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!

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Top 5 CDL Training Schools to Kickstart Your Trucking Career

Introduction to CDL Training Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training is a vital step for anyone looking to enter the trucking industry. With the increasing demand for professional truck drivers, obtaining a CDL can op ...
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Ace Your Air Brakes CDL Test with These Expert Tips and Free Practice Questions

Aspiring commercial drivers who want to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes must pass a CDL test to obtain the appropriate license. The test assesses the driver’s knowledge of air brake systems, as well as th ...
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The True Cost of a CDL License: What You Need to Know

If you’re considering a career in commercial driving, one of the first things you’ll need is a commercial driver’s license, or CDL. The cost of obtaining a CDL can vary depending on several factors, inc ...
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Why You Should Pass Your CDL Knowledge Exam Before Feb 2022: New Driver Training Requirements

Effective February 7, 2022, all entry-level drivers must complete their training with a training provider listed on the new federal Training Provider Registry (TPR). (Even a carrier that trains its drivers must be regist ...
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5 Things to Know Before You Become an Owner-Operator with No Experience [2025]

What is an owner-operator in trucking? An owner-operator (also known as a “single-truck operator” or an “independent trucker”) is a type of truck driver who owns the truck he or she drives and thu ...
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CDL Premium and the New Federal Training Provider Registry (TPR)

Starting on February 7, 2022, the CDL licensing process changed dramatically. But what exactly changed and how does it affect you? What has changed for the applicants? Starting on February 7, 2022, all entry-level applic ...
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CDL Federal Requirements

Earning your CDL is an important process if you plan to hit the streets in a commercial motorized vehicle (CMV). It all starts with knowing about the rules and requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis ...

Preparation Mistake #3: Carelessness from Overconfidence

Your progress:Why do even the most prepared students fail? To answer that question, we need to dig into the third and final costly preparation mistake aspiring drivers make: Preparation Mistake #3: Carelessness from Ov ...

America's Safest City for Young Drivers Award 2021

Our goal at Driving-Tests.org is to help young drivers, and all drivers for that matter, to drive safer. If you are a parent of a teen driver, or if you are a young driver yourself, we hope that our list will help you t ...