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State of Alaska Driver Manual
by Prepared By Alaska Department Of Administration Division Of Motor VehiclesState of Alaska Driver Manual
Arizona Driver License Manual
by Arizona Department of TransportationThe Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) is pleased to provide this guide to Arizona traffic laws and information for obtaining a driver license or identification card. This manual also provides essential safety information for both new and experienced Arizona drivers.
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.
California Driver Handbook
by Department of Motor VehiclesThis California Driver Handbook promotes practicing safe driving habits among the public to improve California's roadways.
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.
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.
Delaware Driver Manual
by Delaware Division of Motor VehiclesThe Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has prepared this manual to assist both new and current motorists to better prepare for challenges that may be encountered while navigating Delaware’s roadways.
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.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook
by Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesThe Official Florida Driver License Handbook is produced by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). This guide has the information you need to prepare for the Florida Driver License Class E Knowledge Exam and Driving Skills Test and to help you drive safely and lawfully.
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.
Indiana Driver's Manual
by Bureau of Motor Vehicles IndianaThe BMV’s Driver’s Manual contains the latest information you will need to successfully pass an operator’s knowledge examination and obtain an Indiana driver’s license. The Driver’s Manual is also a great way for anyone to review updated traffic laws and regulations.
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.
Kansas Driving Handbook
by Kansas Department of Motor VehiclesThis manual provides information on safe driving rules and practices all drivers should know. This manual does NOT provide information on all aspects of driving. You may have to contact the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles for additional information. Be sure to read the entire manual carefully. You should read and study this manual to help you pass the written test(s) for a Driver’s License.
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle, motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Kansas is required to have a Driver’s License. You are required to have a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to Kansas.
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.
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.
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.
Massachusetts Driver's Manual
by Massachusetts Department of VehiclesThe manual is a helpful guide and a reminder that a driver’s license is a privilege, and with that comes the responsibilities of understanding and following the laws, and keeping you and other drivers safe on the road. Please read the rules of the road in order to prepare for your road test and a lifetime of safe driving, bicycling, and walking.
What Every Driver Must Know Michigan
by Michigan Department of TransportationWhat Every Driver Must Know Michigan
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.