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 close-captioned videos.
How-to Videos
- Applying for a Class C DL — 18 years and older
- Videos for those under 18-years-old, including Applying for a Class C DL (Provisional)
- Applying for an Identification (ID) Card — DL 44
- Title Transfer — Where Do We Sign?
- REAL ID — Application Guide (step by step)
Close-Captioned How-to Videos
- Applying for a Class C DL — 18 years and older
- Videos for those under 18-years-old, including Applying for a Class C DL (Provisional)
- Applying for an Identification (ID) Card — DL 44
- Title Transfer — Where Do We Sign?
Motorcycle Videos
- Two Wheels and a Clutch (Complete Video)
- Two Wheels and a Clutch (Motorcycle Skills Tests Only)
Close-Captioned Motorcycle Videos
Two Wheels and a Clutch (Motorcycle Skills Tests Only)
- Introduction and Course Layout
- Pre-Test
- Control Identification
- Serpentine Circle Ride
- Slow Ride and Slow Circle Ride
- Gearshift Ride
- Motorcycle Drive Test
- Common Errors
Driver Education Videos
- The California DL
- Introduction – Making a Bad Decision
- Basic Driver License Information
- The Driver License Application Process
- Behind-the-Wheel Test
- Provisional Driver License Requirements
- Provisional Driver License Restrictions
- Additional Provisional Requirements
- Financial Responsibility and Accidents
- Actions Against a Provisional License
- Actions by a Judge
- Epilogue – Making a Good Decision
- Rules of the Road
- Sharing the Road
- Top Ten Reasons for Failing the Driving Test
- Introduction – Why It’s Good to Wait
- Driving Test Scoring Criteria
- #1 Unsafe Lane Change
- #2 Failure to Yield
- #3 Failure to Stop
- #4 Illegal Left Turn
- #5 Improper Speed
- #6 Lack of Experience
- #7 Unfamiliar With Vehicle
- #8 Poor Scanning
- #9 Too Cautious
- #10 Unfamiliarity with Traffic Situations
- Epilogue – Preparing for Your Driving Test
Close-Captioned Driver Education Videos
- The California DL
- Introduction – Making a Bad Decision
- Basic Driver License Information
- The Driver License Application Process
- Behind-the-Wheel Test
- Provisional Driver License Requirements
- Provisional Driver License Restrictions
- Additional Provisional Requirements
- Financial Responsibility and Collisions
- Actions Against a Provisional License
- Actions by a Judge
- Epilogue – Making a Good Decision
- Rules of the Road
- Sharing the Road
- Top Ten Reasons for Failing the Driving Test
- Introduction – Why It’s Good to Wait
- Driving Test Scoring Criteria
- #1 Unsafe Lane Change
- #2 Failure to Yield
- #3 Failure to Stop
- #4 Illegal Left Turn
- #5 Improper Speed
- #6 Lack of Experience
- #7 Unfamiliar With Vehicle
- #8 Poor Scanning
- #9 Too Cautious
- #10 Unfamiliarity with Traffic Situations
- Epilogue – Preparing for Your Driving Test
Informational Videos
- Cellular Phone Use and Driving
- Golf Carts vs Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) — What’s the difference?
Close-Captioned Driver Education Videos
- Cellular Phone Use and Driving
- Golf Carts vs Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) — What’s the difference?
Videos en Español
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.