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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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 [2024]

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 ...
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6 Things to Know About International Driver's License (a.k.a. International Driving Permit)

ContentsYour IDL/IDP is not recognized everywhere Where to get an International Driver’s License How to get an International Driver’s License How to use the International Driver’s License / Permit I ...

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 ...
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How to find CDL drivers

Learn how to find and hire first-class CDL drivers with these practical tips. It’s getting harder for employers to find qualified drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). More and more drivers are re ...
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CDL Endorsements and Restrictions

Earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the first step towards a flourishing career as a truck driver. The demand for commercial driving workforce is huge: a lot of employers go to great lengths to find C ...