California Driver's Handbook

Updated January 4th, 2016

Driver’s Handbook

This manual will help individuals qualify for a California Driver's License and become safer drivers.

Click here to download the full PDF version of the California Driver's Handbook.

Here's a list of the chapters in the driving manual.

Chapter 1 - General Information
Chapter 2 - The California Driver License
Chapter 3 - Obtaining a Driver License
Chapter 4 - Driver License Classes
Chapter 5 - The Examination Process
Chapter 6 - Minors
Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Licensing Information
Chapter 8 - Occupant Protection
Chapter 9 - Traffic Controls
Chapter 10 - Laws and Rules of the Road
Chapter 11 - Visual Search
Chapter 12 - Lane Control
Chapter 13 - Turns
Chapter 14 - Parking
Chapter 15 - Safe Driving Practices
Chapter 16 - Vehicle Positioning
Chapter 17 - Sharing the Road
Chapter 18 - Special Driving Situations
Chapter 19 - Handling Emergencies
Chapter 20 - Driver Readiness
Chapter 21 - Alcohol and Drugs
Chapter 22 - Additional Driving Laws / Rules
Chapter 23 - Administrative
Chapter 24 - Driver License Fast Facts and other Publications

After studying, be sure to practice online before going for your test. Several practices tests can be found here.

Parent/Teen Driving Guide

View the Parent Teen Driving Guide