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lanerd
Explorer II
Nov 21, 2013

California Class B non-commercial Lic.

As a new owner of a 40+ motorhome, I'm required to obtain a Class B non-commercial drivers license. I've taken the written test, had the eye exam, had the medical exam (with certificate in hand) and was provided with a temporary (learner's permit) and now I'm ready to take the driving test. Since our town's DMV does not provide this service, I'm forced to go to the Bishop DMV office to take the test. The temporary license requires me to have a licensed driver with me who does have a current Class B (or Class A) license.

My problem is that I don't know of anyone who has this license and I'm going to drive the mh up to Bishop without one. So my question is to those who have taken this test and if you could tell me if the DMV will question if I have a licensed driver with me?

thanks

Ron
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  • pigman1's avatar
    pigman1
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    I agreed to help a fellow RV'er in Maryland and act as his buddy driver when he went for his Non-CDL Class B. The examiner wanted to see my CDL and my medical certificate before he would even walk out to the RV. He asked to see my medical certificate. Since I was no longer driving commercial, I didn't have one. I informed him that I didn't have one and didn't need one and he simply grunted, but he did proceed with the test. I don't know if it was a trick question, or he was just ignorant.
  • Garry_Gayle's avatar
    Garry_Gayle
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    Since the majority of the RVer's are probably not in compliance anyway I would just drive it there and take the drive test. I don't think they will question it; I have been to that office and you are lucky that you are going to the Bishop DMV Office, at least they have some employees with common sense, unlike the DMV Office we have down South. I have a Class A non-commercial.
  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2013
    I purchased the mh in Oregon which is one of the states that doesn't require any special licensing. Of course the salesman didn't say a word about California.

    ron
  • wny_pat1's avatar
    wny_pat1
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    In NYS the examiner would, but don't know about California. How about someone from the dealership?

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