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New 2019 Laws
DMV Information
Where to Write
General Information
The California Driver License
Obtaining a Driver License
Driver License Classes
The Examination Process
Special Section - Minors
Miscellaneous Licensing Information
Occupant Protection
Traffic Controls
Laws and Rules of the Road
Visual Search
Lane Control
Turns
Parking
Safe Driving Practices
Vehicle Positioning
Sharing the Road
Special Driving Situations
– Driving in Fog or Heavy Smoke
Handling Emergencies
Driver Readiness
Dmv Drivers Book 2019
Alcohol and Drugs
Additional Driving Laws/Rules
Administrative
Online Driver License Fast Facts and Other Publications
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Oftentimes, you may also be able to pick up a hard copy of a DMV handbook at your local DMV office. If you prefer a digital copy, select your state in the drop-down above to get the latest official driver's manual (2019).
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Your state's Department of Motor Vehicles provides a number of driver's manuals and handbooks to help you become a safe driver. Those include a standard driver's license manual, a motorcycle license manual and a CDL (commercial driver's license) manual.
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