{"id":329507,"date":"2026-06-10T09:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/?page_id=329507"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:57:28","slug":"free-online-tools-help-teens-become-safer-drivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/news-and-media\/free-online-tools-help-teens-become-safer-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Online Tools Help Teens Become Safer Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Contact: \u00a0Office of Public Affairs<br>2415 First Avenue<br>Sacramento, CA 95818<br>(916) 657\u20136437 |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dmvpublicaffairs@dmv.ca.gov\">dmvpublicaffairs@dmv.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br>June 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need to know:<\/strong> The California DMV encourages new drivers to use its free, mobile-friendly resources, including the Teen Driver Roadmap, digital California Driver\u2019s Handbook and educational videos, to prepare for a future of safe driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sacramento<\/strong> <strong>\u2014 <\/strong>The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making it easier than ever for new drivers to build safe driving habits. Whether studying for a permit test, practicing behind-the-wheel or preparing for a drive test, the DMV offers a variety of mobile-friendly educational resources to help new drivers navigate every step of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cLearning to drive is an exciting milestone for new drivers and nothing is more important than being safe and knowledgeable when getting behind the wheel\u201d said DMV Director Steve Gordon. \u201cThe DMV has resources to help new drivers build their skills and confidence to make smart decisions on California\u2019s roads.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these resources is the <a href=\"\/portal\/teen-drivers\/\">Teen Driver Roadmap<\/a>, a step-by-step guide that helps teens and parents understand permit requirements and key licensing milestones. New drivers can also review the <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/california-quick-reference-drivers-handbook-dl-600-x-pdf\/\">California Quick Reference Driver\u2019s Handbook (PDF)<\/a>, which provides an easy-to-use overview of safe driving practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because new drivers benefit from watching instructional videos, the DMV offers a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NLWlZdaEoMY&amp;list=PL2ZduCrEeD5zE7vLmGWpXb-UGLXcq07pc\">14 educational videos<\/a> to reinforce classroom and behind-the-wheel training. These include the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NLWlZdaEoMY\">Rules of the Road<\/a>: Includes traffic signs, intersections, speed limits, signaling, parking and right-of-way rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VCv9Jow0q3c\">Share the Road<\/a>: Focuses on safely interacting with bicyclists, pedestrians, large trucks and other roadway users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eQ8AGkmtS1Q\">Drive Test Tips<\/a>: Designed to help new drivers prepare for their behind-the-wheel drive test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also never too early for new drivers to create a <a href=\"\/portal\/mydmv-account\/\">MyDMV account<\/a>, which provides convenient access to DMV services and allows customers to manage their driver\u2019s license and sign up for online renewal notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New drivers, parents, guardians, educators and driving schools are encouraged to use and share these free resources available on the DMV website at <a href=\"\/portal\">dmv.ca.gov<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CaliforniaDMV\">California DMV YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before Going to a DMV Office \u2014 Try Online First<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit, including simple self-service transactions that are no longer available in offices. The DMV encourages customers to use its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv-online\/\">online services<\/a>&nbsp;and other service channels to complete transactions, such as eligible driver\u2019s license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/make-an-appointment\/service-advisor\/\">Service Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;on the DMV website to learn about options to complete DMV tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go Paperless \u2014 To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver\u2019s license renewal notices, sign in or create a secure online account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/\">dmv.ca.gov<\/a> to opt in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sign up to receive the latest DMV News Alerts:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv-news-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMV NEWS ALERTS \u2013 California DMV<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2026 What you need to know: The California DMV encourages new drivers to use its free, mobile-friendly resources, including the Teen Driver Roadmap, digital California Driver\u2019s Handbook and educational videos, to prepare for a future of safe driving. 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