2gypsies
Enjoying the West!
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Here's a perfect solution for you:
Woman Driving Teacher
I agree, being able for the partner to be able to drive the motorhome is VERY important. When we went to Alaska we took turns every day so the other could enjoy relaxin' with the scenery. Also, you never know when an emergency would crop up - even as simple as a sprained wrist or ankle. Go for it!
Extremely Happy Full-Timers for 16 years
.... now trying to adjust to 3-season traveling - and it isn't easy! 
2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
2004 Jeep Liberty
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polly sue
Colorado
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You can do it, Chris! I was encouraged by my full-timing cousin. She does a lot of their driving; her husband is an amputee, but he can do anything! I started from the beginning and since we had a 2000 mile delivery trip to CO from FL, we both got quite an education. You've got lots of good advice here and I hope you line someone up to help you to get comfortable. I love driving ours. You can do it!!
Good luck, Polly
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fcooper
Richmond Hill, Georgia
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Check with your local school system and find who teaches their new school bus drivers. Maybe you can get them to give you some private lessons.
Sometimes it's easier to learn from someone outside your family.
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Fred & Vicki
Richmond Hill, Ga
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor/Freightliner/330 Cat
2000 Honda Odyssey toad w SMI Silent Partner braking system
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fredaevans
Ashland, Oregon
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donn0128 wrote:Get out of the freeway and start driving. Back in 77 we picked up a brand new Overland at the factory on Memorial day weekend. DW was having a terrible time driving it until I explained to her how to keep it pointed straight down the road. DO NOT look at the road. Instead look in the mirrors and get the body approx equal distances from the lines. Once she got the hang of it, it was easy for her to settle into driving it.
Mine didn't. Short of a bit of moving a few feet (what ever reason) the only time she drove the unit .... 100 yards and 8K in damage. Large limbs on Oak trees are not the least forgiving. 'Bellowed' at her to STOP!! ..... she looked over and asked 'Why?'
A few seconds later she found out. 'You need to call USAA and tell them you've had an accident.' I tossed her my cell phone and said 'You call USAA and tell them YOU had an accident.'
Said nothing more, nothing I could have added to the conversation.
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Diplomat Don
Moorpark, Ca
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Dogs'n'us......I've helped a few people learn about/drive their new rigs. The most recent was a dentist in Simi with a new 40 Fleetwood DP. I would be more than happy to help you out if you would like. I'm located in Moorpark.....send me a PM.
Don & Mary 
2005 Monaco Diplomat 36SKT
400 Cummins 
2012 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ CrewCab 4WD
2013 Polaris RZR 800 LE
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Rich D.
New England
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Here is a good place to start, even before you find an instructor. Watch all the videos several times.
http://www.betterrving.com/article/rv_tips/rv_driving_course_adjusting_mirrors
Rich D. Wanderlodge M450 LXi
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wny_pat
Western NYS
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X3. These videos and instructions are excellent. That comes from a retired commerical hazmat truck driver who trained drivers for the company I worked for. I highly recommend you watch and study all of them!
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