Got my Class B Lic...finally!
Originally filed for my Class B non-commercial license on Dec 11 when I passed the practical driving test. I had previously taken the medical exam and written test back in October. Had problems gett...
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Desertboy wrote:
Did you have to drive the Motorhome downtown Bakersfield? If so I bet that was fun, lol.
Well, not exactly "downtown", but we did a lot of surface streets that weren't really designed for a 43 ft motorhome. One right turn was at least 120 degrees. Yep, it was fun.
Posted By: ScottG on 02/15/14 08:34am
Nice, your probably one of the few legal ones out there!
So did the driving test consist of anything special?
Scott
No, not really. Had to do a backup procedure like I was backing into an rv park rv site from 90 degrees. The "site" was marked off with the orange traffic cones and wouldn't you just know it, as I was backing up, the sun was directly in my face....the result was one dead and very squashed cone! Oh well, got the mh in the correct place on the second try.
The rest of the test just consisted of normal driving on surface streets and freeway.
Posted By: beemerphile1 on 02/15/14 08:52am
I'm glad I don't have to deal with left coast bureaucracy!
I wonder if the roads are safer due to the more stringent licensing? Here in Ohio you can drive any RV/noncommercial vehicle on a regular car driver's license.
Yeah, well at least we don't have to deal with the midwest or east coast weather. :W As for the stringent licensing... is that a bad thing? Personally, I've always felt that it is a mistake allowing anyone who has never driven a large vehicle (like a motor home) out on the streets just because they have a regular license. I've seen some really bonehead moves by some inexperienced rv drivers even those pulling trailers.
Ron
