Driver’s Handbooks

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CA Driver’s Handbook

Online handbooks are available in a variety of formats.

PDF versions:

Commercial Driver’s Handbook

• English Handbook
• English Supplement
• Spanish Handbook
• Spanish Supplement

Motorcycle Handbook

Recreational Vehicles & Trailers Handbook

Agent’s Handbook for Registration of Undocumented Vessels

IRP Handbook

Dismantler’s Handbook of Registration Procedures

Commercial Requester Information Handbook

Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Handbook

Need something else?

Sample Tests

After studying the handbook, consider taking a sample test to see what you have learned. DMV offers commercial, non-commercial, and motorcycle sample tests (including 3 in ASL!).

Driver Guides

DMV also offers driver guides full of practical tips and guidance to help teens, seniors, commercial truck drivers, motorcyclists, and other groups to drive safely and follow the rules of the road.

Test From Anywhere

If you’re ready, schedule a time to take your drive test! Standard, commercial, and motorcycle drive tests can be scheduled online.

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