Latest Driving & DMV Information May 2014, page 2

The CDL test in Georgia is very similar to other state’s CDL tests. There could hardly be found any single anomalous law that only applies in Georgia. These questions are based on the CDL commercial manual for the state of Georgia —that can be found here These questions are based of the Commercial manual from 2013. In preparing top acquire your CDL driver’s license , below you’ll find a snippet of what to expect on the Georgia CDL test. Vehicle The first third of the manual is concerned wi... Read More

In addition to offering the Class-M Motorcycle license, New York also makes a junior license available (Class MJ). In order to obtain either of these licenses, you have to have a learners permit first. The permit test is based of New York’s Motorcycle Manual, which can be found here. Those seeking full licensure are also required to take the standard New York driver’s license test , in addition to the motorcycle road test after 30 hours practice time. In New York, motorcycles need to have... Read More

Florida requires learners to take the same test that all drivers are required to take to get their license. In addition they are required to take an additional prep course called the DATA course. There are forty questions on the DMV test. Half are about signs and the other half road rules. This is an overview of the road rules section when applying for your learner’s permit: Speed Limits and Intersections Standard Speeds (subject to road conditions and construction): Municipal Speed ... Read More

Getting an International Driving Permit is a relatively cheap and easy process if you have a US Drivers license. However, there are many fraudulent organizations offering bogus IDPs. It is important to go through the organizations approved by your state. In California, the go-to agencies are AAA and the National Automobile Club. Obtaining a Permit Getting an International Drivers Permit lets an American with a state-issued driver’s license abroad drive in any country that accepts IDP. Ove... Read More

Safety and Specifications Helmets Any operator or passenger who is below eighteen years old must wear a protective helmet. The helmet must be secured on any minor while he or she is on the motorcycle, while the vehicle is being driven or operated in any way. This goes for all-terrain vehicles and motor driven cycles as well. Read more here. Protective Face Gear If any of these types of vehicles lacks a protective windshield, all operators and passengers, regardless of age, must wear p... Read More