Who needs a commercial driver’s license? In the state of New Mexico, a CDL is required for any driver who operates a vehicle that: I weigh more than 26,000 pounds It has a combined vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds Taxes more than 15 passengers hazardous materials tables What are the general requirements for […]
Tag Archives: Driver Education
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Feb
Feb
Getting your driver’s license is one of the rites of passage for young people. It’s not as easy these days as it was for those of us who grew up in the 60s, 70s or even 80s. Things have changed significantly. For one thing, driver-education is no longer part of the curriculum in most Michigan […]
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Nov
Nov
There is no doubt that anyone who lives in a major American city will have some complaints about the intensity of rush hour traffic. Los Angeles is one of those cities. But further down that list is Atlanta, a rapidly growing city with very few traffic conundrums. If you own a car in the city […]
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Sep
Sep
Driver’s education dates as far back as the 1950’s in some states. The recent epidemic of teen crashes proves that it is needed now more than ever. Young inexperienced drivers are taking to the streets without any formal training at all. The SimuRide HE can change that by allowing young drivers to practice before they […]
It is common knowledge that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among our youth today. Over the years, parents, educators and law enforcement agencies, among others, have become increasingly aware of and concerned about the consequences of career crashes. In addition to federal mandates and education requirements, individual states have issued stricter laws […]