Official state manuals

Get your state's DMV driver's handbook

Choose your state to open its DMV driver's handbook or driver's manual page. Use it to read the current handbook online, open the PDF, and study the road signs and traffic laws used on the permit or license test.

Select your state CDL handbooks

Official handbook links

Each state card opens that state's handbook page, with the manual and PDF most learners use before the written test.

Built for quick lookup

Search by state name or abbreviation instead of sorting through each agency site.

Ready for practice

After the manual, take a free permit practice test. It is a quick way to see which road signs and rules still need work.

Select your state handbook

Search by state name or abbreviation. If you are looking for a Texas driver's handbook PDF, Illinois Rules of the Road book, Tennessee driver's handbook, or Ohio BMV handbook, start here.

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Read the manual, then test yourself

The handbook gives you the rules. A practice test shows whether you can use them when the question is phrased like the real permit test.

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Common handbook questions

Short answers for learners who are not sure which manual to use.

Which handbook should I read?

For a standard learner's permit or driver's license, start with your state's regular driver's handbook. People may call it a driver's manual, DMV book, permit book, or driver's ed book. CDL and motorcycle manuals are separate.

Can I download the DMV handbook PDF?

Yes. Open your state page and use the PDF link. You can read it on your phone or save it for offline study.

Where can I get a printed driver's handbook?

Some agencies still offer printed copies at DMV offices, licensing branches, or by mail. Start with your state page here, then check the linked agency page for print options.

Are these official state handbooks?

Yes. Each state page collects the official driver's handbook and PDF from that state's licensing agency, so you can open the manual for the state where you plan to test.