Practice tool for the DOT / CVSA roadside English check
Practice the roadside English check out loud.
Hear the officer. Answer with your voice. Get simple feedback in English and in your language.
Start a free practice stopA practice stop is one short practice round with 5 officer questions and 1 road sign. It takes about 5 minutes, and you do not need to sign up.
Why practice now
- Since June 25, 2025, a driver who cannot answer the officer in English can be placed out of service on the spot.
- From June 2025 to March 2026, officers wrote more than 60,000 English-proficiency violations and about 19,000 out-of-service orders. Source: Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT), Oct 15, 2026
- During the check you cannot use phone apps, translators or help from a co-driver. It is only you and the officer.
How it works
- The officer asks a question out loud.
- You answer out loud, in English. Or type if your phone has no microphone.
- You see what was clear, what was missing, and a better way to say it.
Example from a practice stop
Officer: Where are you coming from, and where are you going?
Driver: I am coming from Dallas, Texas, and I am going to Atlanta, Georgia.
Feedback: Clear. You said both places. You can also say when you plan to arrive.
What officers ask about
Road signs you must explain
The officer can show you 4 road signs, and you must explain what at least 3 of them mean. Practice the common signs first.
Practice real road English
The practice uses English you speak every day on the road: your trip, your load, your hours and your truck. Learn to understand the officer and answer in your own words. Do not memorize answers.
30-day pass
$49 USD
One payment. No subscription. 30 days of practice.
- Unlimited practice stops
- All 129 officer questions by topic
- 38 road signs with meanings
- Question hints and feedback in Spanish and Punjabi
The free practice stop gives you 5 officer questions and 1 road sign each day, with hints and feedback in Spanish and Punjabi. The 30-day pass gives you unlimited practice stops, all 129 officer questions and all 38 road signs.