Publications for Drivers

New Drivers and Driver Licenses

Driver's Manual (Web page version with interactive practice quiz)
Note: Make sure that you read the current information about proofs of identity and date of birth.

Driver's Manual - Print version -  (PDF document 61 pages - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)
Note: Make sure that you read the current information about proofs of identity and date of birth.

Audio Driver's Manual - Download chapters of the manual in MP3 audio format in English or in Spanish.  You must have audio software that can play MP3 files.

Commercial Driver's Manual - (12 PDF documents that total 183 pages.  You need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Supplement to Driver's Manual for Tow Truck Driver's Endorsement
 -  (PDF document 45 pages - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Learner Permits and Junior Licenses

Road Test Tips (Web page version)
Road Test Tips - PDF Version (You need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Motorcycle Manual - (Web page version)
Note: Make sure that you read the current information about proofs of identity and date of birth.

Photo Licenses and ID Cards

Safety Information for Drivers

New York State's Occupant Restraint Law

Child Passenger Safety In New York State

Tips for Safer Motorcycling

You and the Drinking Driving Laws

The Drinking Driver Program

Sharing the Road Safely (Web page version)
Sharing the Road Safely - Print version (PDF document - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Guidelines for Granting Medical Exemptions for Safety Belt Use

Other Information for Drivers

Abstract of Driving Record (PDF document - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Suppose Your License Were Taken Away (PDF document - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Point and Insurance Reduction Program

Traffic Violations Bureau

Publications for Vehicle Owners

Insurance, Title Certificates, Parking for the Disabled

Auto Liability Insurance

Q & A About Your Certificate of Title

Parking for the Disabled

Vehicle Purchases, Repairs and Inspections

Let the Buyer Be Aware

Know Your Rights in Auto Repair

What to Expect if You File a Complaint Against a DMV Regulated Business (for consumers)

Know Your Rights if a Complaint or Other DMV Charges have been Filed Against You (for DMV-regulated facilities)

New York State Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspection Program for Cars and Light Trucks

A Consumer Guide to Readiness Monitor Failures as Part of the New York State Vehicle Inspection Program  (PDF document - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Publications About Other Subjects

ATVs: Information for Owners and Operators (Web page version)
ATVs: Information for Owners and Operators - Print Version (PDF document - You need Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Publicaciones en Español

Bienvenido al sitio Web del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados del Estado de Nueva York. Para servir mejor a nuestros clientes que hablan español, ofrecemos varias publicaciones en español. Nuestra meta es para suministrar una version completamente en española en nuestro sitio Web. Por favor, vuelve a visítarnos pronto para ver el progreso hacia nuestra meta.

Manual de Conducir  (Documento de formato PDF - 120 páginas - usted necesita Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Suplemento del Manual del Conductor: Aval Para Conducir Grúas
(Document de formato PDF - 48 páginas - usted necesita Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)

Seguridad de los Niños Pasajeros de Vehículos del Estado de Nueva York

Preguntas y Respuestas Acerca de su Certificado de Título

Conozca sus Derechos en las Reparaciones Automotrice

Mantenga Informado al Comprador

¿Cómo que mi automóvil no está listo?  Conduzca a NY hacia la limprieza
(Documento de formato PDF usted necesita Adobe Acrobat Reader®.)