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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.

Monday, October 25

What To Do After A Large Truck Accident

Monday, October 25, 2010 Posted by CDL Tests
We all know what to do after a car accident: call the police, and don't leave the scene until told we can leave. But what about an accident involving a large commercial truck? Is it the same as for a car accident? In some ways yes, but in some ways no. Here is your guide to understanding what to do and why after your accident with a large truck.
A Question of Scale
Large trucks are just, well, larger than your average vehicle. With a gross weight up to 80,000 pounds (or more, if a special license is obtained), a large truck dwarfs even the largest SUVs. Because of their mass, large trucks are more dangerous than passenger cars on the h

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