what class is a standard driver's license uk
Driver and Vehicle Agency


when this role was transferred to the UK-wide Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. Standards for drivers and vehicles in the rest of the UK are set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Previously the responsibility of the DVTA, the DVA is responsible for the testing of both drivers, in the form of theory and practical driving tests, and vehicles, primarily through the MOT test. The standards and form of these tests is the same as in the rest of the United Kingdom, where they are performed by the Driver
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Truck driver


years before they can apply for an HR, to upgrade to an HC class licence a person must have an MR or HR class licence for 1 year and to upgrade to an MC class licence a person must have an HR or HC class licence for 1 year. A driver's license in Canada, including commercial vehicle licenses, are issued and regulated provincially. Regarding CDL (commercial drivers licenses), there is no standardization between provinces and territories. In the EU, one or more of the categories of Large Goods Vehicle
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Driver's licenses in the United States


In the United States, driver's licenses are issued by each individual state, territory, and the District of Columbia rather than by the federal government because of the concept of federalism. Drivers are normally required to obtain a license from their state of residence and all states recognize each other's licenses for non-resident age requirements. A state may also suspend an individual's driving privilege within its borders for traffic violations. Many states share a common system of license classes, with some exceptions, e.g. commercial license classes are standardized
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Truck driver


hour and the average hourly rate was reported as $15.53 an hour. Certain special industry driving jobs such as oilfield services like vacuum, dry bulk, and winch truck drivers, can receive a $22.00 or higher hourly wage. In Australia heavy vehicle licenses are issued by the states but are a national standard; there are 5 classes of license required by drivers of heavy vehicles: A person must have a C class (car) licence for 1 year before they can apply for an LR or MR class licence and 2
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Real ID Act


"de facto" standard form of identification within the country. For non-drivers, states also issue voluntary identification cards which do not grant driving privileges. Prior to the Real ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's license or identification card, including the look of the card, what data is on the card, what documents must be provided to obtain one, and what information is stored in each state's database of licensed drivers and identification card holders. Driver's
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Professional Truck Driver Institute


Each candidate for licensing of the CDL classes are taught to familiarize themselves with local, regional, State, and National laws governing commercial motor freight. Standardizing classes of commercial licensing were adopted by all states under federal acts. For example, in Texas, the former commercial class license called a "Chauffeur" license was changed to the multi-class CDL, differentiating between Class A, Class B, endorsements, and the non-commercial Class C licenses. U.S. enactment of more stringent record keeping of candidates seeking commercial motor carrier
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Commercial driver's license


the PCV Licence (PCV stands for Passenger Carrying Vehicle) enables the holder to drive buses and/or minibuses, subject to what kind of Practical Driving Test the licence holder passes. All places in Australia have a mostly similar driver licence system, although some things can change in each state or territory (e.g. what classes of license are available). GVM is the maximum recommended weight a vehicle can be when loaded. A 'Class C' Licence allows the holder to drive cars, utilities, vans, some light trucks, car
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Driver's license


age in Iceland for a D1 class license is 21 years old and D class (and DE class) license is 23 years old, the same rules apply as with a C/CE class license. The minimum age for getting a driver's license in Norway is 16 for A1, T (tractor), 18 for A-C1, 21 for C/D1 and 24 for D. The driver's licenses issued before 2013 are revoked when he/she has reached an age of 100. The driver's licenses for
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Driver's license


Indonesian. It is a card which legally permits one to drive a motor vehicle. In Indonesia, there are classes for each driving license for which is allowed to drive a type of motor vehicle: The classes above are also allowed by the age of the driver according to the class of the driving license. The ages are accordingly issued to the different classes of the driver's choice: Japanese driver's licenses bear one of the following 3 colors on the expiration date. The Gold License is granted to any driver who,
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Commercial driver's license


law, all drivers have been required to have a CDL in order to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed testing standards for licensing drivers. U.S. states are able to issue CDLs only after a written and practical test have been given by the State or approved testing facility. A driver needs a CDL if the vehicle meets one of the following definitions of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV): Class A: Any combination of vehicles which has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination
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Amateur radio


to minimise interference or EMC to any other device. Although allowable power levels are moderate by commercial standards, they are sufficient to enable global communication. Lower license classes usually have lower power limits; for example, the lowest license class in the UK (Foundation licence) has a limit of 10 W. Power limits vary from country to country and between license classes within a country. For example, the peak envelope power limits for the highest available license classes in a few selected countries are: 2.25 kW in Canada, 1.5 kW
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Learner's permit


or over the age of 16, then can apply for a Class 5 GDL license, which carries some of the same restrictions, but no longer requires a fully licensed Class 5 non-GDL driver in the passenger seat. Once the person becomes 18 and holds the Class 5 GDL license for at least 2 years, they can do an advanced road test which if they pass, they'll become a fully licensed Class 5 driver. In France, there is Graduated driver licensing for people between the ages of 15 and 17
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Professional Truck Driver Institute


regulated in the USA, the successful candidate received a Class-A CDL, (Commercial Driver's License), formerly known as a Chauffeur's license. In the United States, federal legislation was enacted to consolidate record keeping of the many different State's Department of Transportation. During this time, debates continued on the need for an organization capable of training administration for commercial motor carrier safety. Created in 1986, PTDI is a non-profit charitable organization that is regularly tested by transportation officials for curricula proficiency and standards.
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Corruption in Canada


Some provinces such as Ontario has privatized drivers licensing, while others offer it as a public service. There exist corruption at various levels of drivers licensing. A dangerous corruption is when non-qualified people obtain drivers licenses by bribing licensing officers. Issuing of fake in-class driving lesson certificates is another scam related to obtaining licensing. In-class driver lesson certificates are used to get discount rates from insurance companies. A Toronto Star investigation found that "truck-driver testing centre is letting learners earn their licences without being required
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Graduated driver licensing


take a practical driver's exam (road test). Upon succeeding the driver's exam, they receive their Class 7 N (Novice) licence, which allows them to drive alone, but with several restrictions. After a minimum of two years of safe driving, they may take another practical driver’s exam (Class 5 road test), and upon passing, they become a full licensed Class 5 driver. Novice drivers may even be able to take their Class 5 road test after only 18 months, if they’ve
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Driver's education


Driver's education, driver education, driving education, driver's ed, or driving tuition or driving lessons is a formal class or program that prepares a new driver to obtain a learner's permit or driver's license. The formal class program may also prepare existing license holders for an overseas license conversion or medical assessment driving test or refresher course. It may take place in a classroom, in a vehicle, online, or a combination of the above. Topics of instruction include traffic code or laws and vehicle operation. Typically
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Commercial driver's license


-based motor tricycles, tractors and implements such as graders. You can also drive vehicles that seat up to 12 adults, including the driver. The medical standards for drivers of commercial vehicles are set by the National Transport Commission and Austroads, and are set out in 'Assessing Fitness to Drive' (available from the Austroads website). For those applying for heavy vehicle licence classes MR (Medium Rigid), HR (Heavy Rigid), HC (Heavy Combination) or MC (Multi Combination), it is strongly
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Driver's licenses in the United States


to digitized driver's licenses, which incorporate holograms and bar codes to prevent forgery. Many states, usually through the same agency that issues driver's licenses, provide identification cards for people who do not drive. The Department of Homeland Security has the power through the Real ID Act of 2005 to set standards relating to identification of applicants and license design for state-issued driver licenses and identification cards. States are not required to comply with Real ID, but if a state does not comply, any driver licenses or ID cards
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Coalition for a Secure Driver's License


meet federal standards. Awards have been given to Nevada, Virginia, Nebraska, Colorado, Indiana, Florida, New Jersey, California, South Dakota, Delaware, Kansas, West Virginia, and New Mexico. In December 2005, the Coalition for a Secure Driver's License launched a billboard campaign in North Carolina urging the increase of driver's license issuance standards, which group members felt were overly lax. The billboard's slogan, "Don't License Terrorists" accompanied an image of a terrorist wearing a traditional Arab headdress while
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Driver's license


after reviews of the foreign jurisdiction's licensing processes. Where standards in the other jurisdiction are comparable in areas such as medical standards, minimum driving age, and knowledge and road testing, an exchange of the foreign jurisdiction's license may occur. This may also be called Driver's License Reciprocity. Most issuing authorities require holders of foreign permits taking up residence in their jurisdiction to obtain a local driving permit within a limited time, typically 6 months or 1 year. In most cases, the driver must follow the full local procedure
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency


the accuracy of the data held remains a continuing problem. Anyone can request information from the database if they purport to have just cause to need it, for a fee of £2.50. The database of drivers, developed in the late 1980s, holds details of some 42 million driving licence holders in the UK. It is used to produce driving licences and to assist bodies such as the Driving Standards Agency, police and courts in the enforcement of legislation concerning driving entitlements and road safety. The DVLA revealed in December 2012 that
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Joshua's Law


(Class CP license). Can operate a Class C vehicle when accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive a class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. Step 2, the Intermediate license (Class D license). Drivers are 16 years of age, who have held an Instructional Permit for 12 months and 1 day and passed the state-administered comprehensive on-road driving test are eligible
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Driver's license


license for which is allowed to drive a type of motor vehicle: The classes above are also allowed by the age of the driver according to the class of the driving license. The ages are accordingly issued to the different classes of the driver's choice: The European Union has adopted a common format for driving permits within all 31 European Economic Area member states (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), and a common set of driving permit categories. They were introduced to replace the 110 different plastic and paper driving permits
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Driving licence in Lebanon


only required to take a theory test (similar to the learner license test) within a year of arrival or even simply convert their license to a full Lebanese drivers license for only $40 without any further tests (e.g. Jordan); until this time they may continue to drive on their foreign drivers license provided it is either written in Arabic, French, or English, or they have an authorized translation available. The Lebanese driver licencing system is split into six classes of licence. Class 1 ("car licence")
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Copyright Licensing Agency


and the Trading Standards Institute. At Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2011, CLA launched a new industry-standard digital copyright icon which displays publishers' key terms of use on their websites. Entitled, 'What can I do with this content?', the tool aims to benefit publishers by communicating their copyright policy; providing an industry-standard format for displaying copyright terms on the internet and generating revenue for those publishers signed up to the UK collective licensing scheme. The CLA often claim to support all authors and publishers,
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Driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in the United States


Finally, the effort to restore access to driver's licenses was passed as an administrative measure through the Department of Motor Vehicles only to be withdrawn in the face of political opposition and criticism. In 2017, New York began issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses. The state now employs a multi-tier system, as permitted by federal law, and offers three licenses: (1) the "enhanced" license, (2) The "REAL ID" license, and (3) the "standard" license
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Semi-trailer truck


in Greece) license. A bus that is registered for no more than 16 passengers, excluding the driver, can be driven with a D1 license. Truck drivers in Australia require an endorsed license. These endorsements are gained through training and experience. The minimum age to hold an endorsed license is 18 years, and/or must have held open (full) driver's license for minimum 12 months. The following are the heavy vehicle license classes in Australia: In order to obtain an HC License the driver must have held an MR
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EMD Class 66


implications for safety (audibility of warning signals etc.), and the potential for hearing damage in the long term, the conditions drivers face led to threats of industrial action in the UK in 2007, and an agreement for increased pay for drivers using this type of locomotive (in Norway). By modifying using noise absorbing materials EMD succeeded in meeting TSI Noise Certification standards in 2008. Tests on retrofitted cooling systems and improved seating have been carried out on some UK locomotives. Between 2006 and 2010, 12 locomotives belonging to
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United Kingdom driving test


The United Kingdom driving test is a test of competence that UK residents take in order to obtain a full Great Britain or Northern Ireland (car) driving licence or to add additional full entitlements to an existing one. Tests vary depending on the class of vehicle to be driven. In Great Britain it is administered by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA). The minimum age at which one can take a UK driving test is currently 16 for mopeds
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Graduated driver licensing


able to attain a learner's license to operate a heavy duty motor vehicle. Once the learner's license is issued, the individual has two years to attain their full license. The K53 system is the correct standard. The K53 manuals may be located on the Arrive Alive website. It is recommended that learner drivers secure the assistance of a qualified, professional driving instructor. There are three different categories of learner licenses: Hong Kong uses a graduated licensing system regardless of the driver's age. A new license of private cars(No.1
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Graduated driver licensing


last 10 years. In Canada, each province is responsible for the transportation laws. Most provinces not listed have a system that resembles one of the following graduated licensing programs. In Alberta, the GDL program is first employed when an individual acquires at Class 7 Learner's License and lasts a minimum of 3 years if the individual obtains their class 7 when 15 instead of 14 and earns a class 5 non-GDL license at the age of 18. The point of the GDL program is to impose certain restrictions on new drivers
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Driver's licenses in the United States


identity theft concerns. In most states, to be compliant with AAMVA standards, the orientation of a driver's license for persons under the age of 21 is vertical while a driver's license for those over the age of 21 is horizontal. Since the driver's license is often used as proof of a person's age, the difference in orientation makes it easy to determine that a person is legally allowed to purchase or consume alcohol (the drinking age in all U.S. states is 21). Some states, however, do
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Truck


. The requirements and limitations vary with each different jurisdiction. In Australia, a truck driver's license is required for any motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding . The motor vehicles classes are further expanded as: There is also a heavy vehicle transmission condition for a license class "HC", "HR", or "MC" test passed in a vehicle fitted with an automatic or synchromesh transmission; a driver's license will be restricted to vehicles of that class fitted with a synchromesh or automatic transmission
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Honda Shadow


track racing bike with chain drive, a 'peanut' style gas tank and a slightly higher seat height ( 29 inches ) with foot pegs less forward than conventional cruisers ( meaning a more standard seating position). Phantom is more like a conventional cruiser in ergonomics. The Honda 125 is mainly for the UK and Europe market, as it fits within the restrictions placed on learner drivers in the UK and the light motorcycle license in Europe. It also has a chain drive instead of a shaft drive seen on the larger engined
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Coalition for a Secure Driver's License


The Coalition for a Secure Driver's License (CSDL) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, not-for-profit, crime prevention educational charity. It is funded by individual donor contributions and foundation grants. According to its website, the Coalition for a Secure Driver's License is committed to higher standards for both government and private entities that issue identity credentials, especially state agencies that issue driver's licenses and ID cards. The organization undertakes research projects addressing best practices for departments of motor vehicles (DMV), compliance with federal
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Coalition for a Secure Driver's License


licenses." Based on these findings Henry Buhl and Alan Weeden founded the CSDL as an organization to promote ID card security. One of the main goals of the Coalition for a Secure Driver's License was to create national standards based on best practices for driver's license and ID card issuance that states must meet. The group opposed Governor Spitzer's effort to allow the state of New York to license immigrants regardless of their legal status because that effort would reduce the credibility of documentation required to obtain a license. This program seeks
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R v Hundal


they are licensed. Moreover, it serves to confirm that those who drive are familiar with the standards of care required by all drivers. Additionally, drivers choose to engage in the activity of driving, and thus, place themselves in a position of responsibility. As a result, a consideration of the personal factors, so essential in determining the subjective intent, is not necessary in light of the fixed standards that must be met by licensed drivers. 2 Automatic and reflexive nature of driving – the nature of driving itself is often
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Commercial driver's license


recommended that the applicant ensures they meet the medical requirements before commencing any training or tests for a heavy vehicle licence. The driver of a vehicle carrying paying passengers (such as a school bus or tourist coach) requires an appropriate driver licence and a 'Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Authority' which is issued by the Ministry of Transport. In New Zealand, driver licensing is controlled by the NZ Transport Agency. There are six classes of motor-vehicle licence and nine licence endorsements. Class 1 governs vehicles with a GLW (gross
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Driver's license


. The common format with the same information in the same place on all permits allows documents to be understood, even if they are in a different language. The system for handling the penalty points remains different in each country, for the existence of points, initial number of points, revolving, and number of points removed (or added) for each penalty. The minimum age for getting a driver's license in Iceland is 17 for a B class license, a B class license will qualify a person to drive low powered
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Driver's license


areas. No comprehensive system of driver licensing was present until 1936, when the Soviet government organized and standardized traffic and driving regulations, with the statewide system regulated by specialized police authorities. Russia employs a system of driver's licences very similar to the EU standard. Since 2014 there are 14 main categories that require a driving licence: A, A1, B, B1, C, C1, D, D1, BE, CE, C1E, DE, D1E, M and two additional categories: Tm (tram) and
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Large goods vehicle


C1 and C1+E (Restriction Code 107: not more than ) through the Implied Rights issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (more commonly known as Grandfather Rights). All UK LGV licence holders must undergo a strict medical examination and eye test on application, at age 45 and every 5 years thereafter. On reaching 65 years of age, a medical examination must be performed on an annual basis. In the Canadian province of Ontario, drivers holding a Full Class A licence can drive Any truck/tractor
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Driver's license


Inspection Department (VID) which is an arm of the government under the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructural Development. Drivers can be licensed for class 4 vehicles at the age of sixteen and eighteen for class 2 vehicles. Public transport vehicles are in class 1 and the minimum age is twenty five. A theory based learners license which has 25 questions is the first step. The questions for this test include diagrams, road rules and road signs and has to be answered in under eight minutes. After passing the test, the candidate
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Driver's licenses in the United States


By the 1930s, many high schools offered driver education. Massachusetts and Missouri were the first states to require a driver's license in 1903, but there was no test associated with the license. “In 1908, Henry Ford launched the Model T, the first affordable automobile for many middle-class Americans. (In 1919, when Ford’s native state of Michigan started issuing driver’s licenses, he got his first one at age 56.) The same year the Model T debuted, Rhode Island became the first state
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Driver's license


An International driver's license is recognized in Thailand. With its help it is easy to get a license without doing the exams. There are different plastic cards for motorcycles and vehicles. Therefore, documents and exams need to be done twice. Privileges of driver's license holder: In Vietnam, to drive a vehicle, one must own a legal Vietnamese Driving License which is called "bằng lái". It is a card which legally permits one to drive a motor vehicle. In Vietnam, there are classes for each driving
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Driver License Agreement


Virginia. Under the NRVC, to retain said license, the driver just pays the fine but with DLA, the driver must do what the court says including paying a fine, but also fixing vehicle equipment, and/or community service. Work on the Driver License Agreement started in 1994/1995 by the Driver License Compact and the Non-Resident Violator Compact Joint Executive Board with the idea to combine and improve the compacts and make them enforceable, possibly with federal grant funding. Around the same time, Congress passed the North American Free Trade
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Truck


is indicated with the letter "E" prefixing the license code. In addition, any vehicle designed to carry goods or passengers may only be driven by a driver possessing a Public Driver's Permit, (or PrDP) of the applicable type. This is an additional license that is added to the DL card of the operator and subject to annual renewal unlike the five-year renewal period of a normal license. The requirements for obtaining the different classes are below. In the United States, a commercial driver's license is
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Driver's license


in the UK on a Turkish license for up to 12 months, and if they wish to settle back in the UK, the Turkish license can be exchanged for a UK license. In Turkey you must be at least 18 years old in order to drive a car and at least 17 to drive a motorbike. The driving test comprises a practical and theory test, which has been recently made tougher in order to meet European Union regulations. In Barbados, a person 16 years or over can apply for a Learner's Permit
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Coalition for a Secure Driver's License


laws and regulations, identity fraud prevention and related identity management topics. CSDL provides research results and educational programs to the public and to state and federal officials. It is a member of the Document Security Alliance and of the American National Standards Institute. CSDL was formed in November 2001, following the 9/11 investigation which revealed that the terrorists had fraudulently obtained over 30 valid IDs and driver's licenses. The 9/11 Commission recommended that "the federal government should set standards for the issuance of ... sources of identification, such as driver's
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Transportation Security Administration


government, state-issued photo identification, or military ID. Passengers that do not have ID may still be allowed to fly if their identity can be verified through an alternate way. Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards for official purposes from states that do not meet these standards. Beginning January 22, 2018, driver's licenses or state IDs issued by states
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Driver's license


. In a number of countries (including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Ireland and sometimes Canada as well) people who drive commercially are required to have special permits. The cost of taking the series of tests and examinations to obtain these permits usually means that an employer would subsidize his or her drivers. Egyptian citizens are entitled to a driver's license once they have reached the age of 18. To obtain their licenses, applicants must pass a driving test as well as several computer tests. In
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency


The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA; ) is the organisation of the UK government responsible for maintaining a database of drivers in Great Britain and a database of vehicles for the entire United Kingdom. Its counterpart for drivers in Northern Ireland is the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA). The agency issues driving licences, organises collection of vehicle excise duty (also known as "road tax" and "road fund licence") and sells personalised registrations. The DVLA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT
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Driver's licenses in the United States


equivalent), usually show a photograph of the bearer, as well as a copy of the bearer's signature, the address of the bearer's primary residence, the type or class of license, restrictions, endorsements (if any), the physical characteristics of the bearer (such as height, weight, hair color and eye color) and birth date. No two driver's license numbers issued by a state are alike. Social Security numbers are now prohibited by federal law from appearing on new driver's licenses due to
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2018 Russian Circuit Racing Series


The 2018 SMP Russian Circuit Racing Series is the fifth season of the Russian Circuit Racing Series, organized by SMP Racing. It is the fourth season with TCR class cars. Yokohama is the official tyre supplier. All teams are Russian-registered. All drivers, excepting Belarusian driver Vladislav Gorlach, raced under Russian racing license. All teams and drivers are Russian-registered. All drivers raced under Russian racing license. All teams are Russian-registered. All drivers raced under Russian racing license. All teams and drivers are Russian
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Approved Driving Instructor


Approved Driving Instructor (or ADI) is a UK term for a trainer of car driving who has been tested and registered by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). UK law requires driving instructors to be qualified before they can charge for their services. Free tuition or supervision may however be given by any individual over the age of 21 who has held and continues to hold a full licence in the same class of vehicle as that being used for at least 3 years. The UK has no law requiring the compulsory
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Driver's licenses in the United States


and ATVs. South Carolina and Georgia have non-commercial versions of every commercial class license for agricultural purposes. Class C licenses are issued in all states, except Massachusetts, in both commercial and non-commercial status. A non-commercial Class C license may not be used for hire. Most recreational vehicles that do not fall into the class D/E category, such as converted buses, tractor, lawn mowers, or full size (greater than ) campers require a non-commercial Class C license and the corresponding
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Canada's Worst Driver Ever


up for review. At what would have been the penultimate graduation ceremony, Andrew shocks the drivers by appearing to destroy Dale's driver's license, but reveals that what he actually destroyed was just a copy and hands the real license over to Danny, who agrees to drive Dale back home, setting the stage for an all-male finale (the first-ever instance of such in the show's history and the second to have three people of the same gender after "Canada's Worst Driver 4"), as
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Vehicle


of regulation usually limits what passengers the driver may carry or prohibits them completely (e.g., a Canadian ultra-light license without endorsements). The next level of licensing may allow passengers, but without any form of compensation or payment. A private driver's license usually has these conditions. Commercial licenses that allow the transport of passengers and cargo are more tightly regulated. The most strict form of licensing is generally reserved for school buses, hazardous materials transports and emergency vehicles. The driver of a motor vehicle is typically required to
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Driving licence in Lebanon


international standards, the orientation of a driver's license for persons under the age of 18 is vertical while a driver's license for those over the age of 18 is horizontal. Since the driver's license is often used as proof of a person's age, the difference in orientation makes it easy to determine that a person is legally allowed to purchase or consume alcohol (the drinking age in the Republic of Lebanon is 18). The Lebanese driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driving school and passing a two-
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Commercial driver's license


A commercial driver's license is a driver's license required to operate large, heavy, or placarded hazardous material vehicles in commerce. In the United States, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 established minimum requirements that must be met when a state issues a CDL. It specifies the following types of license: Class A – Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR/GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Gross Vehicle Weight) of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR/GVW of the vehicle(s) being towed is in
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Volvo S60


for a Production Car class D (2000-3000cc) at at the Millbrook Proving Ground, in Bedfordshire, UK. A joint project by Volvo and Prodrive and covered by Channel 4's "Driven" and "Car magazine". The car was standard except for safety modifications such as a roll cage, exterior cut out switch, a modified fuel tank and additional head support to allow the drivers (BTCC drivers Anthony Reid, Rickard Rydell, John Cleland and Alain Menu as well as various "Car" journalists and Channel
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Electric bicycle laws


vehicle codes. There is significant variation from state to state, as summarized below. Every bicycle with a motor attached is defined as a motor-driven cycle. The operation of a motor-driven cycle requires a class M driver license. Restricted class M driver licenses are available for those as young as 14 years of age. Under Arizona law, motorized electric bicycles and tricycles meeting the definition under the applicable statute are not subject to title, licensing, insurance, or registration requirements, and may be used upon any roadway
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Commercial driver's license


on holding a Class 3. Once a driver has a Class 2 they can progress straight through to Class 4 and Class 5. Each progression (2 to 3, 2 to 4, or 4 to 5) requires having held an unrestricted licence of the preceding class for at least six months. For drivers aged 25 or over the minimum period for holding the unrestricted time is reduced to three months, or waived entirely on completion of an approved course of instruction. Additional endorsements on an NZ driver's licence govern provision of
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Graduated driver licensing


driving test, there is currently no probationary period. An optional scheme called Pass Plus is available in the UK for new drivers which is aimed at improving general driving skills. This requires driving in a range of conditions and on a variety of roads. It is not a legal requirement, but it can reduce insurance premiums for new drivers. In Sweden, one may apply for a provisional driver's license for personal automobiles from the age of 16 years, providing one has obtained and provided a report on one's medical status
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Driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in the United States


, which is used for identification purposes and for driving, but is not REAL ID-compliant.  Displayed on its face are the words, "NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES." From 2001 to 2019, undocumented immigrants were not eligible for driver's licenses in New York. Although there is nothing in New York law that requires legal status in order to obtain a standard driver's license, a 2001 executive order issued by then-Governor George Pataki created a rule that effectively prevents undocumented immigrants and other individuals without a Social Security
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Joshua's Law


for this license. There are several restrictions on this license, which are: Step 3, the Full license (Class C license). The Class C license is granted to drivers ages 18 years and older who have a class D license and have no major traffic convictions during the previous 12 months. Major traffic violations are as follows: Joshua's Law also implemented additional fees on certain traffic offenses such as DUIs. The program raises approximately $2 to $4 million per year in revenue for the State of Georgia.
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Graduated driver licensing


and to have them earn enough road experience before becoming fully licensed. The Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) was introduced in British Columbia in 1998 and is based on driving experience. A driver who is at least 16 years old and has never driven before must first take a knowledge test and vision screening test to attain their Class 7L (Learners) permit. Upon achieving this, they must be supervised by a full licensed driver of at least 25 years of age when driving. After a minimum of one year, they can
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Driver's license


by the Licensing Authority, which is governed by the Ministry of Works and Transport. In order to legally operate any motor vehicle in Trinidad and Tobago, whether it is on or off public-owned-roads, the operator of the motor vehicle must be in possession of a valid Driver's Permit on their person and is legally endorsed for that class of vehicle. Contravening this provision could warrant a fine of up to and imprisonment. The eligible age to first obtain a driver's license varies substantially from state to state,
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United States commercial driver's license training


skills on public roads with a CDL licensed driver or instructor. Students graduate from CDL training upon receiving their CDLs and proving that they can comfortably and safely drive and maneuver a truck. Most CDL training schools train drivers for a class A CDL, which allows the holder to drive a tractor trailer weighing over 26,000 pounds. The CDL is issued by Department of Transportation (DoT). The minimum age for intra-state CDL is 18 years while for inter-state CDL is 21 years. There are different classes of CDL
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Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements


driver's licenses or identification cards. People on short-term trips, such as those who have entered using B visas, the Visa Waiver Program or border crossing cards, are also not eligible for this identification. Unlike the case of federal public benefits, states are not mandated to use SAVE to determine eligibility for driver's licenses or identification cards. However, the REAL ID Act sets compliance standards that state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards need to meet in order to be considered identification for federal purposes, which
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Brazilian identity card


driver's license, passport, professional identity card issued by a trade union, military identity card, civil servant identity card or worker's registry. The actual driver's license contains RG and CPF numbers and can substitute both. All documents accepted in lieu of a federative unit-issued identity card include a reference to the RG number of the federative unit that issued the identity card. A standard federative unit-issued ID is required to obtain a passport, professional ID, driver's license or any other kind of substitute ID
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Driver licence in New Zealand


coupon was fastened inside the book at every renewal. Apart from passports and a special-purpose 18+ card, a photo driver's licence is the only legal form of identification for buying alcohol, tobacco and fireworks in New Zealand. The New Zealand driver licensing system is split into six classes of licence. Class 1 ("car licence") allows the driver to drive most cars, light vehicles, moped, tractor and all-terrain vehicles, while Class 6 ("motorcycle licence") allows the driver to
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Semi-trailer truck


Australia." In New Zealand, drivers of heavy vehicles require specific licenses, termed as classes. A Class 1 license ("car license") will allow the driving of any vehicle with Gross Laden Weight (GLW) or Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of or less. For other types of vehicles the classes are separately licensed as follows: Further information on the New Zealand licensing system for heavy vehicles can be found at the New Zealand Transport Agency. Modern day semi-trailer trucks often operate as a part of
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Andy Palmer


-named Andy Palmer Bentley Team racing driver) is a licensed race car driver. He started racing while still at Nissan, driving a GT4 Nissan 370Z. A few months after taking the helm of Aston Martin, Palmer and his co-drivers, Marek Reichman, Alice Powell and Andrew Frankel, finished 5th overall and 4th in class at the Silverstone Britcar 24-Hour. He entered professional racing in 2017, when he applied for and received his MSA C Class international license., and only weeks later, he finished 20th overall and
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Newly licensed driver plate


must not use the rightmost lane on expressways having three of more lanes. Motorcycle riders may not carry passengers during the probational period. A driver who commits a minor traffic offence during the probationary period will see his period extended by six months, and a second minor offence or a single serious offence will cancel the license entirely, forcing him to retake the driving test for another probationary licence. Drivers who complete the probationary period without committing any offences are eligible for a full-class driving licence. Licences for all other classes of
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Newly licensed driver plate


. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) first commenced in Australia in the mid-1960s with New South Wales introducing learner and provisional licences in 1966. In all states, newly licensed drivers are required by law to display P-plates for varying lengths of time. The P is usually a red or green letter on a white background or a white letter on a red or green background (Victoria and Western Australia only). In New South Wales and Victoria there are two classes of provisional/probationary licence, red P-plates are
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Oval Superstars Tour


class of Speedway in New Zealand was originally conceived by Wellingtonian James Hadley at the end of the 2012–13 season. Having been involved with the class for several seasons, there was an obvious need for a more organised calendar of events. Drivers supported the idea and concept of what could be achieved was soon in circulation. The following season the Oval Superstars Tour was launched, staging five events throughout the North Island. The OST is run at venues licensed by Speedway New Zealand, the major governing body of Speedway in NZ. In
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Driver's license


than 12 months. A Singaporean driving license is required after 12 months. Those on short term social visits may drive with their foreign license for up to 12 months each time they enter into Singapore. For licenses not written in the English language, an International Driving Permit or translation is required. Foreign license conversion is only granted for class 2B and class 3 qualified driving licenses. In order to convert your foreign license to a Singapore driving license, you are required to pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT). Overseas theory
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Professional Truck Driver Institute


The Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) is a non-profit organization that provides certification of training courses for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. It was formed in 1986 during the standardization of commercial driver's licensing by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the United States. Its management was taken over by the TCA in 1996. PTDI is the first nonprofit organization to develop uniform skill performance, curriculum, and certification standards for the trucking industry and to award course certification to entry-level truck driver training courses and motor carrier
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Driver's licence in Canada


graduated licensing program. Level II lasts for 12 months and carries less restrictions than the initial stage. Passengers are permitted during the day but between 12am and 5am, the Level II driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver with 4 years driving experience and cannot have any other passengers in the vehicle. The drivers' blood alcohol content must remain at 0% in this stage. After 12 months in Level II, the driver is automatically advanced to a full Class 5 licence (unless their licence was suspended in
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Chauffeur


than taking a taxicab. A variety of benefits are cited for using chauffeurs, including convenience, productivity and time savings, and driving safety for businesspeople and seniors. Insurance costs for luxury vehicles are often lower if the designated driver is a chauffeur. The legal requirements to be a chauffeur vary depending on the local jurisdiction and class of vehicle. In some cases, a simple permit is all that is required, but in others an additional professional license with certain minimum standards in areas such as: age, health, driving experience
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Kumho BMW Championship


a low cost entry class where cars can be competitive running standard engines, and a ladder of increasing cost and performance accommodating the latest vehicles. In 2009, 46 contenders scored points in the championship with the race victories shared between 9 drivers across the four classes. The BMW Car Club Championship was started in 1987 by husband and wife team, John and Linda McVicker. The Championship was an amateur club series, for BMW owners who wished to race their BMW's at all the national circuits in the UK. The championship was
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BlackArts Racing Team


Renault Driver's Champion Class A, Class B; Team Champion FIA China F4 Driver's Champion; Team Champion 2018 Asia Formula Renault Class A Driver's Champion; Team Champion FIA China F4 Team Champion The Racing School is a formal driver training course recognized by the Hong Kong Automobile Association (HKAA), able to issue race license certificates through its one-day and two day courses. The Racing School is available to both newer and experienced drivers. BAR also conducts an annual Advanced Training Course with the assistance of professional engineers
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English Americans


and British English speakers, but there are certainly enough differences to cause occasional misunderstandings, usually surrounding slang or dialect differences. Some states, like California, have amended their constitutions to make English the only official language, but in practice, this only means that official government documents must "at least" be in English, and "does not" mean that they should be exclusively available only in English. For example, the standard California Class C driver's license examination is available in 32 different languages. "In for a
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Languages of the United States


English, and "does not" mean that they should be exclusively available only in English. For example, the standard California Class C driver's license examination is available in 32 different languages. Spanish was also inherited from colonization and is sanctioned as official in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Spanish is also taught in various regions as a second language, especially in areas with large Hispanic populations such as the Southwestern United States along the border with Mexico, as well as Florida, parts of California, the District of Columbia,
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Transmission (mechanics)


with "granny first's" either as standard or an option, but this function is now more often provided for by a low-range transfer gearbox attached to a normal fully synchronized transmission. Some commercial applications use non-synchronized manual transmissions that require a skilled operator. Depending on the country, many local, regional, and national laws govern operation of these types of vehicles ("see Commercial Driver's License"). This class may include commercial, military, agricultural, or engineering vehicles. Some of these may
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Australian Autocross


(L2S) or Level 2 Speed Junior (L2SJ) license. The Victorian Club Autocross Series has three driver class: Ladies, Open and Junior (being under 18 at the start of the season). Both amateur and experienced drivers are free to compete, making Autocross a good introduction to other forms of motorsport. While CAMS defines vehicle classes as being free to the discretion of the event directors, it specifies that vehicles must comply with the base requirements. CAMS requires that autocross tracks be recognised and licensed for competition.
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General aviation in the United Kingdom


and historic aircraft, amateur built aircraft, and microlights. The pilot qualification most relevant to GA is the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), which permits the holder to fly for recreational purposes without remuneration. In addition to the European-wide Joint Aviation Regulations Flight Crew Licensing (JAR-FCL) standard, the CAA also issues UK-specific national licences. In the absence of European standards for gyroplane, balloon, and airship pilots, the CAA licenses these according to the original UK PPL standard. As a response to
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Reliant Motors


class. This conferred the right to drive a vehicle with three or four wheels up to 550 kg, but the final B1 licences were issued in 2001. More interest came to Reliants from January 2013, as the licensing changed again. Now drivers with a full A-category motorcycle licence who are over 21 may drive a three-wheeled vehicle of any weight, the age restriction of 21 applies to full car licence holders also in the UK. Driving any Reliant three-wheeled vehicle is not legal on a CBT or
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United States Passport Card


associated with carrying the full passport booklet. Compared with state driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards, the passport card is designed to be more universal. It is formatted to United Nations ICAO machine readable document standards, which are used on IDs around the world. Also, unlike state driver’s licenses, which may not even list the country on them, the passport card contains the words United States of America in its header. It also contains national symbols, such as an American flag, in the background,
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Dollar vans in the New York metropolitan area


. Drivers of jitneys are required to qualify for a Class B or Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL), depending on whether the vehicle seats up to 15 or 30 passengers. Violations against a driver's CDL must be resolved and result in payment of fines prior to resumption of driving on the driver's part, with retesting required if the driver waits longer than three years to resolve the issues. The New York City-area dollar van system is highly used, and in 2011, it was rated the 20th most
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Truck driver


age to obtain a CDL. Drivers under age 21 are limited to operating within their state of licensing (intrastate operation). Many major trucking companies require driver applicants to be at least 23 years of age, with a year of experience, while others will hire and train new drivers as long as they have a clean driving history. The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) stipulates the various classes of CDLs and associated licensing and operational requirements and limitations. A CDL can also contain separate endorsements required to operate certain trailers
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Commercial driver's license


driving infringements. These endorsements are issued for one or five years, at the option of the applicant at the time of purchase. In Hong Kong, Transport Department is responsible for issuing driver licences. Private light bus (class 4), public light bus (class 5), taxi (class 6), private bus (class 9), public bus (class 10), franchised public bus (class 17), medium goods vehicle (class 18), heavy goods vehicle (class 19), articulated vehicle
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Driving in the United Kingdom


a full licence after the holder has passed the practical driving test. Upon reaching the age of 70, drivers may apply to have their licences renewed with their doctors' permission. Many foreign driving licences permit one to drive in the UK, but must be exchanged for British licences after a year. Drivers from the USA, however, must take a British test if they wish to drive in the UK for more than a year after arriving in the country. This is because US driver licensing is carried out by individual states
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Driver's license


motorcycles ("" two stroke or equivalent, for more powerful bikes one will have to obtain an A class license), Tractors, ATVs and automobiles that do not exceed a GVWR of or 8 passengers. The minimum age in Iceland to get a C1 class (vehicles up to GVWR) is 18, for a C class (vehicles exceeding 7,500 kg) one will have to have obtained a 12-point license (obtainable without getting a ticket for a whole year) and have reached the age of 21 years. The minimum
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Semi-trailer truck


(i.e., including towing- and towed-vehicle) greater than 11 tonnes, that includes one trailer weighing no more than 4.6 tonnes. Anyone holding an Ontario Class A license (or its equivalent) can drive any truck-trailer combination with a registered- or actual-gross-vehicle-weight (i.e., including towing- and towed-vehicles) greater than 11 tonnes, that includes one or more trailers weighing more than 4.6 tonnes. Drivers of semi-trailer trucks generally require a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL
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Real ID Act


some portions of the Real ID Act, it began requiring proof of legal presence in March 2012. Hawaii's updated driver's licenses and non-driver ID cards were deemed fully compliant by the Department of Homeland Security in September 2013. On November 12, 2014, Nevada began offering Real ID compliant driver's licenses to residents. Nevadans have a choice of a Real ID compliant card or a standard card with the heading "Not for Federal Official Use". On April 14, 2015, Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed a
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Demographics of California


many state, city, and local government agencies still continue to print official public documents in numerous languages. For example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles offers the written exam for the standard C Class driver's license in 31 languages along with English, and the audio exam in 11 languages. The politics of language is a major political issue in the state, especially in regard to language policy controlling the teaching and official use of immigrant languages. As a result of the state's increasing diversity and migration from other areas across
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Commercial driver's license


). Class C: Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is transporting material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 CFR Part 172 or is transporting any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR Part 73. A state may also require a driver to have
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Commercial driver's license


laden weight) or GCW (gross combined weight) of less than 6,000 kg, and Class 6 governs motorcycles. Classes 2–5 govern heavy vehicles. A Class 2 licence allows the holder to drive: Class 3 allows the holder to drive: Class 4 allows the holder to drive: Class 5 allows the holder to drive: Before getting a Class 2 licence, a driver must be at least 18 years of age and have held an unrestricted Class 1 licence for at least six months. Gaining a Class 5 is not dependent
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Commercial driver's license


(class 20) and special purpose vehicle (class 21) are vehicles requiring commercial driving licences., whereas private car (class 1), light goods vehicle (class 2), motorcycle (class 3), and motor tricycle (class 22) are considered non-commercial vehicles. To apply for a commercial driving licence, a driver must: - be of age 21 or above; - have obtained a private car or light goods vehicle full driving licence for at least 3 years (2 years if converted from
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