US vehicle learner driver syllabus
Learn to drive any vehicle: US guides by vehicle type
31 topics in 7 parts. Each topic says what you should be able to do and know, explains it in plain English and ends with questions to test yourself. Cars are the main syllabus. Use these guides if you are learning another vehicle type. Details differ by state, so each topic says what varies.
The syllabus
Learn it topic by topic
Work in order, or jump to what you are practising this week.
Part 1
Motorcycles (Class M and endorsements)
Getting a motorcycle licence or endorsement and riding safely in the US.
- Class M licences and endorsements
- Motorcycle safety courses
- The motorcycle knowledge test
- The motorcycle skills test
- Helmets and protective gear
- Riding skills: controls, curves and braking
- Weather, road surfaces and hazards
- Lane splitting, passengers and group riding
Part 2
Mopeds, scooters and e-bikes
Licence and road rules for mopeds, scooters and electric bikes.
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Commercial driver licences (CDL Class A, B and C)
What the CDL is, tests and driving heavy vehicles.
- CDL classes and endorsements
- CDL permit, knowledge and skills tests
- The pre-trip inspection
- Air brakes
- Hours of service and logs
- Driving a heavy truck
- Entry-level driver training (ELDT)
Part 4
Buses and passenger vehicles
Passenger endorsements and school bus basics.
- Passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements
- Passenger safety and emergency procedures
- Driving a bus safely
Part 5
RVs, trailers and towing
Towing and driving recreational vehicles.
- Licence rules for towing and RVs
- Weights, hitches and towing capacity
- Driving with a trailer
- Reversing a trailer
- Driving a motorhome
Put it all together
One quiz, every topic
Random questions drawn from every topic in a random order. Great for the week before your test.