Do you have questions about general driving related requirements like registration and insurance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driving? The California Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. "Save Time by Going Online," at www.dmv.ca.gov .

Q: I know the DMV has a driver handbook, but is there a handbook for senior drivers I can give to my aging parents?

A: Yes. The DMV now has a link to a Senior Guide for Safe Driving which you can view online or printed to give to your parents. The guide is not just for seniors; it was developed for anyone that may have driving concerns for themselves, a relative or just someone they may know. This useful guide contains information regarding physical and mental changes that may affect safe driving and practical strategies for recognizing, understanding, adapting to, and planning for these changes.

To view the guide, visit the following web address: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl625/dl625senior.pdf  or visit www.dmv.ca.gov  and clink on senior driving information.

Q: I made an appointment to visit the DMV over the phone but I can no longer make it to the appointment as scheduled. Can I cancel or reschedule my appointment online?

A: Yes. Use the View/Cancel option on the Welcome or Confirmation page of the Online Appointment System. You can find the Welcome or Confirmation pages by going to https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/foAppt2/welcome.do . Don't forget to reschedule while you're online. Save Time. Go Online!

Q: My license plates are due to be renewed next month but I never received my registration renewal form in the mail. Is there anything I can do?

A: If you have lost or did not receive a Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice, you can calculate registration fees by visiting the DMV Web site at www.dmv.ca.gov and clicking on Vehicle Registration and then Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator. Select the tool for registration renewal, which requires the license plate number, last five digits of the vehicle identification number, county, and zip code.

You may also call 1-800-777-0133 to find out what fees are due, what documents are required, and for payment options. To be eligible to renew registration online, you must have a renewal notice containing a Registration Identification Number (RIN).

The DMV is a department under the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, which is under the direction of Secretary Dale E. Bonner. The DMV licenses drivers, maintains driving records, registers and tracks official ownership of vehicles and vessels, investigates auto and identity-related fraud, and licenses car dealers, driving schools, and traffic violator schools. For more information about the DMV, visit www.dmv.ca.gov .