CDL Tests And General CDL Information

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb (11,793 kg) or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes (but is not limited to) tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses.

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Truck Accident Causes


According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 368,000 large trucks involved in crashes in 2006 alone. These accidents, given the size of the vehicles involved, can be catastrophic, resulting in severe injury and death. There are a number of causes for large truck accidents. These causes include, but are not limited to: Overloaded Trucks Poor tire maintenance Poor or defective roadways Poor driver training Unrealistic schedules leading to Driver fatigue Unsafe speeds Overloaded Trucks Overloaded trucks pose a number of threats on the roadway, and can cause an accident in a number of ways: Can lea

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