Know What to Expect

Driving is not only an activity that gets you from point A to point B, but is enjoyable at the same time. But before you get out on the road, you will need a license to operate a motor vehicle. To help you along the way towards earning your driver’s license, CDL, or motorcycle license, we created a number of beginner driving tips. If you are preparing for the written exam, make sure to take our free practice tests as well!

CDL

Understanding the Different Classes of CDL Licenses: A, B, and C

A Commercial Driver’s License is required to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, dump trucks, and passenger buses. If you long for a career on the road rather than in an o ...
Behind the Wheel

How to Parallel Park: 10 Ridiculously Easy Parallel Parking Steps

Parallel parking involves positioning a vehicle parallel to the road and between two parked cars, a task that often causes anxiety for many drivers. This skill requires practice to master, and expert advice and safety t ...
Behind the Wheel

6 Steps of a 3 Point Turn That Help You Breeze Through Your Driving Test

What is a Three-Point Turn (Also Known as a K-Turn or Y-Turn)? The three-point turn, commonly referred to as a K-turn or Y-turn, is a technique used to turn a vehicle around in a small space by moving forward, then ...
Behind the Wheel

15 Weird Traffic Laws That Will Make You LOL

Although you might plead, whine, and pout about getting pulled over for speeding or running a red light, it is easy to understand why traffic laws such as speed limits are put in place. But hidden among the regular ...
Behind the Wheel

It’s a Jungle Out There: How to Avoid 6 Dangerous Obstacles on the Roadway

Experienced drivers know that driving is like playing a video game in that there is always something popping up in your path. All drivers should be aware that objects will periodically appear in the road. Considerin ...
Driving Tests

15 Silly Mistakes ("Automatic Fails") That Prevent You From Passing Your Driving Test Today

Rolling Stops Improper Lane Changing Lack of Steering Control Distracted Driving Confusion at Four-Way Stops Improper Freeway Merging Driving Too Slowly Driving Too Fast for Conditions Changing Lanes in an Intersection ...
CDL

How to Get a Commercial Driver License in 2024

What is a CDL License? “CDL” refers to a Commercial Driver’s License, which is a must-have in the United States for anyone planning to operate large vehicles, heavy machinery, or transport hazardous materia ...
Driver Safety

This Is How You Adjust and Use Your Mirrors Properly to Have Clear Visibility

There is a reason driver’s education teachers hound you about checking your mirrors. Your side and rear-view mirrors are among the most important safety features on your vehicle. Without them, you would only be abl ...
Behind the Wheel

How To Drive a Stick Shift (Manual Car) in 9 Easy Steps

Follow These Steps to Drive a Stick Shift Some people call it learning how to drive stick or how to drive a manual. Whatever you call it, both are the same. Many drivers never learn how to drive a car with a manua ...