CDL Required to Drive Class A?
I'm sure this has been covered; however, I searched the forums and came up with nothing. I drive a 39' Class A pusher with air brakes. Data as follows: GVWR (lbs) -- 31,000/Front GAWR 12,000/Rear 1...
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BB_TX wrote:
The Oklahoma Drivers Manual is certainly not clear. It only shows 4 types of license. Class A, B, and C commercial. And Class D non commercial. The class D says you can operate Cars, vans trucks under 26,001 lbs. (GVWR) recreational vehicles, fire trucks. That seems to say a class D will allow you to operate an RV without regard to weight.
You are right, the Oklahoma manual is quite vague, but on the other hand there is only 1 conclusion. A class D license is the only license (other than motorcycle endorsement) for driving a non-commercial vehicle. Therefor, you can deduce that as long as your motorhome isn't used for commerce, a class D license will suffice.
Class A, B and C are commercial licenses, which do not apply to a privately owned and operated motorhome.
