Those of you that have taken the RV test for the endorsement would you elaborate here on some of the questions asked. For instance is it 3 sections like the A and B test? Dose it cover air brakes. The check list for the big riggs?
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I have to admit I didn't read every word, but I did try and get through that first link. My inclination is just not to go to CA. I wonder how your tourism industry feels about turning folks away. Granted we are a small segment and they probably will not feel it much.
Teebone56, sorry for the hijack. This just struck a nerve with me. Someone in a 45' isn't supposed to go further than a mile from the assigned exit, not allowed to use exits that don't have services, bla, bla, bla. My take is, your lawmakers have never made a wrong turn or actually driven on California roads looking for services.
I'm not sure where you're coming from. In California, if you're legally licensed to drive your rig in your home State then you're Ok to drive it in California. I really don't see how the State can make it any easier for you.
Teebone56 wrote: Those of you that have taken the RV test for the endorsement would you elaborate here on some of the questions asked. For instance is it 3 sections like the A and B test? Dose it cover air brakes. The check list for the big riggs?
I assume since you posted in the TH forum you're referring to a TH.
Unless your TV has air brakes the answer is no.
The DMV test for a Non-Commercial Class A is two part(which will allow you to tow a TH in excess of 10,000#).
The first part is a written test.
The second part is a road test which consists of a "pre-trip" inspection that you have to do with your rig where you verbalize your inspection to the examiner.
The road test is straight forward like a car including a backing test.
I just got home with my new fancy RV Endorsement....aka Restriction 41.
I had to renew my Class C license anyway so I asked for my endorsement. I took the 20 question test titled, "FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND NONCOMMERCIAL CLASS A TRAILERS"
Just a note, this "Restriction 41" is only for 5th wheels that exceed 10K GVWR but doesn't exceed 15K. If your travel trailer exceeds 10K, then you must have a Non-Commercial Class A license.
I took the Non Comm Class A test a few months ago and I would argue that it is straightforward.
I took it in Escondido CA and it took about an hour an a half.
The pre trip inspection went over the whole truck, the hitch and the trailer as well as all the safety gear like triangles, fire extinguisher, etc. they have you checking fluids, tread depth on tires, wipers, etc. You dont actually check them but you have to show him what you would check. they want you checking everything... Tranny fluid, oil, brake fluid, lug nuts, etc...
If you miss these things you go home.
The driving test was two part. First part in a parking lot, second part in the streets for about 35 minutes.
In the parking lot if you hit one cone you go home. You do all sorts of maneuvers, back into a loading dock, etc..
I was pretty sure I was going to fail but I made all the maneuvers and passed the test.
The street test was full of tricks also. You would pass a sign and a minute later he asked what the height was. They tried to catch you at every opportunity.
If you are sharp and know how to drive as well as the laws you can obviously pass but this isnt like a car license where you drive around the corner and they give you the license.
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