[SEL] Driver licensing

[Bruce Younger]

>>>Driver licencing is quite complex in the UK and Europe, you have lots
of different classes of licence. I have car, motorcycle and truck
licences, but within the average group such as the car or truck there
are more sub-classes that you may or may not need a test for.

>>>Peter

Classes?  For a commercial driver's license anywhere in the US, many.
Mine is good for autos, motorcycles, trucks under and over 26,000
pounds, trailers over 10,000 pounds GVWR, double and triple trailers,
tanks, buses, air brakes, and hazardous materials.  
Each endorsement has its own written test.  If those are passed, you
take three "skills tests" which are pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic
vehicle control, and an on-road test.  
Additionally, for commercial drivers the blood alcohol limit is lower
(.04 vs .08%), and penalties for drunk or drugged driving are severe.  A
second offense is loss of license for life.  

Bruce Younger
Lenexa, Kansas USA
mailto:sluggo54 at hotmail.com
 

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