Changes

Nearly all states require any new resident to pass a written examination on the basics of safe driving and the particular laws of the jurisdiction. Some of those laws can strike a newcomer as peculiar. For instance, in [[New Jersey]] any person who serves [[alcoholic drinks]] to a guest who subsequently has an accident while driving under the influence of the alcohol so served, could be civilly liable for any property damage, injury, or death resulting from said accident(s).

Nearly all states require any new resident to pass a written examination on the basics of safe driving and the particular laws of the jurisdiction. Some of those laws can strike a newcomer as peculiar. For instance, in [[New Jersey]] any person who serves [[alcoholic drinks]] to a guest who subsequently has an accident while driving under the influence of the alcohol so served, could be civilly liable for any property damage, injury, or death resulting from said accident(s).

In addition, the first license any driver holds must pass a road test with a State trooper as an examining passenger. Typically this means driving around the block and demonstrating required proficiency with lane discipline, turning, signaling, watching for hazards, and so on. A first licensee must also pass a vision test to make sure he can see the hazards around him. One must pass the test in the vehicle(s) one wishes to drive, whether car, motorcycle, or both.

In addition, a new driver qualifying for a driver's license for the first time must pass a road test with a State trooper as an examining passenger. Typically this means driving around the block and demonstrating required proficiency with lane discipline, turning, signaling, watching for hazards, and so on. A first licensee must also pass a vision test to make sure he can see the hazards around him. One must pass the test in the vehicle(s) one wishes to drive, whether car, motorcycle, or both. Most States reciprocally accept the results of one's first road test as valid in their jurisdiction for any driver hoping to qualify for driver's licensure in the new State.

Obviously one qualifying for a commercial or chauffeur's license must pass the more rigorous written examination in the laws applicable to carrying freight or passengers for hire. In addition, one must pass the road test in the vehicle he wishes to qualify to drive, if it is larger than a four-door sedan or wagon or a "mini-van." This includes heavy trucks, "stretch" limousines, and buses carrying 45 or more passengers.

Obviously one qualifying for a commercial or chauffeur's license must pass the more rigorous written examination in the laws applicable to carrying freight or passengers for hire. In addition, one must pass the road test in the vehicle he wishes to qualify to drive, if it is larger than a four-door sedan or wagon or a "mini-van." This includes heavy trucks, "stretch" limousines, and buses carrying 45 or more passengers.