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03-05-2018, 02:52 PM
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I can verify what Ventana303 said. Trying to find a Texas DPS office where you do not have to wait forever to take your driving test is very frustrating. It is made worse by the fact that you cannot telephone most offices to see how long the waiting time is. The offices are not available to the public by telephone. The main office in Austin told me the only way is to actually drive around and stop at each office in person to check the wait. That is ridiculous!
I took a gamble and went to Austin figuring I might have a better chance in a big city and fortunately they had a shorter waiting time of only a week to take the class B non-CDL driving test but that was several years ago. My test was simple but I have heard that they actually make some people parallel park their diesel pusher. They did not even make me go through an air brake test procedure although you should know how to do that. You should be able to find out how in many places on the internet.
Good luck.
Keith
2016 Dutch Star 4018
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03-05-2018, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Class B Non-CDL License
In Georgia, you need a class E or F for anything over 26,000 lbs. Class E is for towing more than 10,000 lbs behind the 26,000 rig and the class F is for towing less than 10,000 lbs. Written test for learners permit. Must submit a notarized form stating that you drove at lest 3000 miles on your learners permit before they will issue a license . No driving test required.
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03-05-2018, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Were in NC, and the requirement for vehicles over 26,000 pounds towing less than 10,000 pounds is a class B non-commercial license. Upon passing the written test we received learners permits until we passed the road test. Then we received our full class B, non-commercial licenses.
It was frustrating because the test included much CDL material not relevant to our needs. That said, Im happy to know that truckers are required to have this level of knowledge.
We got properly licensed not because of insurance coverage (which is important), but because of liability exposure. If youve never been involved with a lawsuit, its hard to imagine how the opposing lawyers can effective discredit you for something like this (driving a large vehicle without proper licensing). Plus, if I were at fault in an accident and someone was injured, I would always wonder what I might have learned in obtaining the proper license that might have changed the outcome. An ounce of prevention, in my opinion.
Ward Simmons
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03-06-2018, 06:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Just curious, has anyone had any luck renting a Class A diesel, say from RVshare.com, or somesuch to take the test ?
We fulltime in ours, and making the wife, and dogs homeless for a day to spent it at the DMV would not be a good thing
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Workin on the road
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03-06-2018, 08:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WardSimmons
Were in NC, and the requirement for vehicles over 26,000 pounds towing less than 10,000 pounds is a class B non-commercial license. Upon passing the written test we received learners permits until we passed the road test. Then we received our full class B, non-commercial licenses.
It was frustrating because the test included much CDL material not relevant to our needs. That said, Im happy to know that truckers are required to have this level of knowledge.
We got properly licensed not because of insurance coverage (which is important), but because of liability exposure. If youve never been involved with a lawsuit, its hard to imagine how the opposing lawyers can effective discredit you for something like this (driving a large vehicle without proper licensing). Plus, if I were at fault in an accident and someone was injured, I would always wonder what I might have learned in obtaining the proper license that might have changed the outcome. An ounce of prevention, in my opinion.
Ward Simmons
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Ward,
What a wonderful attitude to have. This world could use a lot more people like you living in it. Most people couldn't care less about the outcome as long as they didn't have to be inconvenienced getting the proper knowledge and license.
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03-06-2018, 09:00 AM
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i drove for a little over a year without the Class B Non Commercial license. Made me nervous regard any potential insurance event. Got mine 18 months ago in Texas. Did not improve my driving but I'm legal now and no fear of an insurance event going south.
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03-06-2018, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Each state is different. I'm in WA state, nothing but my normal license required as privately owned RV's are specifically exempted from the weight requirements.
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Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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03-06-2018, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RetireeKeith
I can verify what Ventana303 said. Trying to find a Texas DPS office where you do not have to wait forever to take your driving test is very frustrating. It is made worse by the fact that you cannot telephone most offices to see how long the waiting time is. The offices are not available to the public by telephone. The main office in Austin told me the only way is to actually drive around and stop at each office in person to check the wait. That is ridiculous!
I took a gamble and went to Austin figuring I might have a better chance in a big city and fortunately they had a shorter waiting time of only a week to take the class B non-CDL driving test but that was several years ago. My test was simple but I have heard that they actually make some people parallel park their diesel pusher. They did not even make me go through an air brake test procedure although you should know how to do that. You should be able to find out how in many places on the internet.
Good luck.
Keith
2016 Dutch Star 4018
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Had good luck in Paris, Texas
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2021 Dutch Star 4326 - Freightliner Chassis
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03-16-2018, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2015
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I'd like to report on my driving test experience at the new Carrollton, TX DL Center. As previously posted, it was impossible to schedule the driving test by phone or online (even though there is a RV selection now). I ended up going back there and after talking to a lot of confused people came across a supervisor who took down my information and promised to call me. Sure enough, the next day she called and we scheduled mine and my wives test over the phone.
Although we were quite nervous since we never drove a MH before except for 2 days of instructions the week prior from RV Driving School, it all went very well. All the people we dealt with were extremely friendly, courteous and professional. The Carrollton facility has a big area in the back for CDL tests so we simply went there. We had to back up about 100 feet and then went on about a 25 minute drive. Nothing too difficult or tricky, no surprises. My wife went after me, had to drive the same route and also passed without any problems.
I can highly recommend that facility. My suggestion is to immediately ask to get scheduled after you take the written test. Don't let them tell you to do it online. Ask for a supervisor (or Stefanie) if they can't figure it out.
Hope this post is helpful to someone.
Best regards,
Dan
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03-17-2018, 05:14 AM
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Location: Rendon, Texas
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The Texas Class A or B Exempt license endorsement is what you would need to legally operate an RV over 26,000 lbs., if you are a resident of the state of Texas. The Texas DPS website has the actual requirements for vehicles and/or vehicles used for towing.
The written portion of the test covers Chapter 14 of the DPS Commercial handbook, which is found online. There are also sample tests which are quite informative found on other sites online.
The driving portion can only be taken at specified locations scattered around the state. Once you pass the written portion of the test, you can sign up for the driving portion. The driving examiner is only interested in your safe handling of the RV.
It is not a hard test, but you must be prepared for both written and driving portions of the test.
Good luck.
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03-18-2018, 01:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 250
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This web page has all the different states requirement for driving an RV,
RV Driver's License Requirements
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1999 Dutch Star 3884, Freightliner, Cat 300, Jeep Liberty Toad.
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09-16-2018, 10:16 AM
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Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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North Carolina CDL licensing process
Anyone out there in North Carolina that got the Class B CDL license. I am getting ready to apply and I interested in what steps you took, anything I need to be ready for, and it would help if you could identify DMV office you went to
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09-16-2018, 10:53 AM
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Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Im from San Antonio as well and yes you do need the classB license. As stated in one of the posts, study chapter 14 for the written portion.
I took the driver portion up in Kerrville. Easy drive up and did not have to deal with a lot of traffic for the test. They didnt care that I drove my rig up myself. However if you want a licensed driver to go with you for your test, just shoot me a PM.
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2016 Newmar Ventana 4037
2017 Jeep Wrangler JKUR
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09-16-2018, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
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Interesting thread. I had no idea there were so many differences between the states. As somebody mentioned already, here in California length determines whether you need the higher class license, not weight. So I'm good with a 37 footer, even though it weighs 29,000 lbs.
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2003 Chinook Cascade
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