Driving manuals are a useful tool for understanding the licensing process and for studying the rules of the road. They also provide valuable information on RMV policies, changes to driving laws, and safe driving tips. RMV Driver's Manuals are available for purchase at RMV Service Centers. All drivers in Florida are required to pass a written knowledge test based on the 2020 Official Florida Driver License Handbook. The test consists of 50.
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Driver License Handbooks
California Driver Handbook
California Driver Handbook (2019) – Audio (MP3)
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (HTML)
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (PDF)
California Driver Handbook (2017) – Android and iOS
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (HTML)
California Driver Handbook (2019) – (PDF)
California Driver Handbook (2017) – Android and iOS
Spanish – Audio (MP3)
Spanish – (HTML)
Spanish – (PDF)
Spanish – (HTML)
Spanish – (PDF)
Commercial Driver Handbook
California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (HTML)
California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Spanish – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Arabic – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Chinese – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Punjabi – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Russian – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Spanish – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Arabic – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Chinese – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Punjabi – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Russian – California Commercial Driver Handbook (2017-2018) – (PDF)
Driving Test Criteria
Driving Test Criteria – (HTML)
Driving Test Criteria – (PDF)
Driving Test Criteria – (PDF)
Motorcycle Handbook
California Motorcycle Handbook – (HTML)
California Motorcycle Handbook – (PDF)
California Motorcycle Handbook – (PDF)
Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook
Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook – (HTML)
Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook – (PDF)
Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Handbook – (PDF)
Senior Guide
Senior Guide for Safe Driving – (HTML)
Senior Guide for Safe Driving – (PDF)
Senior Guide for Safe Driving – (PDF)
Parent-Teen Training Guide
Parent-Teen Training Guide – (HTML)
Parent-Teen Training Guide – (PDF)
Parent-Teen Training Guide – (PDF)
Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation
Vehicle Industry Handbooks
Procedures Manual
Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual
Dismantler's Handbook of Registration Procedures
Dismantler's Handbook of Registration Procedures
Agents Handbook
Agent's Handbook for Registration of Undocumented Vessels
Commercial Requester Information
Commercial Requester Information Handbook – (PDF)IRP Handbook
Ordering Information
California Vehicle Code
The California Vehicle Code is no longer available on the DMV website.
Please refer to California Legislative Information to view the California Vehicle Code.
California Law
Sample Tests
Samples of Driver Knowledge Tests – Practice for your knowledge test with these interactive sample tests.
Fast Facts and How To Brochures
DMV's Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan – (HTML)
Strategic Plan – (PDF)
Strategic Plan – (PDF)
Occupational Licensing Industry News
Occupational Licensing Memos (OLIN Memos)
Vehicle Industry News
Vehicle Industry News (VIN Memos)
Research and Development
Reports to the Legislature
Reports to the Legislature