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Driver Handbook
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Completion of a California Drivers Ed course is required prior to obtaining your learner's permit, and ultimately receiving your Driver's License. DMV.ORG suggests TeenDriversEducation.com as a good choice for completing your California driver education requirement online or with a homestudy course.
California Driver Handbook
The California Department of Motor Vehicles publishes all its driver manuals online for residents to download free, in many different languages.
If you've got Adobe's free Reader software, then you can download the California Driver Handbook. If you prefer, the manual is also available in HTML format, which does not require you to download anything.
Catering to the state's diverse culture, the California Driver Handbook is available in nine languages:
Get your handbook by mail by calling your local DMV office or call (800) 777-0133 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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"Any parent
who has a child that is about to learn how to drive should pick up a
copy of Rules Of The Road."
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What's in the Driver Handbook?
The California Driver Handbook covers topics such as:
- Who must have a license.
- Information for military personnel.
- Identification required for a first license.
- Replacing a lost or stolen license.
- Minor's permit requirements.
- The exam process.
- Limited-term license.
- Laws of the road.
But the California Driver Handbook is much more than just the basics―you can find information on other pertinent driving issues as well:
- Becoming an organ donor.
- How to avoid road rage.
- Driving in rain, fog, and snow.
- Myths about seat belts.
- Ways to avoid gridlock.
- Safety for the aging driver.
- Handling emergencies.
- Liability insurance requirements.
- Vehicle theft prevention.
- How to lose your license.
Reading through the California Driver Handbook from time to time is a great way to refresh your knowledge of the state's driving rules and regulations―and it's a good way to pick up on bits of information you might have missed before.
Commercial Driver Handbook
If you're interested in applying for a commercial driver's license (CDL), there is a driver's handbook just for you:
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