Section 1 - The California Driver's License

A California drivers license allows you

to drive on public roads

Before getting a drivers license in california

You're required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in the handbook

To drive your vehicle type, you must have a

correct license to drive your vehicle type. Most people need a noncommercial class C drivers license.

in order to operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles and other vehicles types, you must

have a different class of license

Real ID Drivers license

Beginning May 2025, your drivers license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to:

* Board an airplane for domestic flights

* Enter military bases.

* Enter most federal facilities.

Drivers Licenses for undocumented residents

California offers drivers license for all residents regardless of immigration status.

Organ and Tissue Donor

For more information, visit donateLIFEcalifornia.org

Veterans

Visit dmv.ca.gov/veterans to learn more about the requirements and benefits of a veteran designation.

ID Cards

issued for identification purposes to eligible persons of any age. They don't permit you to drive. To get an ID, you must provide your identity document, residency documents, and social security number.

Visit dmv.ca.gov/id-cards to complete an ID card application and get information on current acceptable documents and reduced free, no-fee, or senior id cards.