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Transfer, Replace, or Change Title To prove vehicle ownership, it’s important to have a valid, up-to-date, and accurate Certificate of Title.
- Seniors and Driving
Senior drivers often have unique needs and concerns about...
- Alcohol and Drugs
California’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws apply to...
- Navigating the Roads
Traffic Lanes A traffic lane is a section of road for a...
- Safe Driving
Be Aware of Your Surroundings To drive safely, you need to...
- Glossary
Term Definition Behind-the-wheel drive test A drive test...
- An Introduction to Driving
Your health may affect your driving. Vision – You must be...
- California DMV
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- DMV Services
Driver’s License Renewal at dmv.ca.gov/dlservices. Office...
- Seniors and Driving
dmv.ca.gov/dlservices for the complete list of application steps, requirements, the Parent Teen Driving Contract, and Driving Performance Evaluation (DPE) Score Sheet.
Download the new mobile TestBuddy App! Preparing for a drive test or knowledge test? Here’s what you need to know to pass your tests. CA Driver’s Handbook. Online handbooks are available in a variety of formats. Commercial Driver’s Handbook. Motorcycle Handbook. Recreational Vehicles & Trailers Handbook.
In California, only federal law enforcement officers can ask you about your immigration status. California law prohibits state and local officers from asking drivers or passengers about their immigration status. If a California law enforcement officer asks you about your immigration status, you can decline to answer.
A California driver’s license allows you to drive on public roads. 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 must have the correct license to drive your vehicle type.
On this page, you’ll find the latest version of the state handbook, pulled directly from the California DMV, which you can easily read, browse, and search using the controls on the page. Once you’ve reviewed the handbook enough to get comfortable, you can start taking our California permit practice tests , and you’ll be getting your ...
From transferring a vehicle title to renewing a commercial driver’s license or requesting a duplicate driver’s license, you can now take care of nearly all DMV tasks on your laptop or smartphone. I encourage you to visit dmv.ca.gov/online to learn more.
