Everyone is required to wear a seatbelt in the U.S. for safety reasons. A study has shown that wearing seatbelts while driving can reduce the risk of death by 45% and serious injury by 50%.
Who can sign the application for a minor to get a driver's license or permit? A minor’s application can be signed by a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult.
Did you know that the rules of the road apply in parking lots just as they do on the streets and roads? By adhering strictly to the driving laws in these situations, you protect yourself in the event of an accident or other mishap.
Do you know that in some states, including, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, and North and South Dakota, you can legally obtain a learner’s permit at the age of 14?
Which was the first country to introduce a national registration license plate? Well, if you’ve guessed Netherlands, then you’re right! Called a “driving permit”, it was introduced in the year 1898.
Did you know until 2002, women in Lithuania were required to undergo a gynecological examination before they could obtain a driving license? In 2002, this regulation was deemed discriminatory.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you can still obtain a driver’s license by providing proof of your legal status in the U.S., identity, and residency details. You must also pass the required driving tests.
Can you name the regulatory authority behind trucking licenses and permits in the U.S.? Well, if you’ve guessed FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), then you’re right! It is a federal agency in the United States Department of Transportation.
You may find it interesting to know that from 1995 to 1999, there was effectively no speed limit on Montana's highways for daytime driving. A 75 miles per hour daytime limit was enacted by the state legislature in May 1999.
What are the different classes of licenses in the United States? In general, driver's licenses in the U.S. are classified according to the type and weight of vehicles you plan to drive, and age of the driver.
It is illegal for a person with no license to drive a motor vehicle. While the legal consequences differ from state to state and case to case, an unlicensed motorist could face huge fines and even jail time for driving.
Do you know that a foreign driving license is considered valid in 49 states of the U.S., except for Georgia? In most cases, your license will be valid for up to 3 months after the date you enter the United States.
Do you know that trucking companies that have obtained an IFTA license and IFTA Decal can travel to most Canadian provinces as well US States which are IFTA members? We can help you obtain all the required documents.
Each US state has different testing requirements for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). You can find a CDL manual at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office to know what your state requires. Or you can simply contact us!
In order to operate heavy trucks, drivers need valid commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). It involves CDL training, extensive background check, a written permit exam, and a driving test.
Marlen E. Pew has rightly said, “Recklessness is a species of crime and should be so regarded on our streets and highways.” Safety should always be your top priority on the road.
George Carlin once said, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”
In order to be eligible for a commercial driver's licenses (CDL) or permit, you must be at least 18 years old. However, you must be at least 21 if you are going to operate a heavy truck from state to state.
Can you use the photo that's on file from your previous license? Well, the answer is ‘No’. Everyone applying, reinstating, or renewing a driver's license in person must take a new photo.
Do you know that Texas State Highway 130, also known as the Pickle Parkway, is the fastest road in the United States with a speed limit of 85 MPH?
You can change your name on your driver's license by submitting a certified court order indicating the name change. Other certified name-change documents include marriage licenses, adoption, divorce decrees, gender change, and name change.
“To the everyday driver, we’d like to say that, anytime you’re engaging in something else while driving, that really does increase your crash risk by two to three times.” – Charlie Klauer
