California Driver Handbook This online handbook provides a summary of the California Vehicle Code. It's essential to thoroughly understand its contents before attempting the written test for your permit. If you plan to obtain your driver's license before turning 18, you are required to complete a driver's education course (either online or in a classroom) before you can take the test for your driver's permit at the DMV. For additional language version, click here.

Parent-Teen Training Guide This guide is designed for the parent or guardian who will be assisting the student in driving practice between instructor-led lessons. In addition to the 6 hours required with a licensed driving school, teens must complete 50 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night) with a parent, guardian, or a licensed adult over the age of 25.

Driving Test Criteria This handbook outlines the details of your behind-the-wheel driving test criteria, including what you will be tested on and a sample scoring sheet. It's important to review this guide to fully understand the driving test process, including the pre-drive portion, the scoring criteria, Driving Performance Evaluation Score Sheet Sample and critical driving errors that result in "automatic failures."

Driver Permit Information This page provides all the necessary information for obtaining a permit and, eventually, a driver’s license. It includes details for both minors and adults.

DMV Practice Tests The DMV offers five example knowledge tests to help you practice before taking the written test for your permit to drive a Class C vehicle.

Driver License Application Information This page contains the details of Driver License application process, such as documents you need to present to DMV along with your application etc.