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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.

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. Many States insist any person driving freight or passengers for hire ''carry a valid commercial and/or chauffeur's license in that State.'' Thus a long-haul truck driver might carry more than one commercial license, one for every State to, from, or through which he drives.

One learning to drive for the first time need pass only the written and vision examination. One passes the road test when one is ready to drive without supervision.

One learning to drive for the first time need pass only the written and vision examination. One passes the road test when one is ready to drive without supervision.