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District of Columbia Driver Manual
by District of Columbia Department of Motor VehiclesThe District is committed to protecting the lives of those traveling on city roads. Vision Zero represents the city’s goal of reducing traffic fatalities to zero. Traffic deaths and serious injuries are preventable.
Colorado Driver Handbook
by Colorado Department of TransportationThe Driver Handbook is a summary of the laws, rules and safe driving practices that apply to all persons who drive a vehicle in the state of Colorado.
Georgia Driver's Manual
by Georgia Department of Driver ServicesThis manual will help individuals qualify for a Georgia Driver's License and to become a safer driver.
Connecticut Driver's Manual
by Connecticut Department of TransportationConnecticut Driver’s Manual
This manual provides information needed to drive a passenger vehicle. A non-commercial driver’s license is known and designated as Class D. Unless restrictions appear on the license, a Class D license may be used to operate any motor vehicle except a commercial motor vehicle.
Iowa Driver's Manual
by Iowa Department of TransportationThis manual will provide you the information needed for a general understanding of the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. However, it is NOT intended to serve as a precise statement of Iowa statutes concerning the operation of a motor vehicle and should not be considered as such. For further information, check the Code of Iowa, Chapters 321 through 321J, and the Iowa Department of Transportation rules contained in the Iowa Administrative Code.
North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual
by North Dakota Department of TransportationThe privilege of driving a motor vehicle in the state of North Dakota must first be earned. This manual will help you earn and keep this privilege. The manual is designed as a basic reference for all drivers, and should be used to prepare for the written driver’s examination. It does not include some of the information needed to qualify for driving passenger buses, school buses, motorcycles, and heavy trucks. Such additional information is contained in separate manuals available at all driver license offices.
This manual will introduce you to North Dakota traffic laws, rules of the road, and other safe driving practices. You owe it to yourself to develop all the skills and knowledge needed to become a safe driver.
Vermont Driver's Manual
by Vermont Department of TransportationVermont Driver's Manual includes everything needed for obtaining a learner permit. Also available in audio format or in an interactive online version - https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/driver-training
Virginia’s Driver Manual
by Virginia Department of TransportationThe Virginia Driver’s Manual will help you learn and understand safe driving practices. Study this manual to prepare for the knowledge test, obtain a Virginia driver’s license and become a safe driver.
California Driver Handbook
by Department of Motor VehiclesThis California Driver Handbook promotes practicing safe driving habits among the public to improve California's roadways.
Tennesee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland SecurityTennesee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
State of Alaska Driver Manual
by Prepared By Alaska Department Of Administration Division Of Motor VehiclesState of Alaska Driver Manual
Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1
by Arkansas PoliceWith a driver license comes the responsibility of being familiar with the laws of the road. As a driver you are accountable for what may be thrown from the vehicle onto a city street or state highway.
Rhode Island Driver’s Manual
by Division of Motor Vehicle and Rhode IslandDriver's Manual Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
South Carolina Driver’s Manual
by South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesSouth Carolina Driver’s Manual
Kentucky Driver Manual
by Kentucky State PoliceThe Kentucky Drivers Manual has been prepared by the Kentucky State Police to provide you with the knowledge and basic skills to become a safe and courteous driver. By thoroughly studying this manual, you will develop good driving habits and a better understanding the traffic laws of Kentucky. It should be your goal to learn everything you can before starting your driving career. By committing yourself to this goal, you will in turn make the roadways of Kentucky safer for everyone.
Montana Driver Manual
by Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle DivisionAs Montanans, we don’t think twice about jumping in our vehicles and driving 300 or 400 miles to visit family, watch our kids play sports, or find a stream where the fish are rising. Whatever the reason for our travels, the Montana Driver Manual provides a wealth of information to help us stay safe on our roads and highways.
Mississippi Driver's Manual
by Mississippi Department of Public SafetyObtaining this driver manual is your first step toward becoming a licensed driver in Mississippi. We will do all we can to help you reach your goal. In this manual, you will find the rules that govern the operation of motor vehicles on our roadways. We urge you to learn and obey them.
Missouri Driver Guide
by Missouri Department of RevenueCarefully studying the Missouri Driver Guide will increase your driving confidence and broaden your knowledge of Missouri traffic laws. The more knowledge you have, the safer you are!
Maryland Driver's Manual
by Maryland Motor Vehicle AdministrationThe MVA knowledge test that you must pass to get a non-commercial Class C learner's permit is based on information in the Maryland Driver's Manual. The manual includes basic knowledge on driver safety for new drivers, including: Maryland's traffic laws; highway signs that warn and direct traffic; safe driving practices. The graphics, full-color design, and brief paragraphs are easy to read and packed with driver safety facts.
Louisiana Class D and E Driver's Guide
by Louisiana Office of Motor VehiclesThis guide is designed to provide you with the rules of the road, knowledge to assist you in making better driving decisions and valuable information on safety and sharing the road with others. It is incumbent upon you, the driver, to respect all traffic laws and other drivers as well.
This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations.
State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide
by State of Maine Bureau of Motor VehiclesOne of life's great rites of passage is obtaining our first driver's license. It represents a milestone in independence; indeed, with the invention of the automobile, the ability to operate a motor vehicle represents the greatest level of freedom, flexibility, and mobility in human history. As exciting as having a valid license and a dependable motor vehicle can be, great danger awaits the unwary motorist. Let us never forget that we are driving a two thousand pound piece of steel. We must be vigilant, at all times, in our attention to driving to protect not only ourselves, but all others who are sharing Maine's roadways.
As you review and learn the contents of this manual, it is important to keep in mind that everything around you as a driver--from the painted lines in the road, the road signs, traffic control lights and rumble strips to the safety belts, directional signals, airbags, and anti-lock brakes--has been developed and mandated for use because, in their absence, someone died. While these devices greatly enhance the odds of emerging safely from a crash, the most critical component is the skill of the operator. That's where you come in.
Wyoming Rules of the Road
by Wyoming Department of TransportationWyoming Rules of the Road - The 2017 State of Wyoming Driver License Manual by the Wyoming Department of Transportation
Texas Driver Handbook
by Texas Department of Public SafetyThe Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, is committed to creating a faster, easier, and friendlier driver license experience and a safer Texas. One step toward achieving these important goals is to continuously improve the Texas Driver Handbook by providing you with accurate information on traffic laws, clear images of road signs, examples of common driving situations, and general safety tips. We have also included special tips to emphasize important information you need to know.
Although the Texas Driver Handbook has been revised, its primary purpose remains the same: 1) to help you qualify for a Texas driver license, and 2) to help you become a safer driver. The information contained in this handbook is not an official legal reference to Texas traffic laws. The information provided is only intended to explain applicable federal and state laws you need to understand in order to successfully operate a motor vehicle in Texas. If you would like to know the actual language of any traffic or criminal laws referenced in this handbook, please refer to the Texas Transportation Code and Texas Penal Code.
Once you receive your Texas driver license, keep this handbook as a reference on traffic safety and update it as needed. The Texas Legislature meets every two years and regularly makes changes to traffic laws. For the most current information on driver licensing visit our website at http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/.
New Mexico Driver Manual
by New Mexico Motor Vehicle DivisionNew Mexico Driver Manual by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division