These videos cover a range of topics that will help you learn how to apply for an instruction permit, prepare to take your knowledge and drive tests, and get your driver license (DL).

We also provide closed-captioned videos.

How-to Videos

• REAL ID — Application Guide (Step-by-Step)
• Create a DMV Account (Step-by-Step)
• Create a DMV Account to Renew Driver’s License & ID Card (Step-by-Step)
• VFO_Vehicle Reg Renewal
• VFO_Non-Commercial Vehicle Registration Renewal
• VFO_Vehicle Reg Renewal_SPA

Driver Education Videos

• Rules of the Road
  • INTRODUCTION — Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • VEHICLE SAFETY – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • SCANNING – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • TRAFFIC SIGNS – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • TRAFFIC LANES – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • SPEED LIMITS – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • INTERSECTIONS – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • SIGNAL INTERSECTIONS – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • SIGNALING AND MERGING – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • TURNS – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • RIGHT OF WAY – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • PARKING – Rules of the Road – (Useful Tips)
  • FOLLOW DISTANCE – Rules Of The Road – (Useful Tips)
  • HEADLIGHTS & EMERGENCY SIGNALS – Rules Of The Road – (Useful Tips)
• Sharing the Road
  • Introduction
  • Accidents
  • Cooperative Driving
  • Light Rail
  • Pedestrians and Bicycles
  • Risk Management
  • Safe Driving Habits that Make a Difference
  • Speed and Weather
  • The “No Zone” (Trucks)
  • Vehicle Maintenance
• Tips To Pass Your Driving Test
  • Tips To Pass Your Driving Test
• Preparing for the Motorcycle Driving Test
  • Preparing for the Motorcycle Driving Test

Informational Videos

• CA DMV – Senior Driver Information
• CA DMV – Commercial Drivers
• Cellular Phone Use and Driving
• Golf Carts vs Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) — What’s the difference?

Closed-Captioned Driver Education Videos

• Cellular Phone Use and Driving
• Golf Carts vs Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) — What’s the difference?

Videos en Español

• REAL ID — Guía de Aplicación (paso por paso)

American Sign Language (ASL) Videos

• ASL Class C Sample Test 1 Instructions and Questions
• ASL Class C Sample Test 2 Instructions and Questions
• ASL Class C Sample Test 3 Instructions and Questions
• ASL Driver Handbook Videos: Sections 1-8
  • Section 1
  • Section 2
  • Section 3
  • Section 4
  • Section 5
  • Section 6
  • Section 7
  • Section 8

B-Roll Video for Media

These videos are available for news organizations to download.

• Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placard Enforcement — Sacramento (b-roll)
• DMV Field Offices — Rancho Cucamonga and Roseville (b-roll)
• Save the Space PSA (English and Spanish)
• Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers Enforcement Operation (b-roll)