Non commercial Class B license Calif
I just obtained my Class B non commercial license allowing me to drive a motorhome in excess of 40' in California. Thankfully, I had the good sense to enroll in a training class to prepare for the ...
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I just passed the behind-the-wheel test to get my Class B Non-Commercial license. In California, if you're driving a vehicle in excess of 40 feet in length you have to have the proper license. Is it a big deal? No. You take a written test that a fourth-grader could pass on the first try. You then make an appointment for the behind-the-wheel test. The closest Commercial DMV facility (for me) is in Fontana. Be careful - There are TWO DMV facilities in Fontana!
The examiner was very nice and we chatted about the test. We did the air brake tests but I wasn't graded on it. We then did some maneuvers on the course. Pulling forward, backing in a straight line, then the 90-degree back into a parking space. I picked up two points because I misjudged and had to pull forward once. The on-road test was just a leisurely drive around the teeming metropolis of Fontana, California, including a quick entry and exit onto Interstate 10 eastbound.
Interestingly, I asked the examiner how many of these tests they administer in a week. I said "Two, five, ten?" He laughed and said maybe two, five or ten in a year!" He said most folks come to get their licenses after they receive a ticket from a law enforcement officer. I chose to get the proper license before that happens.
I also spent a Saturday with an instructor from RV Basic Training before I took the behind-the-wheel test. Even though I've driven large vehicles all my life I got a ton of good information from my instructor. No, I don't work for them or receive a commission. PM me for more information.
Pat in Menifee, CA
www.patcarnathan.com
The examiner was very nice and we chatted about the test. We did the air brake tests but I wasn't graded on it. We then did some maneuvers on the course. Pulling forward, backing in a straight line, then the 90-degree back into a parking space. I picked up two points because I misjudged and had to pull forward once. The on-road test was just a leisurely drive around the teeming metropolis of Fontana, California, including a quick entry and exit onto Interstate 10 eastbound.
Interestingly, I asked the examiner how many of these tests they administer in a week. I said "Two, five, ten?" He laughed and said maybe two, five or ten in a year!" He said most folks come to get their licenses after they receive a ticket from a law enforcement officer. I chose to get the proper license before that happens.
I also spent a Saturday with an instructor from RV Basic Training before I took the behind-the-wheel test. Even though I've driven large vehicles all my life I got a ton of good information from my instructor. No, I don't work for them or receive a commission. PM me for more information.
Pat in Menifee, CA
www.patcarnathan.com
