Latest Driving & DMV Information May 2013, page 1

Applying for your Commercial Drivers license in Alaska has several steps and if you are choosing a career in the field of commercial driving it is also mandatory. It is important to know which type of truck you wish to drive and what materials you will potentially be carrying before beginning the application process. In Alaska if you wish to haul certain materials, or drive specific types of commercial vehicles you will need to apply for endorsements at the time you apply for the standard CDL... Read More

There are many types of Commercial driving careers. Before you decide to take your test, you should know at least two areas of this type of transport that you would be interested in applying for after receiving your license. Michigan requires Commercial drivers to obtain specific endorsements, in addition to the standard CDL if you wish to transport selective types of materials. One in particular is the hazardous material endorsement required for any driver wishing to carry materials listed i... Read More

For some, the mere thought of going through any test could be quite overwhelming, the two most probable reasons being, first, you may be going in to take your test unprepared; second, you may be overwhelmed by the occasion and too dominated with fear of failing. Just like any other test, the DMV test could be a scary affair for some. The fact that the DMV test has both the written and practical parts to it makes it more nervewrecking. What is the DMV test? The DMV test is a driving skill test... Read More

The state of Washington operates a Department of Licensing rather than a Department of Motor Vehicles. This nomenclature is not just a formality. The distinction points to the fact that the DOL focuses on licensing rather than motor vehicle-related services exclusively. Any type of license may be obtained from the DOL, from driver licenses to liquor licenses, managers’ licenses, professional licenses and more. This is different from many other states, where DMVs are likely to be dedicated ex... Read More

Each state’s law and traffic rules may vary, but there are many basic topics that you will find covered in the DMV handbook regardless of where you are studying for your test. In any case, be sure that you read the handbook thoroughly and study each section to be fully prepared for your test. This following article outlines the crucial topics you may find in your states DMV handbook. How to Use the Department of Motor Vehicles In the first section of the DMV handbook you will find helpful inf... Read More