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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!

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

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 ...
Driver Safety

This Is How to Use a Toll Road: 8 Basic Guidelines

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Toll roads are not common in all areas of the United States; however, if one happens to become part of your route, there is no reason to recalculate. T ...
Driving Tests

How to Renew Your Driver’s License in 7 Simple Steps

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…In most states, driver’s licenses require renewal every four years. If you received your first driver’s license at the standard age of sixteen, this me ...
Driver Safety

How to Hire A Car Accident Attorney in 6 Expert Tips

An auto accident is a terrifying experience, even if it is only a minor fender-bender. The only thing on your mind is your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the condition of your vehicle. Unfortunately, in ...