License class requirement in California
I just discovered a NON-COMMERCIAL CLASS A license (similar in class to a semi-truck driver license) is required in California to legally pull a 5th Wheel trlr with a 15,000lb GVWR rating or higher. ...
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srx-6 wrote:
Double or triple towing:
The only drivers allowed to do so in California, require a Class A Commercial license. I think it has to a California license.
Can be a Class A CDL(Commercial Drivers License) from any state as long as you have the T endorsement
Thanks.
To the OP. Do the right thing. You don't want to be on the wrong end of that ticket/fine. LEO like to hang out at popular OHV areas during the holidays. Possibly sign up for a Commercial Class A truckers class. They normally take care of everything for you with the DMV including helping you take the tests and supply the tractor-trailer. Might have the DW go this direction just because she doesn't take direction very well from me.
The biggest difference between the Class A commercial and noncommercial is the requirement for physicians health update every 2 years - noncommercial is just you saying you are healthy every 2 years. The skills test is slight different, but if you can pass the commercial skills then you could pass the non-commercial skills test.
