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Kim, Secretary  \nCalifornia State Transportation Agency  \nSteve Gordon, Director  \nCalifornia Department of Motor Vehicles  \nTHIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK  \nDear fellow Californian,  \nEvery year, the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency pens an introduction to the latest edition of the California Driver’s Handbook. While the words change, the primary message stays the same: This handbook can help you and everyone you share the road with reach their destination safely.  \nThat message rings as true today as ever. But it’s about the only thing that hasn’t changed since I wrote the introduction to last year’s edition. In 2020, we began to grapple with unprecedented disruption to our lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the countless impacts were changes to where and how we work, receive medical care, or attend school. Our dependence on driving has shifted.  \nAdditionally, how we interact with the California Department of Motor Vehicles has also changed. DMV vastly expanded its online services to include many transactions that previously required an office visit. From transferring a vehicle title to renewing a commercial driver’s license or requesting a duplicate driver’s license, you can now take care of nearly all DMV tasks on your laptop or smartphone. I encourage you to visit [dmv.ca.gov/online to](dmv.ca.gov/online to) learn more.  \nAnother notable change is that this handbook has been refreshed to eliminate technical jargon and make it easier to read and understand. I hope you find this updated version informative, helpful, and practical. Please stay safe while you’re behind the wheel – and remember to share the road and keep a close eye on pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.  \nWishing you safety and good health,  \nDavid S. Kim  \nSecretary  \nCalifornia State Transportation Agency  \nCopyright  \n© Copyright, Department of Motor Vehicles 2021 All rights reserved  \nThis work is protected by U. S. Copyright Law. DMV owns the copyright to this work. Copyright Law makes it illegal to:  \n1. Make a copy of any part of this handbook.  \n2. Print copies of this handbook and give them to other people.  \n3. Write your own version of this handbook.  \n4. Put this handbook on public display.  \n5. Perform (read aloud) the handbook in public.  \nIf you have questions about whether you can make copies of any part of this handbook, address them to:  \nDepartment of Motor Vehicles Legal Office, MS C128  \nPO Box 932382 Sacramento, CA 94232-3820  \nTable of Contents  \nSECTION 1. Introduction to the California Driver’s Handbook........1  \nSECTION 2. About California DMV........................................................................ 3  \nSECTION 3. The California Driver’s License .................................................. 5  \nSECTION 4. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License When You Are Under 18 Years Old................................................... 9  \nSECTION 5. Getting a Driver’s License............................................................ 13  \nSECTION 6. The Testing Process.......................................................................... 15  \nSECTION 7. Changing, Replacing, and Renewing Your Driver’s License ................................................................................................................... 19  \nSECTION 8. An Introduction to Driving ........................................................... 21  \nSECTION 9. Navigating the Roads ......................................................................27  \nSECTION 10. Laws and Rules of the Road....................................................47  \nSECTION 11. Safe Driving..............................................................................................77  \nSECTION 12. Alcohol and Drugs........................","cbCaisdJxOzlPHB1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisdJxOzlPHB1","pdf",2167032,116,"English","# Table of Contents\n## Section 1. Introduction to the California Driver’s Handbook\n## Section 2. About California DMV\n## Section 3. The California Driver’s License\n## Section 4. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License When You Are Under 18 Years Old\n## Section 5. Getting a Driver’s License\n## Section 6. The Testing Process\n## Section 7. Changing, Replacing, and Renewing Your Driver’s License\n## Section 8. An Introduction to Driving\n## Section 9. Navigating the Roads\n## Section 10. Laws and Rules of the Road\n## Section 11. Safe Driving\n## Section 12. Alcohol and Drugs\n## Section 13. Vehicle Registration Requirements\n## Section 14. Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions\n## Section 15. 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