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I'm legal!

Yahoo Message Number: 3561
Well, I finally got down to the driver's license place today, took the written test, went back this afternoon and took the driving test. So, I can now legally drive the motor home.

YEA!!!

Ree

Headin' for the Baja in 6 days!

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Yahoo Message Number: 3564
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Well, I finally got down to the driver's license place today, took

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written test, went back this afternoon and took the driving test.

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now legally drive the motor home.

YEA!!!

Hi Ree,

Congratulations. I am proud of you. I know the feeling. When I passed my Class B Non-Commercial testing, I had a great feeling of personal satisfaction.
Drive Safely.
Dave

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Yahoo Message Number: 3604
David

Which state required you to get a CDL? I always like to know in case we move to that state.

Bill G. 2001 Magna 5998

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I'm not David, but Texas requires a non-CDL or exempt class B or C, depending on the rig. No big deal, just the hassle of going and doing it.
Parallel parking is required!
Ree

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David

Which state required you to get a CDL? I always like to know in
case we move to that state.

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Bill G. 2001 Magna 5998

Bill,

There are no states that require an owner of a motorhome to obtain a CDL license. I live in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, Texas, and North Carolina are three states that require an owner of a motorhome in excess of 26,000 lbs to have a Non-Commercial Class B license. There may be others. This license is quite different from a CDL, (no physical, and none of the higher costs for license associate with the CDL for example.) These states are trying to make sure that the drivers know how to handle these big rigs. One of the areas the examiners target is air brake operation. I was asked numerous questions about air brakes. I also did a pretrip inspection. These are common sense things any driver should know and/or do if they are going to drive a large motorhome. The way you pass the test for this license is to study the CDL manual. I have found it to be one of the best manuals I now carry with me. There is great info in the manual and any driver of a vehicle with air brakes should read and study the CDL manual. It may save your life or someone else's life some day.

Dave

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California requires one over 40 feet. I am under the impression that it is a full CDL, but I may be wrong. I know the Escapees (Texas) just need to do testing to prove that they have basic inderstanding and skill of motorhome operation, not a CDL.

I think Washington requires some addtional testing over 26,000 lbs too, but I am uncertain about the requirements. I think the FMCA web site has some links on it that might help.
 

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Yahoo Message Number: 3620
Texas requires MH drivers to hold a Class B non-CDL if your coach weighs over 26,000 # . This allows you to pull a trailer or tow vehicle not to exceed 10.000#.
This requires a Class B non-commercial written test and a drivers test. The written or drivers tests are not difficult.

Hope this helps

bob ewing
25917 Spruce

Harlingen, TX 78552