DRIVER MANUAL The purpose of this manual is to provide the reader with a general familiarity with the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. Digital California Driver Handbook. Android and iOS users can now take advantage of studying the rules of the road on the go. The digital California Driver Handbook brings your learning experience to a whole new level—offering interactive educational materials on your mobile device to help you prepare for the driver license exam. SUMMARY: Driver Handbooks. Each state has a number of DMV handbooks and driver's manuals to help you become a safer driver. Common driving manuals include those for a standard driver's license, commercial driver's license (CDL), and motorcycle license. The Volunteer State is filled with spots of natural beauty like the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, and everything from bustling spots like Nashville to cozy places like Maryville, but you can only drive to them all if you have a driver’s license. Oftentimes, you may also be able to pick up a hard copy of a DMV handbook at your local DMV office. If you prefer a digital copy, select your state in the drop-down above to get the latest official driver's.

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Android and iOS users can now take advantage of studying the rules of the road on the go.

The digital California Driver Handbook brings your learning experience to a whole new level—offering interactive educational materials on your mobile device to help you prepare for the driver license exam. Features include a comprehensive overview of the rules of the road and topics on how to acquire a new license or renew an existing license, a summary of standard road signs, and safe driving tips on sharing the road with other vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The digital California Driver Handbook is available for free download now.

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Driver License Handbooks

California Driver Handbook

California Driver Handbook (2019) – Audio (MP3)
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (HTML)
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (PDF)
California Driver Handbook (2017) – Android and iOS

Spanish – Audio (MP3)
Spanish – (HTML)
Spanish – (PDF)

Commercial Driver Handbook

California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (HTML)
California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Spanish – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Arabic – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Chinese – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Punjabi – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Russian – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)

Driving Test Criteria

Driving Test Criteria – (HTML)
Driving Test Criteria – (PDF)

Motorcycle Handbook

California Motorcycle Handbook – (HTML)
California Motorcycle Handbook – (PDF)

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook – (HTML)
Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook – (PDF)

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Senior Guide

Senior Guide for Safe Driving – (HTML)
Senior Guide for Safe Driving – (PDF)

Parent-Teen Training Guide

Parent-Teen Training Guide – (HTML)
Parent-Teen Training Guide – (PDF)

Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation

Vehicle Industry Handbooks

Procedures Manual

Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual
Dismantler's Handbook of Registration Procedures

Agents Handbook

Agent's Handbook for Registration of Undocumented Vessels

Commercial Requester Information

Commercial Requester Information Handbook – (PDF)

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IRP Handbook

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California Vehicle Code

The California Vehicle Code is no longer available on the DMV website.

Please refer to California Legislative Information to view the California Vehicle Code.

California Law

Sample Tests

Samples of Driver Knowledge Tests – Practice for your knowledge test with these interactive sample tests.

Fast Facts and How To Brochures

DMV's Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan – (HTML)
Strategic Plan – (PDF)

Occupational Licensing Industry News

Occupational Licensing Memos (OLIN Memos)

Vehicle Industry News

Vehicle Industry News (VIN Memos)

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