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Table of Contents
Vehicle Registration Requirements
GENERAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer
Who Must Have A License
California residents
California military personnel
Nonresident military personnel
New residents
Adults visiting California
Minors visiting California
Accurate Identification
Basic Information
Duplicate Licenses
Address Changes
Name Changes
License Renewals
License Classes
Obtaining A Driver License
Acceptable Documents
Application Requirements For All Drivers
Minors' Permit Requirements
Minors' Permit Restrictions
Minors' License Requirements
Exceptions - Minors' License Restrictions
Adults' Permit Requirements
Adults' License Requirements
Where To Take The Tests
DMV Wants You To Pass
DMV'S Examinations
The Driving Test
Miscellaneous Licensing Information
License Refusal
Limited Term Licenses
License Extension
License In Your Possession
Unlicensed Drivers
Renewal By Mail Or Internet
Medical Information Card
Organ Donation
LAWS/RULES OF THE ROAD
General Information
Pedestrians
Crosswalks
Intersections
Roundabouts
On mountain roads
Traffic Signal Lights
Pedestrian Signal Lights
Traffic Signs
Speed Limits
Maximum Speed Limit
Reduced Speeds
Heavy traffic or bad weather
Towing vehicles, buses, or large trucks
Around children
Blind intersections
Alleys
Near railroad tracks
Near light rail vehicle crossings
Near streetcars, trolleys, or buses
Business or residence districts
Near animals
Line Colors
Choosing a lane
Changing lanes
Bicycle lanes
Passing lanes
Carpool lanes and onramps
Center left turn lane
Turnout areas and lanes
End-of-lane markings
Examples of right and left turns
Legal U-turns
Illegal U-turns
Parking on a hill
Parking at colored curbs
Illegal parking
Special parking rules
Things You Must Not Do
Things You Must Do
SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
Know what is ahead
Know what is at your side
Know what is behind you
Clean windows and mirrors
Adjust seat and mirrors
How well can you stop?
Driving in the Fog
Driving in Darkness
Driving in Rain or Snow
Driving in Hill Country
Horn, Headlights, And Emergency Signals
Use your horn
Don't use your horn
Use your headlights
Use your emergency signals
Taking dangers one at a time
Splitting the difference
Problem drivers
Mistaken Beliefs About Seat Belts
Child Restraint System And Safety Seats
Riding Safely With Airbags
Side Impact Air Bags
Unattended Children In Motor Vehicles
SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER VEHICLES
Braking
Turning
Trucker's Blind Spots- the "NO" zone
Maneuverability
Busses, Streetcars, & Trolleys
Light Rail Vehicles
Emergency Vehicles
Slow Moving Vehicles
Animal-Drawn Vehicles
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Pedestrians Who Are Blind
Road Workers
Vehicles With Hazardous Loads
Dealing With Traffic Congestion
Dealing With Road Rage
Dealing With Technology
Accident Avoidance
Keep your car visible
What is the road like
Curves
Water on the road
Slippery roads
Driving in heavy traffic
Traffic speeds
Skids on slippery surfaces
Acceleration skids
Locked wheel skids
Steering wheel locking device
Causes of accidents
ACTIONS THAT RESULT IN LOSS OF LICENSE
Insurance requirements
Reporting the accident
Accidents on your record
Accidents, Insurance, & Minors
Drinking and driving is dangerous
Drugs and driving
Carrying alcohol in a vehicle
Drivers under 21 (Possession of Alcohol)
Drivers of all ages
BAC limits
Admin Per Se
Court DUI Convictions
The Cost of a Drink
BAC Chart
Actions Against An Adult's License
Points On The Driver Record
Actions Against The Provisional License
Traffic violations increase accidents
Teenage traffic deaths
Keeping your provisional license
Vandalism - all ages
Speed contest
Evading a peace officer
Habitual Truant - persons age 13 to 18
Possessing firearms
Traffic Violator School Dismissals
Suspension or Revocation By DMV
Suspension By Judge
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health problems affecting aging drivers
Tips for safer driving
Referring Unsafe Drivers
Vision
Hearing
Alertness
Medications
Health And Emotions
Conditions Physicians Must Report
MISCELLANEOUS
Designated Driver Program
Diplomatic Driver License
Driving Schools
Free ID Cards For P&M Conditions
Identification (ID) Card
Mature Driver Program
Pedestrian Responsibilities
Record Confidentiallity
Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips