California Driver Handbook Table of Contents
PDF Version Of The California Driver Handbook
Governor's Message
Copyright Information
NEW LAWS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The California Driver License
Accurate Identification
Basic Information
Duplicate Licenses
Name Changes
License Renewals
License Classes
Obtaining A Driver License
Acceptable Documents
Application Requirements For A Basic Class C Driver License
Adults' Permit Requirements
Adults' License Requirements
The Examination Process
Where To Take The Tests
DMV'S Examinations
SEAT BELTS
Mistaken Beliefs About Seat Belts
Child Restraint System And Safety Seats
Riding Safely With Airbags
Side Impact Air Bags
Unattended Children In Motor Vehicles
LAWS/RULES OF THE ROAD
Right Of Way Rules
General Information (about right-of-way rules)
Speed Limits
Maximum Speed Limit
Reduced Speeds
Towing Vehicles, Buses, or Large Trucks
Near light rail vehicle crossings
Near streetcars, trolleys, or buses
TRAFFIC LANES
Line Colors
Choosing A Lane
Changing Lanes
Bicycle Lanes
Passing Lanes
Carpool Lanes
Center Left Turn Lanes
Turnout Areas and Lanes
End-of-Lane Markings
TURNS
Examples of Right and Left Turns
Legal U-turns
Illegal U-turns
SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
Scanning
Driving in the Fog
Driving in Darkness
Driving in Rain or Snow
Driving in Hill Country
Horn, Headlights, And Emergency Signals
Following Distances
Merging In And Out Of Traffic
Passing Other Traffic
SIGNALING
SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER VEHICLES
Large Trucks And RVs
Trucker's Blind Spots- the "NO" zone
Busses, Streetcars, & Trolleys
Light Rail Vehicles
Emergency Vehicles
Slow Moving Vehicles
Animal-Drawn Vehicles
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Pedestrians Who Are Blind
Road Workers & Work Zones
Double Fine Zones
Move Over & Slow Down
Vehicles With Hazardous Loads
PARKING
IMPORTANT DRIVING TIPS
Dealing With Traffic Congestion
Dealing With Road Rage
Cellular Phones
Accident Avoidance
Handling Emergencies
Accidents
ADDITIONAL DRIVING RULES
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Safety For The Aging Driver
Good Vision For All Drivers
Hearing
Alertness
Medications
Health And Emotions
Conditions Physicians Must Report
SPECIAL SECTION - MINORS
Minors' Permit Requirements
Minors' Permit Restrictions
Minors' License Requirements
Exceptions - Minor License Restrictrions
Traffic Violations Increase Accidents
Actions Against The Provisional License
Keeping Your Provisional License
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND SIGNS
MISCELLANEOUS LICENSING INFORMATION
Renewal By Mail Or Internet
License Extension
License In Your Possession
Address Changes
Medical Information Card
Organ Donation
Unlicensed Drivers
Diplomatic Driver License
Driving Schools
Free ID Cards For P&M Conditions
Identification (ID) Card
Mature Driver Program
Pedestrian Responsibilities
Record Confidentiality
Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips
Traffic Breaks
What A Driver Shoud Do During An Enforcement Stop
ACTIONS THAT RESULT IN LOSS OF LICENSE
Financial Responsibility
Insurance
Accidents, Insurance, and Minors
Drinking While Driving
Drinking And Driving Is Dangerous
Drivers Under 21 (Possession of Alcohol)