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.

Sunday, December 26

Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in California


The number of truck accidents in California is very alarming. In 2007 alone, there are 10,626 non-fatal crashes and 5,315 recorded injuries in crashes involving large trucks. Also, in 2003, there were a total of 332 fatal truck accidents. In addition, every 16 minutes, a truck gets involve in accidents which results in major injuries and even death, mostly by the driver or passengers of the other vehicle.Various measures are being done by the government to reduce these numbers. In fact, laws were passed to regulate the trucking industry and to lessen accidents involving trucks and buses. Here are some of the laws:• The Code of Federal Regul

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