What Driving-Tests.org does

Driving-Tests.org is a privately held educational technology company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, that operates the leading US-focused driver exam preparation platform serving individual learner drivers, commercial driver candidates, and motorcycle riders across all 50 states. The platform delivers state-specific practice content (500+ Car questions per state, 1,500+ CDL questions, 950+ motorcycle questions), an adaptive Challenge Bank that automatically retests missed questions, an Exam Simulator mirroring official DMV format, a Readiness Meter indicating live pass probability, and an AI-powered DMV Genie tutor that explains answers in plain English, Spanish, or Russian. Content is updated weekly based on real test-taker feedback, and the company holds official FMCSA Training Provider Registry approval for ELDT theory training.

The business operates a freemium model: free practice tests require no registration, while Premium tiers price at $49 for a 7-day pass, $75 per month, and $199 for a lifetime family plan for Car; CDL Premium ranges from $69 one-time (ELDT Theory Only) to $89-$99 per month for full Class A/B packages with endorsement bundles. The company monetizes through direct consumer subscriptions, mobile in-app purchases via the DMV Genie and CDL Genie apps on iOS and Android, institutional licensing agreements with more than 2,600 US public libraries, employer reimbursement partnerships with trucking carriers, and direct corporate accounts for fleet training.

Distribution is multi-channel, anchored by SEO-optimized state-specific landing pages, content marketing, earned media in outlets such as USA Today, NBC, CBS, Newsweek, Fortune, McKinsey, and The Drive, and a 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating from 16,900+ reviews. The company is founder-led by co-founder and CEO Andrei Zakhareuski and co-founder Maryna Zakhareuskaya, operates without disclosed external funding, and is supported by a lean team spanning product, content, customer success, and engineering.

Name

Driving-Tests.org

Legal name

Driving-Tests.org

Website

https://driving-tests.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Driving-Tests.org is a privately held, US-focused edtech platform founded in 2010 that delivers state-specific DMV practice tests, an AI-powered tutor, and FMCSA-approved ELDT training for car, CDL, and motorcycle candidates across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Driver Education and Test Preparation

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

Keywords

• DMV practice tests
• Driver's license preparation
• Commercial driver training
• Motorcycle permit practice
• Online driver education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Premium Subscriptions - Car/Motorcycle: Subscription and one-time payment plans for individual users preparing for car and motorcycle DMV tests. Includes Challenge Bank, Exam Simulator, Cheat Sheets, DMV Genie AI tutor, and Pass Guarantee. Revenue from 7-day ($49), monthly ($75), and lifetime ($199) plans with family sharing option.
2. CDL Premium Subscriptions: ELDT certification combined with exam prep for commercial driver's license. Plans include Complete CDL Package ($99/mo), Exam Prep Only ($89/mo), ELDT Theory Only ($69 one-time), and endorsement-specific bundles. Includes FMCSA-approved training and automatic TPR reporting.
3. Corporate/Institutional Licensing: Licensing agreements with 2,600+ US public libraries (including LA, NYC, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas) and corporate accounts for fleet driver training.
4. Mobile App Revenue: Revenue from mobile applications distributed through iOS App Store and Google Play Store for DMV Genie and CDL Genie products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Driving-Tests.org operates a freemium online platform that delivers state-specific DMV written-exam preparation for all 50 US states across passenger car, motorcycle, and commercial (CDL) licenses, with more than 500 exam-like questions per state. Premium subscribers receive an adaptive AI tutor (DMV Genie), the Challenge Bank missed-question retest system, an Exam Simulator mirroring real test format, a Readiness Meter, printable Cheat Sheets, audio handbooks, and a money-back Pass Guarantee; the CDL track adds FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training with automatic TPR reporting.

Product overview

Driving-Tests.org is a multi-product driver education platform offering three core products: (1) Car Premium for passenger vehicle permit tests, (2) CDL Premium for commercial driver's license with FMCSA-approved ELDT certification, and (3) Motorcycle Practice Tests. The platform operates on a freemium model with free practice tests and premium subscriptions unlocking 500+ exam-like questions, the AI-powered DMV Genie tutor, Challenge Bank adaptive learning, Exam Simulator, Readiness Meter, Cheat Sheets, and Audio Handbooks. All content is state-specific for all 50 states and updated weekly based on real exam feedback. The platform is trusted by 2,600+ US libraries and recommended by state DMVs and safety organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DMV Genie: AI-powered permit practice app with adaptive learning, Challenge Bank, and exam simulation features
• CDL Genie
• Challenge Bank
• CDL Premium
• DMV Genie AI
• Pass Guarantee

Products and services

• Driving-Tests.org Premium (Car) Premium subscription for passenger vehicle (car) driver's license and learner's permit exam prep covering all 50 US states with 500+ exam-like questions, the AI-powered DMV Genie tutor, Challenge Bank adaptive retest system, Exam Simulator, Readiness Meter, printable Cheat Sheets, audio handbooks, and a money-back Pass Guarantee (97% first-try pass rate reported). Targets teenagers and adult learners preparing for state DMV written tests; available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
• CDL Premium Premium subscription for Commercial Driver's License (Class A/B/C) exam preparation that combines FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory with automatic TPR reporting, exam-style practice questions, Simulator, Cheat Sheets, and Pass Guarantee (99% pass rate reported). Covers all endorsements including HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Air Brakes, and Doubles/Triples; targets aspiring commercial drivers and employer-sponsored trainees.
• Motorcycle Practice Tests State-specific motorcycle permit practice tests covering all 50 US states, including 950+ exam-like questions, state motorcycle handbooks, and printable Cheat Sheets. Targets riders seeking a motorcycle permit or M endorsement and emphasizes state-specific motorcycle laws and safety rules.
• DMV Genie Mobile App (iOS/Android) Native mobile application for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) that delivers the DMV Genie practice experience, including AI-powered tutoring, Challenge Bank adaptive missed-question retests, Exam Simulator, and readiness tracking. Targets individual learners who prefer mobile-first practice for the US state DMV written exam.
• CDL Genie Mobile App (iOS/Android) Native mobile application for iOS and Android providing CDL exam preparation, including FMCSA-approved ELDT theory training, Exam Simulator, Challenge Bank, and endorsement coverage. Targets commercial driver candidates who prefer on-the-go mobile practice.
• Public Library Institutional Licensing Program Institutional licensing product that grants US public libraries the right to provide their patrons with free access to Driving-Tests.org practice test content as an educational resource. Deployed via partnerships with 2,600+ libraries including Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego, and Dallas library systems; targets library collection development and community-education buyers seeking vetted, ready-to-deploy driver education content.
• Corporate CDL Training Accounts Enterprise tier of CDL Premium sold to trucking companies, transit agencies, and school districts for bulk training of new-hire commercial drivers, with admin access and team management tools. Often paired with 100% employer reimbursement programs run by major carriers; targets fleet training, safety/compliance, and L&D buyers in commercial transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% first-try pass rate based on survey of 2,847 Premium customers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Wyoming Department of TransportationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial online practice test officially approved by Wyoming DOT Driver Services Program. Misty Dobson, Driver Services Program Manager, endorsed the platform as 'the only online practice test officially approved by our Department of Transportation.'
• Public Libraries (2,600+ institutions)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensing agreements with over 2,600 US public libraries including major systems in Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego, and Dallas. Libraries offer free patron access to DMV practice content.
• Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with safety organization to help create safer roads through improved driver education materials.
• National Safety CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with National Safety Council to support road safety through driver education resources.
• Trucking Companies (Employer Reimbursement Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor trucking companies and logistics firms reimburse 100% of CDL Premium costs for new hires. Training reimbursement is standard practice. Company provides email templates and receipts for employer reimbursement.
• FMCSA Training Provider RegistryflagshipTechnology or IntegrationOfficially listed in FMCSA Training Provider Registry as approved ELDT training provider. Automatic reporting of ELDT completion to TPR system for CDL students.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zutobi: Mobile-first driver education platform offering gamified DMV practice tests and theory courses across US states. Most direct functional overlap with Driving-Tests.org's freemium DMV prep model and adaptive practice test offering.
• Aceable: State-approved online driver education and defensive driving school. Competes head-to-head with Driving-Tests.org in learner permit prep and behind-the-wheel equivalency, with a heavier B2B/government orientation.
• IDriveSafely: Long-running online traffic school and driver education provider offering DMV prep, defensive driving, and traffic school courses. Comparable to Driving-Tests.org in the online adult driver-ed category, including similar pricing tiers and outcomes-based marketing.
• DriversEd.com: Online driver education and traffic school provider with state-approved courses. Directly competes with Driving-Tests.org's car and motorcycle prep products and shares a similar learner permit / first-time driver customer base.
• DMV.org: High-traffic DMV information portal that publishes practice tests and state-specific guides. Comparable to Driving-Tests.org in SEO-driven top-of-funnel traffic for state DMV content, though it does not offer a comparable paid adaptive learning stack.
• SafeWay Driving School: Online and in-person driving school offering state-approved driver education, including practice tests and certification. Overlaps with Driving-Tests.org in the teen and adult permit prep segment.
• 160 Driving Academy: National CDL training school chain with online theory components. Closest direct peer in the commercial driver segment, competing for the same FMCSA-regulated ELDT student pool that Driving-Tests.org serves.

Emerging players

• CDL Practice Test (app): CDL-specific practice test apps and websites serving Class A/B/C commercial driver candidates. Narrower in scope than Driving-Tests.org's CDL Premium but competes for the same test-taker attention at lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• Quizlet: Large-scale study tools platform with user-generated flashcards and practice tests, including driver-related content. Not a direct competitor today but a broad incumbent that could expand into state-specific DMV prep using its existing study infrastructure.
• Kaplan Test Prep: Diversified test preparation company offering a wide range of professional and certification exam prep. A broad incumbent in the test-prep category that could credibly enter the driver-ed segment through partnerships or product extension.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/driving_tests
• Facebookfacebook.com/drivingtests
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/driving-tests-org

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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