The California Driver’s Handbook is available in nine languages and offers valuable information for Californians who are getting their driver’s license for the first time or seasoned drivers who …

Online handbooks are available in a variety of formats, including a shorter Quick Reference version. Recommended: Quick Reference Driver’s Handbook (PDF) eBook: Driver’s …

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Give up your right-of-way when it will help prevent collisions. Intersections An intersection is any place where one road meets …

But when we follow the rules of the road and drive with safety in mind at all times, everyone benefits. That is why this California Driver Handbook is so important. Within these pages – and …

Before you can get a driver’s license in California, you are required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in this handbook.

You will not have enough time to react if the driver in front of you brakes suddenly. Use the three-second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision. Following other vehicles …

DMV educational materials on driver's license and vehicle registration processes.

A limit line is a wide white line that shows the drivers where to stop before an intersection or crosswalk. If there is no limit line, stop before you enter the crosswalk.

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - apply for a REAL ID, register a vehicle, renew a driver's license, and more.

Most information in your driver’s record is available to the public, except physical or mental conditions, address, and social security number. You can get a copy of your driver’s record …