English 2019 California Driver Handbook

English

2020

Gavin Newsom, Governor

State of California

David S. Kim, Secretary

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This handbook is available at

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Agency

Steven Gordon, Director

California Department of Motor Vehicles

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Dear fellow Californian,

We have more licensed drivers and registered vehicles than any other

state. That means California¡¯s roads pose unique challenges for drivers,

cyclists and pedestrians. But when we follow the rules of the road and

drive with safety in mind at all times, everyone benefits.

That is why this California Driver Handbook is so important. Within

these pages ¨C and online at DMV. ¨C you will find information

and advice to safely travel the roads of our great state. Whether you are

a young driver going over this material for the first time or refreshing

your knowledge after years of on-the-road experience, I hope you find the

contents informative, helpful, and practical.

Yes, California¡¯s traveling environment poses unique challenges ¨C from

the coasts to the mountains and everywhere in between. While we may

encounter varying conditions as we move throughout the state, the laws

on how to reach our destination safely do not.

Please be safe when you¡¯re behind the wheel and remember to put away

your smartphone while driving.

Sincerely,

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DAV I D S. K I M

Secretary

California State Transportation Agency

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW 2020 LAWS..................................VI

DMV INFORMATION ............................. VIII

Where to Write ......................................ix

GENERAL INFORMATION....................... 1

Disclaimer ............................................. 1

DMV¡¯s Function and Vision................... 1

Accurate Identification .......................... 1

Basic Information .................................. 2

THE CALIFORNIA DRIVER LICENSE .... 2

Who Must Have a Driver License? ....... 2

California Residents.......................... 2

California Resident Military

Personnel (U.S. Armed Forces) ....... 2

Nonresident Military Personnel

Stationed in California....................... 3

New California Residents ................. 3

Adults Visiting California................... 3

Safety for the Aging Driver................ 3

OBTAINING A DRIVER LICENSE ........... 4

REAL ID Act.......................................... 5

How the REAL ID Act Impacts

Californians ....................................... 5

Do I Need a REAL ID? ..................... 5

How Do I Prepare to Apply for a

REAL ID Card?................................. 5

Married, Divorced, or Name

Change?............................................ 6

Application Requirements for a Basic

Class C Driver License ......................... 6

Adults¡¯ Permit Requirements ................ 7

Adults¡¯ Driver License Requirements ... 8

DRIVER LICENSE CLASSES .................. 9

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS .............10

Where to Take the Tests.....................10

DMV Examinations ............................11

Cheating............................................12

SPECIAL SECTION ¨C MINORS............ 12

Minors¡¯ Permit Requirements .............12

Minors¡¯ Permit Restrictions.................13

Minors¡¯ Driver License

Requirements ....................................13

Exceptions ¨C Minors¡¯ Driver License

Restrictions........................................14

Out-Of-State Minors ..........................15

Out-Of-State Minors¡¯ Permit...........15

Out-Of-State Minors¡¯ Driver

License..........................................15

Actions Against the Provisional Driver

License..............................................15

Keeping Your Provisional Driver

License..........................................16

Minors and Cell Phones .....................16

MISCELLANEOUS LICENSING

INFORMATION.....................................17

To Replace a Lost/Stolen or Damaged

Driver License....................................17

Name Changes..................................17

Gender Category Changes ................17

Driver License Renewals....................18

Renewal by Mail or Internet................18

Driver License Extension ...................18

Driver License in Your Possession .... 20

Address Changes ............................. 20

Vision ............................................... 20

Medical Information Card .................. 20

Organ and Tissue Donation ...............21

Veteran Designation and Benefit

Information ........................................21

How Can I Get Veterans

Designation?..................................21

Register To Vote ............................... 22

Unlicensed Drivers............................ 22

Diplomatic Driver Licenses................ 22

Identification (ID) Cards .................... 22

No-Fee ID Cards .............................. 23

Identification (ID) Card Renewal by

Mail or Internet.................................. 23

Driving Schools................................. 23

Mature Driver Program.......................24

Pedestrian Responsibilities ................24

New Technology ................................25

OCCUPANT PROTECTION.................. 26

Seat Belts......................................... 26

Child Restraint System and Safety

Seats................................................ 26

Riding Safely with Air Bags ................27

Unattended Children in Motor

Vehicles.............................................28

Distracted Driving ..............................28

Hot Weather Risks .............................28

TRAFFIC CONTROLS ......................... 29

Traffic Signal Lights .......................... 29

Pedestrian Signal Lights ................... 30

Traffic Signs.......................................31

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