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
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 ...
CDL
Why Do We Need School Bus Drivers? [Interview]
We interviewed James, a veteran school bus driver from Kansas City, who has been driving for 33 years, about his work: James was born in China and moved to the United States when he was 8. He is married with two children ...
Behind the Wheel
Hand Signals for Driving Explained - What to Do When Your Car’s Lights Fail
ContentsLeft Turn Hand Signal Right Turn Hand Signal Slow Down or Stop Hand Signal When to Use Hand Signals When Tail Lights or Brake Lights aren’t WorkingDriving can sometimes throw curveballs, like when your turn ...
CDL
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 ...
CDL
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 ...
Driving Tests
7 Tips To Take a Good Driver's License Photo (& What to Wear)
You will probably have a tough time finding anyone who actually likes the photo that is on their driver’s license. Most of the time, people have an expression on their face that they do not like, or their hai ...
Driving Tests
15 Automatic Fails on Your Driving Test
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 ...
Behind the Wheel
How To Drive a Stick Shift (Manual Car) in 9 Easy Steps
How to Drive Manual Transmission (a Stick Shift): Follow These Steps Some people call it learning how to drive stick or how to drive manual transmission. Whatever you call it, both are the same. Many drivers never ...
Driver Safety
How Often Should Tires Be Rotated & Balanced?
Rotating and balancing your tires is the most efficient method of increasing the life of your tires. Just like shoes, tires become more wear in certain areas because they experience more friction. A set of tires is ...