What can you drive with class d license

Q: What does class D mean?

Different drivers licenses can be used to operate different classes of vehicles. The most common is the passenger (Class D) license, which allows you to legally operate a passenger vehicle, van or small truck.

Q: What is a Class D drivers license in Arkansas?

Arkansas Class D License You could call this the regular” drivers license. Holding a Class D license lets you operate any vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of under 26,001 pounds. And of course, this vehicle should not be used in a commercial setting.

Types

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Driver License Classes
Operator License (Class D)
Motorcycle License (Class M)
Commercial Driver License (Class A, B or C)
Graduated Driver License (Class G)
Driver License Types
Arizona Travel ID
Instruction Permit
Under 21 Driver License
What does class D mean?
What is a Class D drivers license OK?
What is a Class D driver's license in Arkansas?
What is a Class D license in Alabama?

Classes

Refer to the table below for general New York State Driver License class descriptions.

For more information, see

Driver license endorsement and restriction codes
Explanation of License Classes, Endorsements and Restrictions (MV-500C)

Driver License Class Descriptions

Class	Qualifications	Eligible to Drive:	Endorsements
A Commercial (CDL)	Age 21 or older Legal presence in the United States	Most single unit vehicles and vehicle combinations up to legal weight limits depending on endorsements and restrictions.	H, M, N, P, S, T, W, X Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) Limited to: M, N, P, S, W
B Commercial (CDL)	Age 18 or older Legal presence in the United States	Most single unit vehicles that a Class E driver can drive plus buses and trucks that have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more depending on endorsements and restrictions.	H, M, N, P, S, W, X Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) Limited to: M, N, P, S, W
C Commercial (CDL)	Age 18 or older Legal presence in the United States	Most single unit vehicles that a Class E driver can drive plus buses and trucks that have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less depending on endorsements and restrictions.	H, M, N, P, S, W, X
D Operator	Age 18 or over, or age 17 with Driver Education.	Passenger cars and trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less. A vehicle that tows another vehicle (for example a trailer) that has a maximum gross weight of 10,000 lbs. or less. Can tow a vehicle with a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs only if the combined weight rating of the two vehicles is 26,000 lbs. or less. Limited Use Motorcycles (mopeds)	F, G, R, W
DJ Junior Operator	Age 16-17	Passenger cars and trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs. or less. A vehicle that tows another vehicle (for example a trailer) with a GVWR of 3,000 lbs. or less. Limited Use Motorcycles (mopeds) See the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law and the restrictions on drivers under age 18
E For-hire: Taxi, Livery, Limo	Age 18 or older	The same type of vehicles as Class D, plus for-hire vehicles that carry 14 passengers or less.	F, G, R, W
M Motorcycle	Age 18 or over, or age 17 with Driver Education. Can be combined with other Classes, for example Class DM	Motorcycles
MJ Junior Motorcycle	Age 16-17 with Driver Education. Can be combined with Class DJ (DJMJ)	Motorcycles, with restrictions for drivers under age 18. See the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law and the restrictions on drivers under age 18.

myRMV

This page, Passenger (Class D) Driver's Licenses, is offered by
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Massachusetts Department of Transportation

If you are a Massachusetts resident (or even a non-resident), you must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle on any public road, highway, or other way permitting access to the public.

For purposes of identification and licensing, the Massachusetts RMV issues driver's licenses. Different driver's licenses can be used to operate different classes of vehicles. The most common is the passenger (Class D) license, which allows you to legally operate a passenger vehicle, van or small truck.

Driver License Classes

Licenses are issued by “class”: G for graduated, D for operator, M for motorcycle, and A, B, C for commercial. If the Class M license is combined with any other class of license, it will be added as an endorsement on the back of the current license.

Operator License (Class D)

An operator license allows you to drive any vehicle that does not require a motorcycle or commercial license. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for an operator license.

Motorcycle License (Class M)

A motorcycle license or endorsement (L or M) is required to drive a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. You must be at least 16 to apply for a motorcycle license.

Commercial Driver License (Class A, B or C)

A commercial driver license (CDL) is required for drivers of heavyweight vehicles, 26,001 lbs. or more gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), vehicles hauling a trailer that is 10,001 lbs. (GVWR)or more where the combined GVWR is 26,001 lbs or more, vehicles capable of carrying 16 or more passengers (including the driver), or vehicles required to be placarded for hazardous material.

Graduated Driver License (Class G)

If you are at least 16, but less than 18 years of age you will be issued a graduated driver license that is valid to operate with restrictions any vehicle that does not require a motorcycle or commercial driver license.

Information on professional driver training offered by schools in Arizona.

Driver License Types

Arizona Travel ID

The Arizona Travel ID is the credential that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. It's available as both a driver license and identification card. Effective May 3, 2023, only the Arizona Travel ID (driver license or ID card), a U.S. passport and other federally approved identification will be accepted at TSA airport security checkpoints for domestic travel.

Instruction Permit

Teenagers at least age 15 years and six months may be issued a graduated and/or motorcycle instruction permit. The recipient must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and occupies the seat beside the driver. These permits are valid for 12 months.

There is also a commercial driver license permit. Recipients must be at least 18 to apply. These are valid for six months.

Under 21 Driver License

The license has a vertical format and displays the date when the licensee reaches age 21.

What does class D mean?

Different driver's licenses can be used to operate different classes of vehicles. The most common is the passenger (Class D) license, which allows you to legally operate a passenger vehicle, van or small truck.

What is a Class D drivers license OK?

Designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. Class D: All other vehicles regardless of weight, except A, B or C. Motorcycle: Requires endorsement authorized by drive examiner.

What is a Class D driver's license in Arkansas?

Arkansas Class D License You could call this the “regular” driver's license. Holding a Class D license lets you operate any vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of under 26,001 pounds. And of course, this vehicle should not be used in a commercial setting.

What is a Class D license in Alabama?

Alabama driver licenses are issued by classification. The standard, or general, driver license is a class D license which authorizes the holder to operate a non-commercial motor vehicle on the public highways of this state, which may be subject to certain restrictions.