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 (Step-by-Step)
- Create a DMV Account (Step-by-Step)
- Create a DMV Account to Renew Driver’s License & ID Card (Step-by-Step)
- Shopping Cart (Step-by-Step)
- Get your provisional instruction permit
- VFO – Vehicle Reg Renewal
- VFO – Non-Commercial Vehicle Registration Renewal
- VFO – Vehicle Reg Renewal – Spanish
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
- Tips To Pass Your 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?
- Get your provisional instruction permit
Closed-Captioned Driver Education Videos
- Cellular Phone Use and Driving
- Golf Carts vs Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) — What’s the difference?
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
B-Roll Video for Media
These videos are available for news organizations to download.
Need something else?
Driver Handbooks
We put together these handbooks to help you learn the rules of the road and prepare for your knowledge tests.
Sample DL Knowledge Tests
These sample DL knowledge tests will help you prepare for your knowledge test and understand the kinds of questions we will ask.
Getting a DL
Learn more about the requirements to get a DL, motorcycle license, or CDL.